WYSO Orchestra Sponsorships

Invest in a fall Sponsorship in Support of WYSO Orchestras!

Use the menu below to browse Fall WYSO Orchestra sponsorship opportunities for the 2023-24 season! Spring opportunities coming soon!

To reserve a Fall sponsorship, use our online Sponsorship Reservation Form, or download and submit a Sponsorship Pledge Form.

Reserve a Sponsorship Online

Download a Pledge Form

If you have questions about sponsorship opportunities or ways to give, please reach out to the WYSO Development Team at development@wysomusic.org.

WYSO Major Concert Series

Sponsor the Steenbock Fall Concert Series

Sponsor the first WYSO concert of the year! The Steenbock Fall Concert Series (November 18 & 19, 2023) features performances from each of WYSO’s five orchestras and ensemble groups.

Lead Sponsorship is already reserved.

Three Supporting Sponsorship are available for $3,500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Ensemble Sponsorships

Sponsor the Pondrom Honors Quartet

Sponsor the Pondrom Honors Quartet! The musicians in this advanced quartet perform at WYSO Chamber Music Recitals, compete at national competitions, and serve as WYSO ambassadors in the community.

Lead Sponsorship is already reserved.

Four Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the Advanced String Orchestra

Sponsor WYSO’s Advanced String Orchestra! Focusing solely on advanced-level string orchestra repertoire, this ensemble will perform some of the great college and professional-level works by Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Mahler, and more!

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $9,000.

Four Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the Flute Choir

Now in its second year, the Flute Choir provides performance opportunities and challenging repertoire to talented flutists! The ensemble plays a range of repertoire written and arranged to be played by alto, bass, and C- flute.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $2,500.

10 Supporting Sponsorships are available for $500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the December 10 Chamber Recital

Sponsor the WYSO Chamber Music Recital on December 10, 2023!

When you count all of the coaching fees and program costs that go into a successful recital, it takes a village of support.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $2,500.

10 Supporting Sponsorships are available for $500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the Lalita Woodwind Quintet

Sponsor the Lalita Honors Woodwind Quintet, a chamber music opportunity offered to five gifted Youth orchestra woodwind players each season. This group explores the vast woodwind quintet repertoire, gives public performances, works with guest artists, competes in chamber music competitions, and serves as WYSO ambassadors in the Dane County area.

Lead Sponsorship is already reserved.

Four Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the WYSO Chamber Orchestra

Led by Music Director Kyle Knox and offered to Youth Orchestra musicians, the WYSO Chamber Orchestra will focus on works from the classical and early romantic periods, through neo-classical works of the 20th century.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $9,000.

Four Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

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Sponsor the December 9 Chamber Recital

Sponsor the WYSO Chamber Music Recital on December 9, 2023!

When you count all of the coaching fees and program costs that go into a successful recital, it takes a village of support.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $2,500.

10 Supporting Sponsorships are available for $500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Community Engagement

Sponsor the Youth Orchestra State Tour

Sponsor the Youth Orchestra In-State Tour to Wisconsin schools! The WYSO touring experience offers an opportunity for members to grow independently, increase teamwork skills, build on the strengths of the family/school network while outside of that environment, and learn the importance of serving as positive role models for their peers.

Lead Sponsorship is already reserved.

Three Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the Philharmonia Orchestra State Tour

Sponsor the Philharmonia Orchestra In-State Tour to Wisconsin schools! The WYSO touring experience offers an opportunity for members to grow independently, increase teamwork skills, build on the strengths of the family/school network while outside of that environment, and learn the importance of serving as positive role models for their peers.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $3,500.

Three Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the Concert Orchestra State Tour

Sponsor the Concert Orchestra In-State Tour to Wisconsin schools! The WYSO touring experience offers an opportunity for members to grow independently, increase teamwork skills, build on the strengths of the family/school network while outside of that environment, and learn the importance of serving as positive role models for their peers.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $3,500.

Three Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the First Orchestra Rehearsal Welcome Party

Sponsor the Welcome Party on the first weekend of orchestra rehearsals! Complete with pizza for WYSO members and coffee for parents, this event is an opportunity for students and their families to engage the WYSO community and build excitement for the upcoming year.

Lead and Supporting Sponsorships are already reserved.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

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Excellence Opportunities

Sponsor the Fall Masterclass

Sponsor the Fall Masterclass and support learning opportunities for WYSO’s young musicians!

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $2,000.

Four Supporting Sponsorships are available for $250 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the Fall Youth Orchestra Guest Artist

Sponsor the Fall Youth Orchestra Guest artist, Dawn Dongeun Wohn! Praised as having “warmth and crystal-clear tone” by Whole Note Magazine, violinist Dawn Dongeun Wohn has performed in concert halls in North and South America, Asia, and Europe including Carnegie Weill Hall, Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, and the National Theater in Taiwan. Dawn teaches violin at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and you can learn more about her here!

