Become a Philadelphia Orchestra Member
Your gift impacts our work onstage, in schools and communities, around the world, and through broadcasts and digital media.
Make a Gift. Make a Difference.
Support the music you love and an organization that shares the transformative power of the arts and arts education with the widest possible audience. Make a gift to The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Annual Fund today.
Plus, enjoy member benefits that will bring you closer to our mission and deepen your experience with The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Learn More About Member-Exclusive Events
Each membership level includes all benefits from the preceding levels.
Membership Levels
Friends Circle $1—$99
- Access to the Meet the Artists digital program
- Electronic and print access to The Philadelphia Orchestra Impact Report
Friends Circle $100—$249
- A total of four Open Rehearsal tickets for the length of your membership
- Access to Member presales all season long
- Extraordinary Extras alerts: opportunities to win free tickets and enjoy last-minute ticket offers
Friends Circle $250—$499
- Annual invitation for two to behind-the-scenes venue tours of the Kimmel Center, Miller Theater, or Academy of Music
- Discount offers on concessions
Friends Circle $500—$999
- Four additional Open Rehearsal tickets (a total of eight tickets for the length of your membership)
- 10% discount on select Orchestra performances with promo code MEMBERSAVINGS*
*Member discount is not applicable for all performances. Please visit Events Calendar for details.
Friends Circle $1000—$2499
- Acknowledgement of support in annual Philadelphia Orchestra Impact Report
- An invitation for two to attend one Meet the Artists in-person event**
Friends Circle $2500—$3499
- An invitation for two to attend all Meet the Artists in-person events*
- An invitation for two to all Open Rehearsals (for a total of 10 tickets for the length of your membership)
- Acknowledgement of support in Playbill concert programs
Ambassadors Circle $3500—$4999
Ambassadors Circle members enjoy all Friends Circle benefits, plus additional benefits in appreciation for their generous contributions of $3,500 or more.
- Access to the Founders Lounge prior to and during intermissions for most Orchestra concerts***
- Access to purchase premium, discounted parking in the Kimmel Center parking garage.
- Parking must be purchased in advance to take advantage of this benefit, first come first served.
- Concierge service through the Priority Services Coordinator for ticket purchases and exchanges, and parking
Ambassadors Circle $5000—$9999
Ambassadors Circle members enjoy all Friends Circle benefits, plus additional benefits in appreciation for their generous contributions of $3,500 or more.
- Early registration access for Orchestra tours and travel opportunities, including day trips and international tours
- Invitations to special receptions and behind-the-scenes opportunities
Presenters Circle $10000—$24999
Presenters Circle members enjoy a customized benefits package tailored to their individual interests. They receive all Friends and Ambassadors Circle benefits, plus additional benefits in appreciation for their generous contributions of $10,000 or more.
- Invitation for two to the annual Carnegie Hall Day Trip
- Opportunity for sponsorship recognition of Orchestra musicians, guest artists, conductors, or subscription concerts:
- $10,000–$14,999 Playbill recognition as sponsor of a Philadelphia Orchestra musician for a single concert
- $15,000–$24,999 Playbill recognition as sponsor of a guest soloist or conductor for a single concert
Presenters Circle $25000—$124999
Presenters Circle members enjoy a customized benefits package tailored to their individual interests. They receive all Friends and Ambassadors Circle benefits, plus additional benefits in appreciation for their generous contributions of $10,000 or more.
- Opportunity for sponsorship recognition of Orchestra musicians, guest artists, conductors, or subscription concerts:
- $25,000-$49,999 Playbill recognition as sponsor for a single subscription concert
- $50,000-$74,999 Playbill recognition as sponsor of a guest soloist or conductor for a full subscription concert weekend
- $75,000+ Playbill recognition as sponsor of a full subscription concert weekend
- Access to the Founders Lounge for a private reception (rental fee waived, food and beverage additional; subject to availability)
Artistic Council $125000
Artistic Council members receive individually tailored benefits that offer exclusive access to, and opportunities for interaction with, Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Philadelphia Orchestra musicians, guest artists, conductors, and artistic personnel.
Value of Goods and Services Received for Tax-Deduction Purposes
The Philadelphia Orchestra Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization and is required to provide a description and good-faith estimate of the value of benefits, goods, or services offered in exchange for charitable contributions.
These benefits are considered substantial goods or services provided to donors in exchange for their support. The value of benefits consumed should be deducted from the total amount of your contribution if you are declaring it to the IRS for tax-deduction purposes.
For example, you may receive invitations to our benefit events throughout your active membership period. Participation in donor events may affect the tax deductibility of your gift.
Donors may elect to decline all benefits, in which case no goods or services will be offered in exchange for your contribution, and the full amount of your gift may be considered tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Please note that if you prefer to decline donor event benefits, you will not receive certain event invitations.
**Invitation for two to Meet the Artists events (donor level $1,500+): $60 per event/couple
***Use of the Founders Lounge (donor level $3,500+): $32 per concert/couple or $16 per concert/individual
Donor benefits are delivered based on your membership, which begins the month of your primary Annual Fund gift. For example, if you make your gift each December, your membership is active from December through November.
Questions?
If you have questions about membership, contact the Annual Fund Office at 215.893.3151 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM) or email us.