SSO 50 Membership Benefits

 

Full SSO 50 Membership benefits and terms below. Benefits are subject to change.

 

Friend Level: $10+

• Support the arts in Harford County!

• Recognition in program and online
  Your name will be listed in the programs for the 50th Season (October, December, March, May) and will be listed online.

 

Sponsor Level: $50+

Benefits from the Friend Level, plus:

• Exclusive Member Ticket Presale
  There will be a presale of at least one week for SSO 50 Members only. You will receive an email with the presale password. Visit the PurplePass page and enter the password to access the tickets as you normally would. If you need ticketing assistance, please email the Business Manager at Manager.SSOrchestra@gmail.com or call 443-910-2955. Presale access does not guarantee specific seat availability. Tickets may be purchased after the presale window has passed.

• 15% Discount on merchandise
  Please mention your SSO 50 Membership when you purchase merchandise at a concert in order to receive your 15% discount.

 

Patron Level: $125+

Benefits from the Sponsor Level, plus:

• Commemorative 50th Season Tote
  Donors may decline this benefit to maximize the tax-deductible portion of their contribution and have their donation be fully tax-deductible. Donors who decline the benefit have the opportunity to purchase the tote at the fair market value of $15.22. One tote bag per membership.

• Invitation to dress rehearsals
  Donors will be invited to attend and observe dress rehearsals (up to four attendees ages 11 and up) at Bel Air High School on the following dates. Times will be confirmed. RSVP is required.
  – Friday, December 4, 2026
  – Friday, March 12, 2027
  – Friday, May 7, 2027

 

Bronze Baton Level: $250+

Benefits from the Patron Level, plus:

• 10% Discount on concert tickets purchased online only.
  Donors will receive a discount code via email. Visit the PurplePass ticketing page and select your seats. In the “cart” during checkout, enter the code in the Promo Code field. If you need ticketing assistance, please email the Business Manager at Manager.SSOrchestra@gmail.com or call 443-910-2955. The discount code does not guarantee seat availability.

• Online conversations with guest artists
  Donors will be invited to online conversations (accessible via Zoom) with select guest artists at select dates/times. The ability to directly speak with the guest artists is not guaranteed.

 

Silver Baton Level: $500+

Benefits from the Bronze Baton Level, plus:

• 15% Discount on concert tickets purchased online only.
  See Silver Baton Level for discount details.

• Tuesday rehearsal as Maestro’s special guest - Donors will be invited to attend and observe certain Tuesday rehearsals at Harford Community College (up to two attendees ages 11 and up). Dates and times provided are at the discretion of the Music Director and Board/staff. Invitation to attend does not include the opportunity to participate in rehearsal as a speaker, conductor, or performer.

• Maestro’s Special 50th Season event - Donors (up to two attendees per SSO 50 Membership) will be invited to attend a special event in Spring 2027. Date, time, and location to be determined. RSVP is required.

 

Gold Baton Level: $1,000+

Benefits from the Silver Baton Level, plus:

• 20% Discount on concert tickets purchased online only:
  See Silver Baton Level for discount details.

• Reserved seating at June Fundraiser Concert
  Donors (up to four attendees per SSO 50 Membership) will be able to reserve seating at the June Fundraiser Concert at Hopkins Farm Brewery on Tuesday, June 8 (rain date: Tuesday, June 15). Reserved seating sections include select tables in the covered pavilions and select picnic tables. RSVP is required.

• Drinks or Dessert with Maestro
  Donors (up to two attendees per SSO 50 Membership) will be invited to have drinks or dessert with Maestro Bair at a location to be determined on a mutually-agreed-upon date. Attendees partaking in alcoholic drinks must be 21 or over.