The Sponsors
The French Symphony of Boston Hatch Shell Sponsors
Sponsors
The French Symphony of Boston is grateful to all of the sponsors who have contributed to our success over the years:
Past Sponsors
WCRB, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, France Telecom, Air France, Giant Glass, Brookline Savings Bank, Union des Français de l'Etranger, Club Richelieu, Ligue Francophone, French Ministry of Culture, Au Bon Pain, Vie de France, l'Alouette, Maison Robert, Kabadjian Jewelers, and many others.
Future Sponsors
The French Symphony is activly seeking sponsors for its upcoming concerts. Those sponsors can be corporate sponsors, academic and non-profit sponsors, as well as individual sponsors and donors. For more information, please contact us via email or call us.
Private Sponsors
The French Symphony is also grateful for the numerous private donors wo have helped the orchestra over the years. We are looking into their ongoing collaboration and support for the upcoming seasons.
Benefit of Sponsorship
Corporate sponsors are able to connect with a large segment audience through the orchestra concerts and programs. For example, a typical outdoor concert will attract 12,000 to 15,000 people. In addition, all contributions to the orchestra are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by the law. The French Symphony of Bosto is a bona-fide 501 (c)3 Not for Profit organization legally registered with the Secretary of State and with the Department of Revenue. Corporate Sponsors also receive exclusive invitations to all events and receptions organized by the French Symphony. They also receive gratuitous privileged seating at all of our concerts.
Private Sponsors
Private sponsors include those private individuals who contribute to the orchestra in sponsoring events and endowing chairs. The benefits and privileges are similar to those attributed to corporate sponsors.
Private Donors
Private donors include those private individuals who contribute to the orchestra with donation in-kind and monetary. The benefits and privileges are similar to those attributed to corporate and private sponsors, depending on the level of contribution. There are five levels of donation: Active Members, Supporting Members, Concertmaster Circle, Gold Circle and Conductor Circle. The level of participation for each category is decided and reviewed by the board of directors on a yearly basis.
The French Symphony of Boston was created in 1984, and operated from historic Footlight Theatre and St John's Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain. The orchestra also performed in many other venues including the Marsh Chapel and the Tsai Performance Center at Boston University, the Boston Public Library, Assumption College in Worcester, Jamaica Plain High School Auditorium (now Boston English High School), the Hatch Shell (Boston Esplanade), and the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
