By supporting the CSOA and its extraordinary programs, global and local companies enhance their brands, build business relationships, reward employees, strengthen reputations for corporate citizenship and communicate key messages to loyal audiences.

CONCERTS AND SERIES

Symphony Center presents a wide array of concerts, series and programs in all genres of music, including classical, jazz, world music, new music and more. Sponsorship of concerts and series align sponsors with the production of the art itself, and generates excellent brand exposure. Customized sponsorship packages are designed to meet varied objectives including VIP access, visibility and hospitality.

 

SYMPHONY BALL

The CSOA’s Symphony Ball — one of the most prestigious annual events in the city’s arts and culture community — celebrates the launch of the new concert season each fall. Corporate Sponsors of Symphony Ball enjoy high-profile recognition, exclusive entertainment packages and extensive season-long benefits while demonstrating valuable support for the orchestra to civic leaders and to the CSO’s most prominent patrons and donors.

 

CORPORATE NIGHT

Monday, June 11, 2018
Gregory Porter sings Nat King Cole and Me with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Reservations available at cso.org/corporate or contact 312.294.3120.

The CSOA’s Corporate Night event welcomes more than 100 companies and executives to Symphony Center each spring, along with 1,500 of the CSO’s most passionate patrons and audiences. This annual corporate event pairs the orchestra with a high-profile guest artist from the world of rock, pop or jazz. The proceeds from this important fundraising event support the CSO’s operations and nationally-acclaimed education and community engagement programs.

 

TOUR

CSO tours have affirmed the orchestra’s reputation as one of the world's greatest ensembles. Standing ovations have erupted from audiences at sold-out concert halls on five continents. Critical acclaim has resounded from media outlets around the world. CSO tour sponsors leverage extraordinary experiences and generate value — strengthening global reputations, building relationships and increasing brand awareness.

 

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY

The Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra reaches more than 200,000 people each year, leading the orchestral world with an incredible portfolio of meaningful music education and community engagement programs. Companies find great value in supporting the important work of the Institute through sponsorship of targeted programs and through charitable contributions.

 

CORPORATE PARTNER PROGRAM

Corporate contributions in support of the CSO's general operations are vital to the health and stability of this institution. The CSO welcomes companies of all sizes and contribution levels to join our distinguished group of corporate partners through giving to the Corporate Fund.

For more information click here to download the Corporate Partner Program brochure.