Support the Symphony

Kennett Symphony League

Want to join a fun, dynamic group of people dedicated to supporting the programs of the Kennett Symphony? The Kennett Symphony League provides support for the unique activities below. Pick and choose activities that fit with your schedule and interests!

Supporting Concerts

The League "stages" concerts, meaning that League members coordinate every aspect of the musicians' and concert goers' experiences before, during and after a performance.

• Rehearsals. When musicians take breaks during rehearsals, League volunteers provide them with snacks and drinks. Rehearsals are held on weeknights and Saturday afternoons just prior to performances. It's a chance to get to know Maestra Green and the musicians as well as listening to rehearsal! (And, you get a complementary ticket to the concert.)

• Greeters. The League organizes greeters, usually from the Kennett Symphony Board, for concert goers at each performance.

• Ushers. The League coordinates volunteer ushers for each performance. Ushers pass out programs and seat patrons. And you get to see the performance for free!

• Receptions. Following some performances, the League holds a reception at which musicians and concert goers can mingle.

Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a child experience live music for the first time. The League reaches out to area children with a free family concert each March.

• Before the concert, League volunteers contact area schools, libraries, and churches via phone, e-mail, and brochure to publicize the performance.

• Volunteers usher, pass out programs and collect conations before the performance.

• The popular Instrument Petting Zoo takes place immediately after the performance. Families can come onstage to meet the musicians, try out their instruments and stand on stage. League volunteers manage the various stations.

Fashion Show

For 26 years, the League has sponsored an annual luncheon and fashion show. This event is one of the Kennett Symphonys largest annual fundraisers.

• Help plan the various aspects of silent and live auctions including securing donated items from area businesses.

• Prepare raffle baskets based around various themes.

• Setup silent auction tables the day before the event.

• And on the day of the event, sell raffle tickets, collect monies at the end of the silent auction and greet people at the door.

Other Work

Volunteers support the Symphony in many other ways:

• They help with office work, such as newsletter mailings and note writing.

• They distribute posters and post cards to promote upcoming concerts.

• They stage a "Second Fiddle Sale" each year to raise money for the Symphony.

• They dress the window of the Symphony's storefront office in Kennett Square.

Have Fun!

Members of the League also meet regularly for fun, informal lunches and coffees.

Please contact the Kennett Symphony office at 610-444-6363 or info@kennettsymphony.org for more information on how you can volunteer!

Make a Donation

Tickets cover only a small portion of the operating expenses necessary to produce our concert series and educational outreach initiatives. We cannot accomplish this without the support of individual music lovers like you - become a Kennett Symphony of Chester County donor today!

Composer’s Circle:	$5,000 and above
Maestra’s Circle:	$2,500 - $4,999
Director’s Circle:	$500 - $999
Concertmaster’s Circle:	$250 - $499
Musician’s Circle:	$100 - $249
Friend:	Up to $100

There are many ways to give:

1. Make your tax-deductible gift to the Kennett Symphony of Chester County online via Google Checkout.

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2. Send a check made payable to the Kennett Symphony of Chester County to:

   The Kennett Symphony of Chester County
   P.O. Box 72
   Kennett Square, PA 19348

3. Or call the Kennett Symphony office at 610-444-6363

The Kennett Symphony of Chester County is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Contributions are tax deductible. Thank you for your support!

Kennett Symphony Endowment Fund

To commemorate its 65th season and in anticipation of many seasons to come, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County established the Kennett Symphony Endowment Fund in 2006 to ensure a reliable, ongoing source of revenue for the Symphony. The fund will enable the Kennett Symphony to maintain and expand programs for generations to come. Please help support music and the arts in Chester County by making a donation to the Kennett Symphony of Chester County Endowment Fund.

Click here to make an online donation or mail a check to:

Kennett Symphony of Chester County Fund
c/o The Chester County Community Foundation
28 West Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382

If you have questions or would like to arrange for other gift options, such as a stock transfer or a gift annuity, please contact the Chester County Community Foundation at (610) 696-8211 or info@chescocf.org.

Sponsors Make the Symphony Possible!

Enhance your company’s community visibility through a partnership with the Kennett Symphony of Chester County.

• Receive unique promotional and entertainment benefits for your staff and clients.

• Identify your business with a constituency that utilizes your services.

• Introduce your customers, business associates and employees to the KSCC through the availability of discounted tickets and volunteer opportunities.

• Receive high visibility with your company name and logo in KSCC advertising and promotional materials, concert program books, KSCC website and event signage.

KSCC Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships begin at $2,500. The following are opportunities for your company to be a Sponsor of KSCC concerts and educational outreach programs:

• Individual Concert Sponsorships (five annually)

• Annual Free Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo

• Young Performing Artist Competitions

• Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

• Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus

For more information on corporate partnerships, please contact:

Chris Seager, Executive Director
Email: cseager@kennettsymphony.org
Phone: 610-444-6363

Thank you to our existing corporate partners!

Program Ads: Effective and Easy

Advertising in the Kennett Symphony of Chester County’s program book will provide exposure to nearly 8,000 enthusiastic subscribers and audience members throughout the Brandywine region who have great purchasing power. Supporting the Kennett Symphony with your well-placed advertisements will also increase your organization’s goodwill throughout the community. Your ad will appear in program books for five separate concerts throughout the season as well as a listing on our website.

For reservations for Full Page, Half-page, or Quarter-page ad spaces are available. Call 610-444-6363 for our reasonable ad rates.

Click here to view the contract for purchasing program ads.