HOW YOU CAN HELP

Why We're Here

Our Mission Statement: The Colorado Springs Philharmonic performs symphonic music at the highest professional level to educate and entertain diverse audiences in the Pikes Peak region.

From our Classical and Pops and Family performances at the Pikes Peak Center to the Young People’s Concerts especially for school groups to the intimate Mozart and Friends series performed at venues throughout the community, we have something for everyone and we’re reaching out across the region to bring it to you. We collaborate with other local arts groups to offer a variety of programs from holiday sing-alongs to ballet, and we showcase the best guest artists, be they world-renowned or the newest discovery. Our Philharmonic First program encourages those who have never attended a concert to “bring a friend” with a complimentary ticket and also includes a guide to classical music. Finally, our Pre-Concert Conversations offer Classical concertgoers an opportunity to hear the conductor’s and guest artist’s insights on the upcoming program one hour before each concert.

Why Your Gift Is So Important

Ticket sales cover only 50% of the cost of our performances. We strive to keep ticket prices reasonable so that everyone can attend, and that means we must make up the difference through contributions from our supporters, corporate sponsors and charitable foundations. Your support is critical to our very existence, and gifts of any size help to keep the music playing. Your gift has a far-reaching effect on the quality of life in our community: by sustaining the orchestra, you are helping to attract and keep highly trained professional musicians here to perform, teach and share their talents in our schools and churches, as well as through private musical instruction and in a wide variety of musical groups.

What Does Your Gift Pay For?

• Artistic Expenses – Our musicians (who, despite advanced degrees and training, earn an average of less than $10,000 a year), conducting staff, and guest artists
• Concert Production Expenses – Music rental, Hall rental ( for four rehearsals and two performances for each classical program), Stagehands, Ushers, Sound systems (for Pops concerts)
• Concert Marketing expenses – All advertising, hall displays, programs
• Administrative Expenses – Office Staff, space and equipment in support of our programs

How You Can Help

• Donate – Use the secure form on this page to make your gift or pledge using a credit card, or contact the Development office if you’d like to discuss gift options.
• Matching Gifts – Does your employer match gifts to charitable organizations? It’s a great way to maximize the value of your gift to us. Ask your Human Resources office for details.
• Volunteer – The Pikes Peak Music Volunteers provide invaluable support and assistance to the orchestra and are always looking for new members for a variety of activities.
  Spread the Word and encourage others to attend concerts – Share your enthusiasm for the great music you’ve heard and support us by helping us expand our audience. Invite friends to join you for a concert.
• Corporate Sponsorship – We have concert sponsorship availability at several different levels, offering excellent exposure to a highly-desirable audience, promotional opportunities and high-visibility community support.
• Bequests and Legacy Gifts – Contact the Development office to discuss ways to continue your support of the orchestra in your estate plans. Important Note: if you have already included the orchestra in your estate plans, please update your documents to reflect the organization’s legal name, Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra, to ensure your wishes are carried out as you intend.

Yes, I want to help support the Colorado Springs Philharmonic!
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