Music – it’s better with friends! Show your support for your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra by joining Symphony Friends today. As a Friend, you belong to a group of nearly 2,000 Annual Fund contributors who sustain the MSO’s tradition of musical excellence. You also receive special benefits to enhance your MSO experience at the Bradley Symphony Center.

To join Symphony Friends click here or contact Emma Zei, Advancement Coordinator, by email or by phone at 414.226.7833.


“We feel that it’s the responsibility of the entire community to keep this treasure going – it’s not just up to those individuals and foundations who can donate huge sums. The orchestra needs the support of everyone, big and small.”

– Pauline Beck and Phil Schumacher, longtime Symphony Friends donors


SYMPHONY FRIENDS BENEFITS (All benefits are cumulative)

$ 25-99

  • Subscription to “Among Friends” quarterly e-newsletter

$ 100.00

  • Invitation to MSO Annual Meeting

$ 250.00

  • Exclusive MSO merchandise
  • Invitation to an open rehearsal
  • 10% discount on full-price single tickets (some restrictions may apply)

$ 500.00

  • Priority access to single tickets, specially announced performances and events
  • 20% discount on full-price single tickets (some restrictions may apply)

$ 1,000.00

  • Recognition in Encore program book and MSO Annual Report
  • Invitation to President’s Luncheon