Chair Sponsorships

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s audience has come to expect and demand the highest-quality music offered by talented musicians, aptly led by Music Director Arie Lipsky. Through the Musician Chair Sponsorship Program, contributors endorse the quality of A²SO musicians.

Approximately 1/3 of the A²SO’s $1M budget pays musician’s salaries and benefits. In part, these dollars come through our dedicated chair sponsors and chair endowments. You too can help the A²SO attract and retain the best players, ensuring the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s continued artistic growth and regional stature.

Available chairs:

Principal Chairs:
Associate Concertmaster
Bass
Flute
Harp

Section Chairs:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
3rd Flute/Piccolo
French horn
Trumpet
3rd Trombone
Percussion

Chair Benefits

Principal chair benefits:

• Recognition and naming rights as the Principal Chair Sponsor for the instrument of your choice (subject to availability);
• Invitations to A2SO receptions with Music Director Arie Lipsky and principal musicians;
• Photo of you with your sponsored chair musician;
• Photo inclusion in the A2SO season programs; and
• Thank you letter from your sponsored principal, Music Director and Executive Director

Section Chair benefits:

• Recognition and naming rights as a Section Chair Sponsor for the instrument of your choice (subject to availability);
• Invitations to A2SO receptions with Music Director Arie Lipsky and principal musicians;
• Photo inclusion in the A2SO season programs; and
• Thank you letter from your sponsored principal, Music Director and Executive Director

All sponsorships include the opportunity to designate the name of your sponsored chair.

Annual sponsorship levels
Podium: 3-year commitment totaling $160K
Concertmaster Chair (currently sponsored): $5,000
Principal Chair $2,500
Section Chair $1,500

Endowment sponsorship levels
Podium: 3-year commitment totaling $1.7M
Concertmaster Chair (currently sponsored): $160,000
Principal Chair $80,000

Frequently asked questions

Q:Can I share a chair sponsorship with another?
A: Yes! Many friends go in together to celebrate loved ones in common, a shared experience or love of a particular instrument.

Q: I would like to share a chair with someone, but don’t know who to ask.
A: While we wouldn’t presume to be life partner matchmakers, we are happy to find your perfect chair sponsor partner.