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The Oklahoma Chamber Symphony exists to bring world‑class music to everyone—with free concerts, educational programs for students, and performances that reflect and serve our community. Support our mission by contributing today.

The Oklahoma Chamber Symphony is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.

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Encore Society

The Encore Society is the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony’s community of sustaining donors whose monthly contributions provide the foundation for everything we do—from presenting free concerts to commissioning new music and mentoring the next generation of musicians. Your support makes a tangible impact: $250 covers the cost of purchasing a new orchestral score and parts, while $1,600 secures our concert venue for an entire performance cycle. By joining the Encore Society, you are investing in the artistic excellence, accessibility, and educational mission of OCS. Whether you give at the First Chair, Concertmaster, Composer, or Conductor level, your commitment ensures that exceptional music continues to thrive in Oklahoma City.

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Encore Society - First Chair Tier ($15/month)
$15.00 every month

First Chair Tier ($15/month)

Join the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony’s Encore Society at the First Chair Tier with a recurring monthly gift of $15. Your generous support helps bring transformative musical experiences to our community through concerts, commissions, and educational outreach. As a valued member, you’ll receive exclusive benefits including:

  • Name recognition in full online concert programs

  • Name recognition on OCS website

  • Signed thank you card from a Musician

Encore Society - Concertmaster Tier ($25/month)
$25.00 every month

Concertmaster Tier ($25/month)

Step into the spotlight by joining the Encore Society at the Concertmaster Tier with a monthly gift of $25. As a leadership donor, your contribution strengthens our artistic vision and expands our ability to inspire audiences of all ages. In appreciation, you’ll enjoy elevated recognition and enhanced access, including:

  • Name recognition in full online concert programs

  • Name recognition on OCS website

  • Signed thank you card from a Musician

  • An Invitation for you plus one guest to our exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (2 tickets total)

  • Name recognition in pre-concert videos

Encore Society - Composer Tier ($50/month)
$50.00 every month

Composer Tier ($50/month)

Celebrate creativity and innovation by joining the Encore Society at the Composer Tier with a monthly gift of $50. Your support directly enables new music commissions and educational outreach, helping us champion the music of tomorrow. As a Composer Tier donor, you’ll enjoy insider access and special recognition, including:

  • Name recognition in full online concert programs

  • Name recognition on OCS website

  • Signed thank you card from a Musician

  • An Invitation for you plus two guests to our exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (3 tickets total)

  • Name recognition in pre-concert videos

  • Signed thank you card from our Composer in Residence

  • Reserved concert seating

  • Social media feature

  • Preconcert meet & greet with our Composer in Residence at each concert featuring their music

Encore Society - Conductor Tier ($100/month)
$100.00 every month

Conductor Tier ($100/month)

Lead the way by joining the Encore Society at the Conductor Tier with a monthly gift of $100. This premier level offers an unparalleled connection to the music and musicians of OCS. Your visionary support helps shape the future of orchestral performance in Oklahoma. Conductor Tier members enjoy the highest level of benefits, including:

  • Name recognition in full online concert programs

  • Name recognition on OCS website

  • Name recognition in pre-concert videos

  • Reserved concert seating

  • Social media feature

  • Signed thank you card from our Conductor

  • An Invitation for you plus three guests to our exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (4 tickets total)

  • Reserved concert parking

  • Preconcert meet & greet with our Conductor at the Season Premiere and Season Finale concerts

  • A 1 hour performance by the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony String Quartet each season

Encore Society Members:

Wayne & Debbie Bell • Kaleb Benda • Shannon Benda • Jessica Dietrich • Janice Frillmann • Nell Kelly • Carolyn Messick • Melissa Munroe • Larry Sharp • Thomas Tran

Ovation Association

The Ovation Association is the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony’s circle of corporate sponsors whose annual support fuels the artistic and educational heartbeat of our organization. Every dollar makes a direct impact: $11,200 secures our venue rental for the entire season, $7,000 funds the purchase and rental of orchestral music for all concerts, $2,500 covers the cost of a student outreach performance. As a member of the Ovation Association, your business joins a proud tradition of musical patronage—earning meaningful recognition, premium visibility, and exclusive access to the musicians and mission of OCS.

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Ovation Association - Soloist Tier ($500/year)
$500.00

Soloist Tier – $500/year

Lay the foundation for lasting community impact.
As a Soloist Tier sponsor, your business joins the OCS family of supporters at a meaningful entry level. Your investment ensures our concerts stay free and accessible while offering your company name recognition and invitations to exclusive events.

  • Quarter-page ad in full online OCS concert program

  • Name or logo on the OCS website

  • Name or logo in pre-concert video

  • Two invitations (each with a guest) to the exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (4 tickets total)

  • One social media thank you post during the season

Ovation Association - Virtuoso Tier ($750/year)
$750.00

Virtuoso Tier – $750/year

Support a stronger, more visible artistic community.
Virtuoso Tier sponsors amplify the reach of OCS in our city and region. With enhanced visibility and premium access, your company plays a central role in our growth and outreach—while enjoying stronger engagement with our musicians and audiences.

