Annual Gifts & Contributions

The Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon is a nonprofit community organization that relies on annual gifts from individuals, contributions from businesses, foundation and agency grants, concert program advertising, special events, concert partner (sponsor) funding and corporate support to help underwrite concerts, rehearsals, music training programs and ongoing operations. Musicians pay a nominal annual tuition. All qualified musicians, however, may participate regardless of financial circumstances. The YSSO seeks support from individuals and foundations to help underwrite full or partial tuition waivers and lesson assistance for YSSO musicians.

Categories of Giving
Director's Circle $10000
Composer's Circle $5000
Musician's Circle $2000
Conductor's Circle $1000
Benefactor $500
Patron $250
Sponsor $100
Contributor $50
Associate $25

Gifts may be made by check or credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Click here to download a Contribution Form [PDF]. To request a remittance envelope, please contact: ysso@mind.net or 541-858-8859.

Your contribution will help ensure and sustain YSSO music programs and initiatives, and will help ensure access to high-quality classical music concerts for the public. Please consider the impact the YSSO has on young musicians and the cultural life of the region when considering your investment in the mission and musicians of the YSSO. 

You may renew or upgrade your annual gift, give a gift in honor of a friend, family member or colleague, or become a new member at any YSSO concert or by mailing a contribution to the YSSO. Members receive the twice-yearly YSSO newsletter, QuarterNotes. The Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon is a nonprofit organization under IRS section 501(c)(3) and contributions may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor concerning your contribution.