Donate to the
Chicago Wind Symphony

The Chicago Wind Symphony depends on donors for reliable funding of concert venues, music rental, and other operating costs. Beginning in the 2026-2027 season, CWS will incorporate a new donation program to recognize our dedicated supporters.

Annual Donation Tiers

Donors who give the following cumulative amounts by the end of the season (June 30) will receive the following benefits for the entirety of the next season:

Musician’s Circle: $250 per year

Name listed in all programs

Conductor’s Circle: $500 per year

Name listed in all programs

Reserved seating at all concerts

Conductor’s Circle members will be contacted by CWS prior to all concerts to provide the number of guests and preferred seating area.

One-Time Donation Sponsors

Donors may dedicate one-time donations to a specific goal and receive recognition for their chosen goal in that concert’s program.

Minor Work Sponsor: $250

Sponsor the rental or purchase of a minor work

Dinner Sponsor: $500

Sponsor Musicians’ Pre-Concert Dinner

Major Work Sponsor: $750

Sponsor the rental or purchase of a major work

Recording Sponsor: $1,000

Sponsor professional concert recording services

Guest Sponsor: $1,500

Sponsor guest conductor or soloist honorarium

Concert Sponsor: $5,000

Sponsor venue for one concert

Season Sponsor: $10,000

Sponsor one full 3-concert season (recognition in all programs)