Donor Benefits

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) is pleased to provide the following benefits and privileges to our donors in appreciation of their generous support. In addition to the benefits enjoyed by all CSOA donors, which are listed below, donors to the Civic Orchestra of Chicago receive reserved prime seating at the ensemble’s concerts in Orchestra Hall and opportunities to build connections with musicians.

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Donor Event Highlights

John Bruce Yeh at the 2022 Annual Meeting

Assistant Principal Clarinet John Bruce Yeh performs at the CSOA's 131st Annual Meeting on November 14, 2022.

Todd Rosenberg Photography

Life Trustee Ling Z. Markovitz and CSO musicians

Life Trustee Ling Z. Markovitz (second from left) hosts CSO Associate Concertmaster Stephanie Jeong, violinist So Young Bae and violist Danny Lai at a reception during the Orchestra's tour stop in Sarasota, Florida, on March 1, 2023.

Nuccio DiNuzzo

Principal Oboe William Welter shares a conversation with CSOA President Jeff Alexander at the President's Dinner on April 17, 2023.

Todd Rosenberg Photography

Yuan-Qing Yu, Scott Hostetler and Winston Choi at the Maestro's Dinner

Assistant Concertmaster Yuan-Qing Yu and CSO English horn Scott Hostetler, accompanied by pianist Winston Choi, perform at the Maestro's Dinner on May 24, 2023.

Todd Rosenberg Photography

Governing Member Merrill Barnes with Gene Pokorny at Behind the Curtain

Governing Member Merrill Barnes takes a close-up look at Principal Tuba Gene Pokorny's instrument at Behind the Curtain on May 31, 2023.

Eric Snoza

Gabriela Lara and Vanessa Moss at the Theodore Thomas Society Luncheon

CSO Fellow Gabriela Lara and Vice President for Orchestra and Building Operations Vanessa Moss share a conversation at the Theodore Thomas Society Luncheon on June 2, 2023.

Todd Rosenberg Photography