Music Connects!

Music connects us—one and all—and your support is a critical part of that connection.

Make a Donation

Supporting the RPO with a charitable donation today ensures your RPO continues to inspire, educate, and enrich the lives of thousands of children and adults in our community every day!

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Ways to Give

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Individual Opportunities & Engagements

2025-26 Donor Benefits

Join Our Family of Donors

Leading philanthropy at the RPO means commitment to strategic directions, leadership that excites, and a vision that inspires. Maestro’s Circle members are true believers in the artform and shape the future of our orchestra through their passion and commitment.

JOIN THE MAESTRO'S CIRCLE

The RPO Sustaining Circle provides an easy, convenient way for you to support your orchestra on a monthly basis that helps reduce the cost of annual mailings and saves time and resources so we can focus on presenting more of the music you love.

EXPLORE SUSTAINING CIRCLE

George Eastman Legacy Society members are lifelong arts supporters who know music's inspirational and impactful power. To ensure music's future, this generous group supports the RPO’s mission to inspire, educate, & engage through music with a planned gift.

EXPLORE GEORGE EASTMAN LEGACY SOCIETY

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Institutional Partnerships

Partnering with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra offers a unique opportunity for your business to align with a discerning, dynamic cultural institution. An artistic pillar for over 100 years, the RPO can help businesses gain marketing exposure while offering exclusive events, community engagement opportunities, and the chance to create a lasting impression on employees and clients alike.

Underwriting or Annual Fund Commitment benefits include:

  • Inclusion in print and digital promotional materials
  • Pre- or post-concert reception opportunities
  • Meet & Greet events with orchestra members and/or guest artists
  • Premium concert tickets
  • And more
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Underwriting Opportunities

The RPO takes a bespoke approach to building partnerships. We welcome your support at any level, and offer opportunities including concert and series sponsorships, special events, community impact, and the Orchestrators Corporate Council.

Become a Sponsor

To get started, please contact Elizabeth Garijo-Garde, Development Officer for Institutional Partnerships at egarijo-garde@rpo.org or by phone at (585) 454-7311 ext. 257.

Donor Recognition

With tremendous gratitude, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous individuals, corporate, foundation, and community organizations listed here who help us continue to enrich and inspire the community through the art of music.

Maestro's Circle Leadership Giving Society

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to recognize the generous individuals whose support helps us continue to enrich and inspire our community through the power of music. While space only permits us to list pledged gifts made at the Benefactor level and above in the printed Bravo program book, we value the generosity and vital support of all donors and have moved all donors from Contributor amount and above to be listed in our digital edition donor roll. If you have questions, please contact the RPO Development Team at development@rpo.org. The listings below recognize donors whose gifts supported the Orchestra throughout the entirety of the past season, through September 15, 2026.

Corporate Partners, Foundations, and Organizations

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following organizations organizations for their generous support. Please contact the Development Office at development@rpo.org with questions or corrections. The listings below recognize those whose gifts supported the Orchestra throughout the entirety of the past season, through September 15, 2026.

&  Denotes donor(s) has/have contributed to the RPO& Comprehensive Capital Campaign.

S   Denotes donor(s) has/have a recurring Sustaining Circle contribution to the RPO.

* Denotes donor(s) is/are deceased.

L Denotes donor(s) has/have contributed to the Rochester Philharmonic League (RPL).

^ Denotes donor(s) has/have contributed to the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (RPYO).

George Eastman Legacy

Members of the RPO George Eastman Legacy Society are true believers in the power of music. The RPO George Eastman Legacy Society honors those individuals who remember the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra through a planned gift. The RPO's team of development professionals are available to work with you and your advisors to create a plan that will help you meet your financial and philanthropic goals. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 585.454.7311.

* Denotes donor(s) is/are deceased.

^Denotes donor(s) has/have contributed to the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (RPYO).

TRIBUTE GIFTS

The RPO gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their generous support by honoring or remembering in memory of the individuals listed below. Listings are in recognition of tribute gifts received for the 2026/27 Season through September 15, 2026.

Tribute gifts are a special way to remember loved ones or commemorate special occasions. If you would like to make a memorial or honorarium gift, please contact the Development Office at 585.454.7311 or email development@rpo.org.