At the CSO, we rely on our dedicated donors to help us create, sustain, and grow our programs. When you make a gift to our Annual Fund, you are providing unrestricted operating support to continue presenting programming of the highest artistic quality, enhance arts education in our community, and enriching our community at large.

Ticket sales cover about 20% of the cost to operate. The generosity of our donors keeps the music playing on our stage.  Individual donors who contribute to the CSO's annual fund receive benefits when their gift is $50 or more. All giving levels include the benefits listed in the level(s) before them.

Honor a friend or loved one with a gift to our Rhapsody Remembrance Fund. These tax-deductible donations can be made at any time and will be recognized in the program insert, as well as on our website under the "Support" tab.

How? When making a gift, be sure to include a note with your gift with the tribute details. (i.e. in memory of John Smith)

For more information about Rhapsody Gifts and Planned Giving, please visit the link below.

On June 10, 2024, our beloved Gerhardt Zimmermann passed away unexpectedly... To honor his nearly 44 years of service to this organization and the world of classical music, the Gerhardt Zimmermann Memorial Fund was established with the goal of raising $250,000 with the help of a matching gift of $100,000 from the estate of William P. Blair, III. As of June 30, 2024 - we have completed this campaign, but are still accepting contributions.

Funds contributed will be used to establish an endowment, for which the dividends would be used to sponsor a MasterWorks concert perpetually in his name.

All who contribute to the fund, regardless of amount, will be listed on The Legacy Wall to be constructed within The Hoover Family Gallery in 2025.

For more information, please visit the link below.

Help us ensure a safe and hassle-free concert experience for all. The Parking Guard Fund aims to cover the costs of hiring dedicated parking attendants for every concert of the season. They oversee the designated parking areas marked on a map provided to each patron in the pre-event email. It costs the CSO roughly $15,000 each season to provide parking services.

With your support, we can ensure smooth traffic flow, prevent unauthorized parking, and enhance the overall enjoyment of our concert series for all who visit the Zimmermann Symphony Center. 

Your contribution will help us create a welcoming environment for all attendees, allowing them to focus solely on the music. Thank you!