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $3,000.

Four Supporting Sponsorships are available for $250 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Alumni Homecoming Activities

Sponsor the Alumni Homecoming Reception

Welcome WYSO alumni back to Wisconsin by sponsoring the Alumni Homecoming Reception on December 22! Following a performance from the Alumni Reading Orchestra, this reception provides opportunities for alumni to reconnect with their WYSO community and share the joy of music with friends!

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $3,500.

Three Supporting Sponsorships are available for $500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor Alumni Homecoming Subs

Support the WYSO Alumni Homecoming by sponsoring subs for the Alumni Reading Orchestra! To help ensure a full sound and an exciting experience for all alumni, we need to hire subs to fill important parts in our orchestra. Your support can ensure that Alumni Homecoming is full of excitement, reconnection, and beautiful music!

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $3,500.

Six Supporting Sponsorships are available for $500 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor the Alumni Homecoming Reading Orchestra

Sponsor the 2023 WYSO Alumni Homecoming Reading Orchestra! This special experience gives WYSO Alumni the opportunity to reconnect with their WYSO peers and their passion for music. Held on December 22, 2023, this event will be filled with music played by WYSO musicians across generations.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $3,500.

Nine Supporting Sponsorships are available fir $500.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Commission for Grand Opening of WYSO Center for Music

Sponsor the Commission for Grand Opening of WYSO Center for Music

Celebrate the grand opening of the new WYSO Center for Music by sponsoring a commission from composer Donald Fraser!

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $5,000.

Two Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,000 each.

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Instrument Purchases and Repairs

Sponsor a Bass Drum Purchase

WYSO is in need of a new bass drum! Sponsor this instrument cost to support young percussionists.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $1,000.

Four Supporting Sponsorships are available for $250 each.

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Sponsor a concert Tom Toms Purchase

WYSO is in need of concert tom toms! Sponsor this instrument cost to support young percussionists.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $500.

Two Supporting Sponsorships are available for $200 each.

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Sponsor the Refurbishing of a Kori Xylophone

WYSO needs to refurbish a Kori Xylophone! Sponsor this repair cost to support young percussionists.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $750.

One Supporting Sponsorship is available for $250.

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Sponsor Piano Tuning for Seven Pianos

WYSO needs support to tune seven pianos! Sponsor this maintenance cost to support young musicians.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $1,000.

Two Supporting Sponsorships are available for $200 each.

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Sponsor a Lever Harp Purchase

WYSO is in need of a lever harp! Sponsor this instrument cost to support young harpists.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $1,000.

Five Supporting Sponsorships are available for $250 each.

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Sponsor Purchase of Bongoes, Shekere, & Case

WYSO is in need of a bongoes, shaker, and a case! Sponsor this instrument cost to support young percussionists.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $410.

Two Supporting Sponsorships are available for $200.

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Sponsor baby grand piano rentals

WYSO needs to rent baby grand pianos! Sponsor this instrument rental cost to support young musicians.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $2,000.

Four Supporting Sponsorships are available for $250 each.

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Venues and Facility Rentals

Sponsor Facility Costs for Orchestra Fall Rehearsals

Support facility rentals for WYSO Orchestras Fall Rehearsals! Your gift can help our orchestras rehearse before we move into the new WYSO Center for Music this Spring.

Lead Sponsorship is already reserved.

Five Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,000 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

Click here to download a pledge form!

Sponsor Orchestra Musician Subs

Support WYSO’s Orchestra students by sponsoring musician subs! Your support can ensure that each student has a full orchestra experience with the sound to match.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $10,000.

Five Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,000 each.

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Sponsor WYSO's Moving Costs

This December, our programs are moving into the new WYSO Center for Music! Support our transition to this new facility by sponsoring moving costs.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $15,000.

Four Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,250 each.

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Sponsor Facility Costs for Fall Sectional Classes

Sponsor facility costs for WYSO Orchestras Sectionals! Your gift can help ensure that each section has space to rehearse with one another each weekend.

One Lead Sponsorship is available for $12,000.

Three Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,000 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

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Sponsor Orchestra Performance Venues

Sponsor performance venue costs for WYSO’s Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts! Your gift will help us provide exceptional performance opportunities for each of our young musicians in venues around Dane County.

Lead Sponsorship is already reserved.

Thirteen Supporting Sponsorships are available for $1,000 each.

Click here to reserve this sponsorship online! You’ll be prompted to fill in the sponsorship information in the donation form text box.

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Orchestra Sponsorships

Music Makers Sponsorships

2023 Art of Note Celebration