Because ticket sales provide only a small percentage of the cost of the its performances, the Mid-Texas Symphony must rely on a number of other funding sources.
Contributions
Contributions are welcome in the following categories.
| Maestro's Circle | $10,000 |
| Composer's Circle | $5,000 |
| Artist's Circle | $2,500 |
| Concert Master | $1,500 |
| Principal Musician | $1,000 |
| Musician | $500 |
| Friend of the Symphony | $250 |
| Patron | $100 |
| Supporter | $25 |
Concert Sponsorship
Businesses, corporations, individuals and families who make contributions of $2,000 in a fiscal year are recognized by the Mid-Texas Symphony Society as Concert Sponsors. As such they receive complimentary tickets to the concert which they are sponsoring, Seguin and New Braunfels radio and newspaper publicity preceding the concert, and special recognition at the concert.
This season's Concert Sponsors.
Take a Seat with the Orchestra
Without the support of our contributors, the Mid-Texas Symphony would not exist. So we honor our patrons with a special recognition program called "Take a Seat with the Orchestra."
Black chair covers are embroidered with the name of $1500, $1000, or $500 contributors and are used at each concert.
| $1500 Concert Master | Name embroidered in GOLD, covering the chair of your choice |
| $1000 Principal Musician | Name embroidered in RED covering a pricipal musician's chair |
| $500 Musician | Name embroidered in WHITE, covering a musician's chair |
In addition to the new chair covers and the usual designation in the program, a large diagram of the orchestra and each designated seat is displayed in the lobby before each concert. Other events for participants are in the planning stages: Meet the Guest Artists, special receptions, pre- and post- concert events.
Encore Endowment Program
The Mid-Texas Symphony Endowment Fund helps to expand Symphony programs and to provide continuing financial stability. Contributions to the Endowment Fund remain in trust in perpetuity. Only income and dividends may be spent. The investment plan provides for growth to offset inflation.
| Young Artist Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Children's Program Benefactor | $25,000 |
| Endowed Positions | $100,000 |
| Principal Chairs | $250,000 |
| Concertmaster | $500,000 |
| Music Director/Conductor | $1,000,000 |
If you would like to offer your support of the Mid-Texas Symphony
through any of these programs, please contact the Symphony office at
(830)372-8089 or (830)629-0336 or mts@tlu.edu