Giving
Sponsorships
Partner with the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and make a lasting impact on the cultural life of Rowan County. We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities for the 2026-27 season — from naming a musician's chair to presenting a full concert.
Season Sponsorship
Chair Sponsorship
Name a Chair. Support a Musician.
What Is a Chair Sponsorship?
For $2,500, you can sponsor a chair in our orchestra for the entire 2026-27 season. Your name, or the name of someone you wish to honor, will be recognized in every concert program across all 6 performances.
Sponsor Benefits
Availability: Chair sponsorships available at $2,500 each. Chairs will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deadline: September 15, 2026
Season Sponsorship
Concert Sponsorship
Support a Performance. Shape a Season.
Concert sponsorships allow individuals and families to directly support a specific performance in our 2026-27 season. Each sponsorship is recognized prominently in that concert's printed program, from the stage, and on our website and social media.
2026-27 Season: 6 Concerts
| Concert | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| ¡Masquerade! (MW I) | Sept 25-26, 2026 | Cain Center / Salisbury High School |
| The Messiah | Nov 29, 2026 | St. John's Lutheran Church |
| Holiday Pops (Pops I) | Dec 19, 2026 | Keppel Auditorium |
| Aurora (MW II) | Jan 30-31, 2027 | Stanly Agri-Civic Center / Keppel Auditorium |
| Motown, Soul, and Symphony (Pops II) | Mar 12-13, 2027 | Varick Auditorium, Livingstone College & Cain Center |
| Letters of Humanity: Beethoven's 9th (MW III) | May 22, 2027 | Keppel Auditorium |
Sponsorship Levels
- Named title sponsor of the full performance
- 2 season subscriptions, stage recognition
- Reserved parking and seating all season
- Named sponsor of the performance
- 4 tickets, reserved parking and seating for your concert
- 2 tickets, reserved parking and seating
- Recognition in program (13 opportunities available)
- Stage recognition and program listing (6 opportunities available)
- Stage recognition and program listing (6 opportunities available)
Corporate Partnership
Corporate Sponsorship
Invest in Culture. Strengthen Community.
Corporate sponsorship of the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra connects your organization with one of our region's most respected cultural institutions. For 60 years, the SSO has been part of the fabric of Salisbury, and your support helps ensure that legacy continues for the next generation.
Corporate Partnership Levels
- 40 complimentary tickets (anytime vouchers), 20% employee discount
- VIP parking passes (season-long), invitations for 4 to all donor receptions
- Full-page ad in all programs, logo on all season marketing materials
- 6 social media posts, verbal recognition at all concerts, press release
- 30 complimentary tickets, 15% employee discount, VIP parking passes
- Invitations for 3 to donor receptions, priority seating access
- Full-page ad in all programs, logo on all season materials
- 4 social media posts, verbal recognition at all concerts
- 20 complimentary tickets, 10% employee discount, VIP parking passes
- Invitations for 2 to donor receptions
- Half-page ad in all programs, logo on SSO website, 2 social media posts
- Verbal recognition at all concerts
- 12 complimentary tickets, VIP parking passes
- Invitations for 2 to select donor events
- Quarter-page ad in all programs, name on website, 1 social post
- Verbal recognition at concerts
- 6 complimentary tickets, 10% employee discount code
- Company name in all concert programs
- Company name listed on SSO website and in season brochure
Concert Program Ads
Program Advertising
Reach Salisbury's Cultural Community
Place your advertisement in SSO concert programs and reach an engaged, educated, community-minded audience across all 6 concerts of our 2026-27 season. Program ads are an accessible, high-visibility way to show your support for the arts in Rowan County.
Advertising Options
| Ad Size | Price | Dimensions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Page | $1,000 | 7.5" x 10" | Premium placement, full season |
| Half Page | $600 | 7.5" x 4.875" | Horizontal or vertical |
| Quarter Page | $350 | 3.625" x 4.875" | Flexible placement |
| Business Card | $150 | 3.625" x 2.25" | Budget-friendly visibility |
Submission Details
- Artwork deadline: August 1, 2026
- File format: High-resolution PDF or print-ready files (300 DPI minimum)
- CMYK color mode preferred
- Ads run in all 6 concert programs throughout the 2026-27 season
Ready to Become a Sponsor?
Contact Peter Ferretti, Executive Director, to discuss sponsorship opportunities or reserve your placement.
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