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chicago symphony orchestrariccardo muti zell music director

Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is universally hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world.

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• The Chicago Symphony Orchestra reaches over 15 million people around the world through concerts, tours,

community events, educational activities, radio

broadcasts and recordings each year.

• In 2010, Riccardo Muti became the tenth music director in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s illustrious 120-year

history. World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma became the

CSO Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant, his

first official appointment with any orchestra in the world.

Together, Yo-Yo Ma and Maestro Muti work to create the

vision for the CSO’s community engagement programs.

• The Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra shares extraordinary musical resources and

creates connections to music for nearly 200,000 people

across Chicago and around the world.

• Since its first international tour in 1892, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has performed for audiences in

twenty-nine countries on five continents.

• Recordings by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus have earned 62 Grammy® awards from the

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RICCARDO MUTI zell music director

YO-YO MA judson and joyce green creative consultant

NEGAUNEE MUSIC INSTITUTE AT THE CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra stands profoundly

connected to the city and its people—a dynamic cultural

institution with a dedication to serving society, inspiring

listeners and transforming lives. The CSO’s Corporate

Partners enable the Orchestra to maintain the highest

standards of excellence. Thank you for your support.

tax deductibility of membership benefits Internal Revenue Service guidelines will affect your company’s tax deduction

if you accept membership benefits of value in return for your contribution.

If you elect not to accept the benefits offered, you may deduct the full amount

of your gift. Simply notify us in writing and keep a copy for your records.

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“America’s finest orchestra.” —DAILY TELEGRAPH (LONDON)

“The CSO remains one of Chicago’s greatest

ambassadors—probably its greatest one, period.”

—CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

“They have no equal.” —THE NEW YORKER

Corporate partnership with the CSO enhances your

company’s brand, builds business relationships, rewards

employees and provides exclusive benefits as you foster

a reputation for corporate citizenship.

the cso has one of the largest and most loyal audiences in the orchestral world:

• 80% of CSO patrons have an enhanced impression of a company that supports the CSO.

• 60% of CSO patrons would be more likely to consider the services of a company that supports the CSO.

a leading authority on sponsorship rates the cso as a perfect 10 for:

• Prestige of the institution

• Brand recognition and awareness

• Audience passion and loyalty

CORPORATE PARTNER COMMITMENT FORM

CORPORATE PARTNER BENEFIT LEVELS

SEASON BENEFITS Up to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 to

$9,999$10,000 to

$14,999$15,000 to

$24,999 $25,000 +

Concert Sponsorship with recognition in the program book and on concert signage

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Executive Spotlight with logo and message in select program books and on cso.org

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Invitations to the Maestro’s Circle Dinner 2

One complimentary room rental at Symphony Center ● ●

Complimentary CSO CDs ● ●

Employee store discount—15% off at Symphony Store ● ●

Complimentary tickets to one CSO concert 4 8 20

VIP ticket service ● ● ●

Members-only dining at The Thomas Club at Symphony Center ● ● ●

Employee ticket discount—25% off select concerts ● ● ● ●

Recognition on the Donor Board in Symphony Center ● ● ● ●

Invitations to a CSO Open Rehearsal 2 2 2 2

Invitations to a Backstage Tour of Symphony Center 2 2 2 4 4

Recognition in the CSO Annual Report ● ● ● ● ●

Company name listed on cso.org ● ● ● ● ● logo with link

Company name listed in the program book ● ● ● ● ● ●

Become a CSO Corporate Partner and align your company with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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