To sponsor a chair is to invest in the everyday life of your orchestra.
The brainstorms on whiteboards, the hours of rehearsals. The number crunching, program writing and ticket printing. The grant applications, the commissions, the creative conversations. The intake of breath before the symphony begins and the moment of silence before the applause.
Become a chair sponsor to go beyond the applause.
Get to know the musicians as they bring your favourite music to life. Be part of the everyday CSO.
$5,000 Sponsor a Principal musician
$3,000 Sponsor a Rank-and-File musician
To discuss a chair sponsorship tailored to your interests and aspirations, contact Sally Walker, Philanthropy Manager via philanthropy@cso.org.au or call 02 6247 9191 during business hours.
CURRENT CHAIR SPONSORS
Kirsten Williams, Concertmaster Sponsored by Glen & Lucille Halloran
Dianna Gaetjens, Principal French Horn The Principal French Horn chair is sponsored by Prof. Brian Schmidt & Dr Jenny Gordon
Lucy Carrigy-Ryan, Viola Sponsored by OPF Consulting
Lindy Reksten, Cello Sponsored by RA David Campbell AM (Retd)
Isabella Brown, Double Bass Sponsored by Janet Compton
Hayley Manning, Double Bass Sponsored by Anne Caine & Jim Lumbers
David Flynn, Double Bass Sponsored by Ingrid Mitchell
Rebecca Timoney, Flute Sponsored by Jane Batts
Ben Hoadley, Principal Bassoon Sponsored by Anonymous
Edward Neeman, Stephanie Neeman, Susanne Powell & Katrina Tang, Keyboard
The Keyboard chair is supported by the Eldon and Anne Foote Trust, a charitable fund account of Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation
The CSO is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
