O V E R T U R E S of Support
Our region is so fortunate to have corporate supporters who believe in the cultivation and presentation of quality musical performances. Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association (QSOA) programs are made possible through many sources of financial support. Major Corporate Sponsors are vitally important.
Sponsorships are available at the following levels:
$10,000 Platinum Baton Season Sponsor
$5,000 Golden Baton Season Sponsor
$2,500 Silver Baton Concert or Artist Sponsor
$2,500 Silver Baton Media Sponsor
$1,000 Maestro Music Sponsor
As a special thank you to our Major Sponsors for their financial commitment to our organization, we extend our sincere appreciation and provide civic recognition of your company’s support in print, electronically, and from the stage at each event.
Our Major Sponsors receive widespread publicity in all concert materials and on our website and social media.
As your support increases, so does your corporate visibility. We vigorously promote your company through direct mail, concert signs, programs, social media and electronic marketing, and other promotional materials. Details are listed by giving level on the Chart of Sponsorship Benefits.
To show our gratitude we offer everything from a private ensemble available for your corporate event to season and sponsored concert tickets to use as gifts for clients or as employee incentives and recognition.
M O V E M E N T S in the Right Direction
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association has experienced significant growth under Music Director Bruce Briney, with concert attendance and season ticket holders tripling. This success is credited to ever increasing performance standards, strong support from the regional corporate and arts community, a positive, collaborative culture, devoted and enthusiastic musicians, and dedicated board leadership. Increased attendance is driven by continued efforts to connect with and serve audiences, and to attract new patrons through affordable entrance fees and creative programming.
C O M P O S I T I O N of the QSOA
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association includes:
Quincy Symphony Orchestra
Quincy Symphony Chorus
Quincy Area Youth Orchestra
Quincy Area Youth Chorus
Encore!, the Symphony Volunteer Council
Founded in 1947, the QSOA brings symphonic and choral music to Quincy and the surrounding region, supports local musicians, and encourages young musicians through educational programs. Since 2007, the organization has thrived under Music Director and Conductor Bruce Briney, supported by a team of conductors for adult and youth ensembles.
The QSOA also provides free concerts and educational programs for thousands of children each year, helping introduce many underserved students to live symphonic music and inspiring participation in school music programs.
Musicians and volunteers from more than 350 households are directly involved in presenting events.
A C C E N T S
- 10 concerts are performed from fall through spring
- Over 1000 people in attendance at several recent concerts. Children 18 and under attend all events free
- Performances reach over 3,500 children, admitted free
- Youth programs include youth orchestra and chorus ensembles, camp scholarships, private lesson grants, the annual Young Artist’s Competition, free admission, and direct support to Quincy school music programs
- QSOA was recipient of the George Irwin Arts Award for 2018 Non-profit Arts Organization of the Year
- Bruce Briney received state-wide recognition as the 2013 Conductor of the Year by the IL Council of Orchestras, and Jane Polett was honored as the 2008 General Manager of the Year
- The QSOA was awarded 2011 Community Relations of the Year and was named 2020 Illinois Community Orchestra of the Year by the IL Council of Orchestras.
