Sponsorships
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra offers a variety of sponsorship options ranging from $1,000-10,000.
To reserve sponsorship of your preferred opportunity, use the tools on this page or contact Executive Director Julie Thomas at jthomas@rockfordsymphony.com or call 815.965.0049.
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Learn what concert sponsorship opportunities are available ranging from $1,000-$10,000.
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The RSO is committed to supporting music education in our community.
Ticket sales make up less than 50% of overall revenue, therefore, the RSO relies heavily on generous contributions from corporations, individuals, and granting organizations to meet its budget each year.
The quality of life in the Rockford region is enhanced through the RSO’s unrivalled and exciting programming, making our community a better place to live and work. An estimated 55,000 people will hear the RSO this year through live performances and radio re-broadcasts.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Click on the Concert Sponsorship Levels below to view the benefits and available opportunities. The RSO is happy to work with you to customize your sponsorship package and benefits to meet the needs of your company.
Premiere Concert Sponsor - $10,000
Exclusive! If a concert has a Premiere Sponsor, other sponsorship levels for that concert are not available. Our Premiere Sponsorships are available for Masterworks and Pops concerts that take place at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.
Entertainment/Hospitality
Block of 40 tickets to RSO Concert
VIP Parking on concert night
Access to Club ’27 on concert night sponsored by Hard Rock Casino. Club ’27 features complimentary food and drink.
20% off tickets for employees to any RSO concert at the Coronado Theatre
Marketing
Company logo included in all concert advertising including postcards, TV & radio commercials, email, and social media
Company logo with hyperlink featured on RSO website throughout the season
Prominent placement of clickable company logo in Digital Concert Guide for the sponsored concert
Once a season personal thank you social media post on all RSO platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Recognition on the Concert Presentation Screen above the stage night of the concert
Clickable logo in the Corporate Support section of every Digital Concert Guide for the season
Recognition
Opportunity for company representative to greet the audience from the stage at the start of the concert
Company Name featured on Coronado Marquee on concert day
Listing in RSO Annual Report. Your business will be thanked in the RSO’s Annual Report allowing our donors and patrons the opportunity to thank you with their patronage!
Your company mentioned as a sponsor by the host of SoundBites and podcasts if applicable
Use of the exclusive RSO Partner logo
For the exclusive opportunity to become a Premiere Concert Sponsor, contact Executive Director Julie Thomas.
Concert Sponsor - $5,000
Entertainment/Hospitality
Block of 20 tickets to RSO Concert
Access to Club ’27 on concert night sponsored by Hard Rock Casino. Club ’27 features complimentary food and drink.
20% off tickets for employees to any RSO concert at the Coronado Theatre
Marketing
Company logo included in all concert advertising including postcards, TV & radio commercials, email, and social media
Company logo with hyperlink featured on RSO website throughout the season
Once a season personal thank you social media post on all RSO platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
Recognition on the Concert Presentation Screen above the stage the night of the concert.
Prominent placement of clickable company logo in Digital Concert Guide for the sponsored concert
Clickable logo in the Corporate Support section of every Digital Concert Guide for the season
Recognition
Opportunity for company representative to greet the audience from the stage at the start of the concert
Company Name featured on Coronado Marquee on concert day
Listing in RSO Annual Report. Your business will be thanked in the RSO’s Annual Report allowing our donors and patrons the opportunity to thank you with their patronage!
Use of the exclusive RSO Partner logo
Your company mentioned as a sponsor by the host of SoundBites and podcasts if applicable
Guest Artist(s) or Conductor Sponsor - $3,500
Entertainment/Hospitality
Block of 10 tickets to RSO Concert for guest artist/conductor sponsor.
Access to Club ’27 on concert night sponsored by Hard Rock Casino. Club ’27 features complimentary food, and drink.
Marketing
Company logo included in all concert advertising including postcards, TV & radio commercials, email, and social media
Company logo with hyperlink featured on RSO website throughout the season
Once a season personal thank you social media post on all RSO platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
Once a season recognition on Concert Presentation Screen above the stage.
Prominent placement of clickable company logo in Digital Concert Guide for the sponsored concert
Clickable logo in Corporate Support section of every Digital Concert Guide for the season
Recognition
Listing in RSO Annual Report. Your business will be thanked in the RSO’s Annual Report allowing our donors and patrons the opportunity to thank you with their patronage!
Company mentioned as sponsor by host of SoundBites or podcast, if applicable
Use of the exclusive RSO Partner logo
Chamber Concert Sponsor - $2,500
Entertainment/Hospitality
Block of 4 tickets to Sponsored Chamber Concert
Block of 10 vouchers to use at an RSO Concert at the Coronado Theatre
Access to Club ’27 on Coronado concert night sponsored by Hard Rock Casino. Club ’27 features complimentary food and drink.
Marketing
Company logo included in all concert advertising including postcards, TV & radio commercials, email, and social media
Company logo with hyperlink featured on RSO website throughout the season
Once a season personal thank you social media post on all RSO platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
Once a season recognition on Concert Presentation Screen above the stage.
Prominent placement of clickable company logo in Digital Concert Guide for the sponsored concert
Clickable logo in Corporate Support section of every Digital Concert Guide for the season
Recognition
Listing in RSO Annual Report. Your business will be thanked in the RSO’s Annual Report allowing our donors and patrons the opportunity to thank you with their patronage!
Company mentioned as sponsor by host of SoundBites or podcast, if applicable
Use of the exclusive RSO Partner logo
Community Business Partner - $1,000
The RSO is proud to be part of such a vibrant, innovative, and supportive community and for these reasons, we offer our Community Business Partner program. This is an easy way to show your support of the RSO and at the same time receive some great benefits!
The following benefits are included with your $1,000 sponsorship donation:
Clickable logo in the RSO Digital Concert Guide. Potential customers can visit your website anytime from the Guide—before the concert, during, or after they get home.
10 Concert Ticket Passes. These can be used at any concert during the season and includes admission to the Founders Club reception after the performance
Once a season personal thank you social media post on all RSO platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Once a season recognition on Concert Presentation Screen above the stage
Listing in RSO Annual Report. Your business will also be thanked in the RSO’s Annual Report allowing our donors and patrons the opportunity to thank you with their patronage!
Use of the exclusive RSO Partner logo
Education Supporter
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing its place in the lives of Rockford area residents and is particularly committed to music education in our region.
Sponsoring one of our core education programs can have a lasting impact on future generations in our community.
Learn more about each of these programs below. To become an Education Supporter, use the tools on this page or contact RSO Executive Director Julie Thomas at jthomas@rockfordsymphony.com or call 815.965.0049.
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Youth Concert - $5,000
The RSO Youth Concert annually hosts area public, private, parochial, and home schools to attend this educational, 50-minute concert at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.
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RSYO - $2,000 per concert
Four concerts per year
The Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Linc Smelser, is a challenging and fun music education experience for regional student musicians.
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Outstanding Music Educator Award - $3,000
In 2016 the Rockford Symphony Orchestra created the Outstanding Music Educator Award to recognize an outstanding music educator in our community.
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Concerto Competition - $3,000
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra invites young musicians up to 21 years of age to compete in this annual competition.