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How You Can Make the Difference

There are many ways you can contribute to the success of the Symphony. As our focus is to provide free concerts to the greater Redford community, we rely deeply on the generosity of our private and corporate benefactors. Unless directed otherwise, we will acknowledge your contributions in our concert programs and on this website. We will be happy to identify our corporate sponsors and encourage our concert-goers to patronize your places of business. If a lump sum contribution is not possible, we would be grateful to receive your contributions through installments of your choosing.

The Redford Civic Symphony, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit organization, contributions made to the orchestra are tax deductible within the limitations of the Tax code.

We invite you to send us a donation by mail at P.O. Box 40912, Redford, MI 48239 or click the “DONATE TODAY” button below and make a contribution today!

Operating Costs

The operating costs of the RCSO include music rentals and purchases, fees associated with performing music under copyright, liability insurance, professional musicians, advertising and printing

Chair Sponsorship / Co-Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring an orchestra chair ($150), your name / organization will be listed under that player’s name for the entire season.

Concert Sponsorship

To sponsor/co-sponsor a concert, individuals and/or business groups contribute toward the cost of a specific concert. The cost of producing one concert is between $2,000 – $3,000. The variance depends on the number of professional musicians hired to fill empty seats, music rentals, venue fees and liability insurance. If you or your organization choose to sponsor / co-sponsor a concert, your name/organization will be on all publications. Contact our marketing department for more details.

Membership Guidelines

Conductor’s Circle, $500 or more
Major Contributor, $250 or more
Chair Sponsor, $150 or more
Sponsors, $100 or more
Friend of the Symphony, $50
Individual, $25
Students and Seniors $15

A current List of our Donors can be viewed on our Donor Membership page. Help us spread the word by bringing friends and relatives to our concerts and expand our support base. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to seeing you at our concerts!