Support the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Since 1959, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra has greatly contributed to the cultural life of our community by presenting a variety of classical music offerings. In addition, the MSO engages approximately 40,000 students each year through its school concerts and education programs as well as thousands more through its free community performances in the Greater Milwaukee area and statewide tours. A leader in innovation, the MSO was the first American orchestra to offer recordings on iTunes and the MSO's nationally syndicated summer radio broadcast programs can be heard in 200 markets throughout the United States.

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra truly values its supporters, who contribute significantly to our annual operating revenue. We invite you to become a member of the Symphony Friends by making a donation to the Annual Fund today to support the MSO's activities and enjoy exclusive membership benefits.

If you have any questions regarding donor benefits, please contact Mark Kane at 414.226.7858 or kanem@mso.org

Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Partner with a Player Challenge Grant

The Herzfeld Foundation has generously offered the MSO a $50,000 matching grant to help build the Partner with a Player Program!

This grant will match any new money from donors who step up to the Partner with a Player giving level or higher.  For example if a donor currently gives at the $5,000 level and joins the Partner with a Player program with a $15,000 gift, the Herzfeld Foundation will match the $10,000 increase. 

How You Can Become a Partner

The Partner with a Player program is a wonderful way to get to know your favorite musician while directly supporting the entire Orchestra.  With an investment of $15,000 you will help the MSO maintain and grow its core performance activities, community outreach efforts, and educational programs.

Donors to the Partner with a Player program will receive a specialized benefit package including the following opportunities:

• The chance to get to know the musician of your choice
• Invitation to a special Partner with a Player reception
• A professional keepsake photograph of you with your partner
• Invitation to sit alongside your partner at a rehearsal, followed by dinner with your partner
• Complimentary reserved Marcus Center parking pass for all MSO performances

For more information on the Partner with a Player Program or making a donation, please contact David Ungerman at 414-226-7893 or ungermand@mso.org.

"The Partner with a Player program is one of my favorite parts of our MSO experience. Becoming more than acquainted with an exceptionally gifted musician embracing our hometown is just fabulous." – Patti Bringe-Blomquist, partnered in 2008-09 with MSO Principal Cello, Joe Johnson

Twice as Good

Wouldn’t it be great if we all could accomplish two things at once? For the savvy shopper in each of us, try these easy ways to support the MSO everyday:

A card a day keeps the music in play!

Each time you purchase a card from www.writehook.com, fifty cents per card will be donated to the MSO's Arts in Community Education (ACE) program. With Write Hook's GIVE-BACK program, you can create, personalize and send "green" cards from the comfort of your computer while making a positive impact in the lives of Milwaukee-area students. All cards are made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and are FSC certified. From the gentle to the mental, Write Hook cards illuminate life.

We Care Program

Did you know the MSO is part of Pick n’ Save’s “We Care” program? By using your free Advantage Plus card each time you shop, a portion of your grocery bill can help support the MSO. If you already have a card, just stop by the Customer Service Desk and designate the MSO — organization #513350 — as your favorite charity. If you don’t already have a card, now is a great time to get one. You’ll enjoy savings on thousands of items throughout the store and support the MSO — all at the same time.

GoodSearch and GoodShop

“You search, we give™” is the motto of GoodSeach.com. Each time you use this search engine on the internet or shop on through their site at GoodShop, the MSO receives a penny! Just enter Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as the organization whom you’d like to benefit. Visit www.goodsearch.com.

Growing Together Program

With each order a customer can make a $2.00 donation to the MSO. When ordering online at www.lockersflorists.com select the “Growing Together” pull down menu and select Milwaukee Symphony or mention you’d like the MSO to benefit from your purchase if you purchase flowers in the store.