SUPPORT THE ARTS
The WSO Endowment Fund
In 2018 the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors established an Endowment Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help offset the increasing costs of performances. Our Maestro and musicians are all paid professionals that come to us from throughout the state. In addition to their salaries and fees for guest soloists, there are administrative costs incurred when
producing a concert. The WSO is responsible for paying the stage personnel who work behind the scenes (management, lighting, sound). We also pay music rental, publication, and advertising fees.
The intent of the Endowment Fund is to invest the donations, using only the interest acquired each year from the investment. We are a 501(c) (3) organization therefore your donation is eligible as a tax deduction. It is our hope that the Endowment Fund and planned use of interest will help to sustain our
presence, continuing to benefit those in the Wallingford area and surrounding communities for years to come.
If you would like to contribute to the
WSO Endowment Fund, please send your check
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Wallingford Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 6023, Wallingford, CT 06492
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and include "WSO Endowment"
in the memo.
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Annual Giving & Membership
Donors are the lifeblood of the Arts!
The WSO is a non-profit organization. Funding is achieved through ticket sales, individual and corporate donations, grants and various events.These donations make possible unique musical experiences and bring professional orchestral music to the Wallingford area.
Become a Member
Concertmaster
$ 2000 and up
Acknowledgment in all Wallingford Symphony Orchestra concert programs and related printed materials, plus four complimentary tickets to all concerts in the current season series.
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Angel
$ 1000 and up
Acknowledgment in all Wallingford Symphony Orchestra concert programs and related printed materials, plus three complimentary tickets to all concerts in the current season series.
Patron
$ 500 and up
Acknowledgment in all Wallingford Symphony Orchestra concert programs and related printed materials, plus two complimentary tickets to all concerts in the current season series.
Donor
$ 250 and up
Acknowledgment in all Wallingford Symphony Orchestra concert programs and related printed materials, plus one complimentary ticket to all concerts in the current season series.
Friend
$ 50 and up
Acknowledgment in all Wallingford Symphony Orchestra concert programs and related printed materials.
Your complimentary season pass will be available at the Will Call table before the first concert.
Music heals the soul and brings joy to those who listen.
Your donation enables the WSO to foster community building through its four main concerts. It also introduces children to the arts by supporting the Uria and Johanna Manfreda Fishbein Children’s Concert Series, as well as special initiatives through the Elizabeth Mushinsky Mitchell Concertmaster Chair. Your donation allows people to come together in solidarity for their love of the arts and love of community!
Elizabeth Mushinsky Mitchell
Concertmaster Chair
Established by the WSO Board of Directors as permanent recognition of ‘Liz’ Mitchell. She was a leader and volunteer at the symphony for over 40 years. Liz was President of the Board of Directors and chaired the Fishbein Children Concert. Funds in Liz’s name are dedicated to special initiatives.
If you would like to contribute to the
Elizabeth Mushinsky Mitchell Concertmaster Chair, please send your check
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Wallingford Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 6023, Wallingford, CT 06492
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and include "Concertmaster Chair" in the memo.
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to inspire creativity
to extaordinary music
to your community
Keep the music alive!
Uria and Johanna Manfreda Fishbein
Children’s Concert Series
Established to support a special program that buses elementary school students to concerts specifically for children. Held in the WSO venue, it brings exposure to music programs and provides children with skills that they can carry with them to succeed in school and life.
If you would like to contribute to the
Uria and Johanna Manfreda Fishbein Fund,
please send your check
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Wallingford Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 6023, Wallingford, CT 06492
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and include "Children’s Concert" in the memo.
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