  • Half-page ad in full online OCS Concert Program

  • Logo and hyperlink on the OCS website

  • Name or logo in pre-concert video

  • Four invitations (each with a guest) to the exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (8 tickets total)

  • One dedicated company spotlight post on OCS social media

  • Reserved concert seating for company representatives

  • Reserved concert parking for company representatives

Ovation Association - Maestro Tier ($1,000/year)
$1,000.00

Maestro Tier – $1,000/year

Take the lead in shaping Oklahoma's cultural future.
Maestro Tier sponsors are leaders in artistic investment. Your support commissions new works, funds major performances, and demonstrates a powerful commitment to music education and cultural vibrancy.

  • Full-page ad in full online OCS concert programs

  • Premium logo placement and hyperlink on OCS website

  • Premium logo placement in pre-concert video

  • Six invitations (each with a guest) to the exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (12 tickets total)

  • One dedicated company spotlight post on OCS social media

  • Reserved concert seating for company representatives

  • Reserved concert parking for company representatives

  • Verbal recognition from the stage at one concert

  • Signed season poster by orchestra

  • Preconcert Meet & Greet with Composer in Residence at featured concerts

  • One private performance by the OCS String Quartet each season

Ovation Association - Impresario Tier ($1,500/year)
$1,500.00

Impresario Tier – $1,500/year

Command the spotlight as a visionary cultural partner.
Impresario Tier sponsors set the standard for corporate patronage of the arts in Oklahoma. With premier visibility, exclusive experiences, and personalized engagement, your business becomes a central partner in the artistic life of our city.

  • Inside front or back cover ad (or premium full-page placement) in full online OCS concert programs

  • Prominent logo placement and hyperlink on OCS website

  • Prominent logo placement in pre-concert video

  • Eight invitations (each with a guest) to the Sponsor Spotlight Candlelight Concert (16 tickets total)

  • One dedicated company spotlight post on OCS social media

  • Premium reserved concert seating for company representatives

  • Premium reserved concert parking for company representatives

  • Verbal recognition from the stage at all concerts

  • Signed season poster by orchestra

  • Meet & Greet with the Conductor and Composer in Residence at Season Premiere & Finale

  • Two 1 hour private performances by the OCS String Quartet each season

  • pre-concert videos, and printed materials

  • Logo featured in applicable press releases and advertisements

  • Eight invitations (each with a guest) to the Sponsor Spotlight Candlelight Concert (16 tickets total)

  • Custom thank-you plaque

  • Behind-the-scenes rehearsal visit for your team or clients

Chair Sponsorships

The Chair Sponsorship Program is a unique opportunity to support the heart of our orchestra - our musicians. Every player in our ensemble is professionally trained and artistically dedicated. Yet, they currently donate their time and talent to bring world-class music to our community. By sponsoring a chair, you provide direct financial support to these exceptional artists. Your sponsorship helps ensure they are compensated fairly for their expertise, artistry, and commitment. In return, you’ll receive special recognition and a personal connection to the musician whose chair you sponsor.

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Chair Sponsorship - Section Chairs ($500/year)
$500.00

Section Chairs - $500/year

  • Naming rights: “[Sponsor Name] Second Clarinet Chair”

  • Name listed in concert programs and online roster

  • Signed thank you card from your sponsored musician

  • One invitation plus a guest to our exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (2 tickets total)

  • Sponsors may choose a section (e.g., violin, trumpet) or request a specific chair/musician

Chair Sponsorship - Principal Chairs ($1,500/year)
$1,500.00

Principal Chairs - $1,500/year

  • Naming rights: “[Sponsor Name] Principal Flute Chair”

  • Name listed in programs and on the website

  • Meet & Greet with your sponsored Principal Musician

  • Signed thank you card from your sponsored Principal

  • Two invitations (each with a guest) to our exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (4 tickets total)

  • Sponsors may request a specific principal instrument or player, subject to availability

Chair Sponsorship - Concertmaster Chair ($3,000/year)
$3,000.00

Concertmaster Chair - $3,000/year

  • Naming rights: “[Sponsor Name] Concertmaster Chair”

  • Name recognition in all concert programs and on the website

  • Meet & Greet with the Concertmaster

  • Signed thank you card from the Concertmaster

  • Two invitations (each with a guest) to our exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (4 tickets total)

  • Signed season poster by Concertmaster and Music Director

Chair Sponsorship - Composer in Residence Chair ($4,000/year)
$4,000.00

Composer in Residence Chair - $4,000/year

  • Naming rights: “[Sponsor Name] Composer in Residence Chair”

  • Name recognition in all concert programs and on the OCS website

  • Recognition in pre-concert video slideshow and from the podium

  • Meet & Greet with the Composer in Residence

  • Signed thank you card from the Composer in Residence

  • Two invitations (each with a guest) to our exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (4 tickets total)

  • Signed season poster by the orchestra

Chair Sponsorship - Music Director Chair ($5,000/year)
$5,000.00

Music Director Chair - $5,000/year

  • Naming rights: “[Sponsor Name] Music Director Chair”

  • Name recognition in all concert programs and on the OCS website

  • Recognition in pre-concert video slideshow and from the podium

  • Meet & Greet with the Music Director or Composer in Residence

  • Signed thank you card from the Music Director

  • Two invitations (each with a guest) to our exclusive Sponsor Spotlight - Candlelight Concert (4 tickets total)

  • Signed season poster by the orchestra