Supporting the Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Keeping Music Alive in Springfield, Ohio
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There is something powerful about live music.
It brings people together. It creates memories. It gives students a place to grow. It fills our city with creativity, emotion, and connection in a way few things can.
For more than 80 years, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra has been part of the cultural heartbeat of Springfield, Ohio. From Symphony performances at the Clark State Performing Arts Center to jazz concerts at the John Legend Theater, from youth rehearsals on Monday nights to community fundraising events, the Symphony continues to create experiences that matter.
But music like this does not happen alone.
It happens because people choose to support it.
Why Your Support Matters
Many people are surprised to learn that ticket sales cover less than 30% of the Symphony’s operating expenses. The rest comes from people in the community who believe the arts deserve to thrive right here in Springfield.
That support helps:
Bring professional musicians to our stage
Sustain the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra
Support youth music education programs
Keep performances accessible for families and new audiences
Create opportunities for young musicians across the region
Every gift helps keep music alive in our community.
And every gift matters.
Make a Donation
One of the most direct ways to support the Symphony is through a donation.
Whether large or small, contributions help fund concerts, educational programming, musicians, guest artists, and community outreach efforts throughout the year.
A donation is more than financial support. It is an investment in the future of the arts in Springfield, Ohio.
It is a way of saying this music matters.
These students matter.
This community matters.
Planned Giving
Some supporters choose to leave a lasting legacy through planned giving.
Planned gifts help ensure the Springfield Symphony Orchestra remains strong for future generations. They allow music, education, and performance opportunities to continue growing long into the future.
It is one of the most meaningful ways to create a lasting impact in the community you love.
Supporting Through WASSO
The Women’s Association of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (WASSO) plays an important role in supporting the Symphony through annual fundraising events and community engagement.
Events like:
Grapes & Escapes
Flavors
The Kitchens Tour
Holiday and seasonal fundraisers
bring people together while raising critical funds that support the organization as a whole.
These events have become beloved Springfield traditions because they combine something meaningful with something joyful. They create connection while helping sustain live music in our city.
More Than a Donation
Supporting the Symphony is not only about giving money.
It is about showing up.
Attending performances.
Sharing events with friends.
Bringing a child to their first concert.
Volunteering your time.
Believing that the arts belong in Springfield.
Every person who supports the Symphony becomes part of something bigger.
Why Springfield Needs the Arts
Communities grow stronger when the arts are part of everyday life.
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra helps make Springfield a place where creativity thrives. It gives people reasons to gather, celebrate, reflect, and experience something meaningful together.
You do not need to travel to Columbus or Dayton to experience world-class music and cultural events. They are happening right here, close to home, because of the people who continue to support them.
Help Keep the Music Playing
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra exists because this community continues to believe in it.
If the music has ever moved you, inspired you, or brought your family joy, we invite you to be part of its future.
Support the Symphony. Support the students. Support the arts in Springfield, Ohio.
Together, we keep the music playing.
Learn more about ways to support at springfieldsym.org/support.