Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Altoona, Pennsylvania

Member of the League of American Orchestras

"EXTRA, EXTRA!"
Free Labor Day Concert
Canal Basin Park
Sat. Sept. 4th, 6 p.m.
"Cushion Concert"
Piano and Voice
Altoona Library
Sat. Sept. 25th, 11 a.m.

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Annual Campaign

The Mission of the Altoona Symphony Society, Inc., is to present high-quality, live orchestral music to audiences throughout Central Pennsylvania. Inherent to this statement is commitment to education and community, and a requirement that the mission be carried out in a financially responsible manner.

To donate funds to the ASO's annual campaign, please contact us.

Donation Levels

Conductor's Circle $2,500 and Above

President's Circle $1,000 - $2,499

Benefactor $500 - $999

Donor $250 - $499

Sponsor $99 - $249

Associate $50 - $99

Contributor $25 - $50

Friend $10 - $24

All donations are tax-deductible.
Donations received before August 15 of each year are listed in the program booklet for each concert.

Planned Giving

The 2005-06 Season saw the implementation of a Three-Phased Financial Plan to bring lasting stability to the ASO after years of uncertainty. With a balanced budget the past two seasons and a successful Bridge Fund Campaign, our long-term financial plan is off to a great start.

But lasting financial stability takes many seasons to achieve and we are continuing our efforts in 07-08. Our budget this year has 4% less in expenses than in 06-07 and we continue to develop and explore new funding sources for the ASO.

The 07-08 Season will see the continued implementation of Phase III of our Financial Plan, rebuilding our cash reserve, seriously depleted after being used for many seasons to cover budget shortfalls, and building our endowment.

And we need your support to make this final, crucial phase successful!

A healthy endowment would provide a steady cash-flow to the ASO, greatly reducing our dependence on donated income while at the same time increasing our financial stability. Our goal is a financially healthy organization performing for our loyal audience for generations to come.

We ask all of our loyal patrons to consider giving to the ASO's Endowment Fund. Opportunities exist for endowing chairs, concerts and programs in perpetuity. Ways to give include:

Bequests and Wills
Cash, Securities and other Assets
Life Insurance Policies
Charitable Gift Annuities
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Gift of Real Estate
Gifts of Tangible Property

By giving generously to the ASO Endowment today you are ensuring many tomorrows for Central Pennsylvania's own orchestra.

If you are interested in donating to this critically important fund, please contact the ASO Office.

Foundations

We would like to thank the following Foundations for their generous support:

Wolf-Kuhn Foundation

Allegheny Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation

The Adam Baker Trust

The Dominion Foundation

The Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Martha McKerihan Memorial

Sponsorships

Concert Sponsorship - $5,000

Benefits:
Mention on-stage prior to the concert
On-stage corporate logo projection during concert
Mention and logo in our newsletter
Eight complimentary tickets to the concert you sponsor
Full-page advertisement in our program booklet for the season
Complimentary reservation to our Luncheon with the Maestro (classical concerts only)
Corporate logo prominently displayed on our website
Corporate logo prominently displayed on theatre marquee
Archival CD of the concert you sponsor
Listing in all program booklets

2009-2010 Concert Sponsors

Wolf-Kuhn Foundation - In Memory of Anne Sloan Borland

Jack Stewart Memorial

Martha McKerihan Memorial

Barry & Marlene Halbritter

Concert Co-Sponsorship - $2,500

Benefits:
Mention on-stage prior to the concert
On-stage corporate logo projection during concert
Mention and logo in our newsletter
Four complimentary tickets to the concert you sponsor
Half-page advertisement in our program booklet for the season
Complimentary reservation to our Luncheon with the Maestro (classical concerts only)
Corporate logo prominently displayed on our website
Corporate logo prominently displayed on theatre marquee
Archival CD of the concert you sponsor
Listing in all program booklets

2009-2010 Concert Co-Sponsors

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dean Nelson

Carolyn & Bill Ward

Guest Artist Sponsorship - $1,500

2009-2010 Guest Artist Sponsors

Mr. Brad DeVries (Co-Sponsor)

Bob & Joan Lozinak (Co-Sponsor)

Ms. Diane Winter Pyles (Co-Sponsor)

The Altoona Symphony League

Musician Chair Sponsorship - $500 - $1,000

Benefits:
Name/Corporate name prominently displayed on our website
Listing in all program booklets

2009-2010 Musician Chair Sponsors

The Allan Hancock Family Foundation Chair
The Altoona Symphony League Chair
The Robert & Albertine Hughes Memorial Chair
The Betty Lowell Cottle, M.D. Chair
The Rob and Judy Halbritter Chair
The Lois E. Kimmel Chair
The Bud and Joan Koons Chair
The Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Chair
The Minerd-Moringiello Chair
The Shirley A. Pechter Chair
The Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Russo Chair
The Mrs. Rita Sangiorgi Chair
The Ms. Karen Shauf Chair
The Polly Gerhart Memorial Chair
The Wolf Kuhn Foundation Chair
The Janet M. Kalenish Chair
The Nancy & Don Devorris Chair
The Robert & Albertine Hughes Memorial Chair
The Mr. & Mrs. C. Elton Crider Chair
The Col. (Ret.) Terry & Susan Wagner Chair
The Gallagher Carpet Cleaning Chair
The Drs. James & Valerie Stratton Chair
The Blair Gastroenterology Chair
The N. Susan Woodring Chair
The Drs. Lue & Chuck Kormanski Chair
The Barbara J. Smith Chair