Join the Symphony Family
Become a Member
“When people experience FSO, they don’t just attend — they belong, they invest, they champion.”
Having a hometown symphony is such an asset for our region. We have world-class live music in our own backyard!
— FSO Supporter
FSO membership connects you to a community of music lovers who believe in the power of live orchestral performance. As a member, you'll enjoy priority seating, advance access to tickets, and invitations to exclusive member-only events throughout the season.
Membership directly supports our mission to inspire, educate, and enrich Fredericksburg through world-class music — including free student tickets and educational outreach programs that reach thousands of young people each year.
Choose the membership level that's right for you and start enjoying the benefits at your very next concert.
Symphony Supporters
Your Level. Greater Impact.
PRELUDE
$150–299
- Names in concert programs
- Early access to tickets for all concerts
- Newsletters
OVERTURE
$300–599
All of the above benefits, plus:
- Invitation to private pre-concert talks
SONATA
$500–999
All of the above benefits, plus:
- Special Christmas meet and greet photo-op with Santa
- Free FSO shirt, car magnet, or bag
CONCERTO
$1,000–2,499
All of the above benefits, plus:
- Priority concert parking
- Access to the Symphony Supporter Lounge during intermission
Estimated fair-market value of benefits: $800
SYMPHONY
$2,500–4,999
All of the above benefits, plus:
- Two complimentary tickets to a concert of your choice
- One reserved parking space at each season concert
- Opportunity to sponsor a visiting guest artist or concert piece
Estimated fair-market value of benefits: $2,170
MAESTRO’S CIRCLE
$5,000–9,999
All of the above benefits, plus:
- Two complimentary season tickets
- One-year naming rights for musician chair of your choice
- Private post-concert meet-and-greet with Maestro Bartram following Holiday Pops
Estimated fair-market value of benefits: $4,280
SUSTAINER’S CIRCLE
$10,000+
All of the above benefits, plus:
- Four complimentary season tickets
- Lifetime naming rights for a principal musician seat in the orchestra
- Option to have a full page concert program advertisement or dedication page in all concert programs for the season
Estimated fair-market value of benefits: $8,760
Recurring Giving
Become a Monthly Sustainer
Monthly giving is the easiest way to keep world-class music thriving in Fredericksburg all year long. Your recurring gift provides the dependable foundation the symphony relies on to perform, educate, and inspire — season after season.
- Steady support that lets the FSO plan bold, ambitious seasons
- Convenient automatic monthly giving — set it and forget it
- All the benefits of your chosen donor level, all year long
- Cancel or adjust anytime — you stay in control
Even $15/month provides music for a student all season long.
Every Gift Has an Immediate Impact
Why Support the FSO?
- We enrich lives through extraordinary music.
- We invest in the next generation of musicians and music lovers.
- We connect people across our community.
- We bring beauty, joy, and inspiration to our region.
Local Economic Impact
Support for restaurants, hotels, shops & local jobs
Cultural Vitality
A vibrant arts community attracts talent & business
Community Pride
Great music brings us together and lifts us higher
More Ways to Support the FSO
Beyond a financial gift, there are many ways — large and small — to help keep world-class music alive in Fredericksburg.
Volunteer Your Time
Usher, greet guests, or help at events — meet the musicians and be part of concert day.
Spread the Word
Bring a friend, share a post, or leave a review. Word-of-mouth is how our audience grows.
Employer Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable gifts dollar-for-dollar, doubling your support at no extra cost to you.
Planned & Legacy Giving
Include the FSO in your will, trust, or estate plan to secure music for generations to come.
Sponsor a Chair or Concert
Underwrite a musician's chair, a guest artist, or an entire performance with personalized recognition.
In-Kind & Instrument Donations
Donate services, equipment, or instruments that help us perform and educate.
Host a House Concert
Open your home for an intimate salon with FSO musicians and fellow music lovers.
Underwrite Student Tickets
Send a busload of students to their first symphony — a gift that can last a lifetime.
Have another idea? Email [email protected] — we’d love to hear it.