
Mission:
To ensure the continued existence of major symphony orchestras in North America through volunteerism.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Thinking of starting a new project? Why reinvent the wheel? Listed below are events and projects undertaken by the volunteers of our member orchestras. AMSOV members can use their membership directory to contact other orchestras and get great tips and ideas. Or, members may request contact information by writing to webmaster@amsov.org.
Annual Fund Solicitations
Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Toronto, San Francisco, Utah
Auctions
Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Montreal, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Francisco, Toronto, Utah
Balls and Galas
Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas (Presentation Ball), Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Francisco, Toronto, Utah
Bridge Events
Toronto
Benefit Concerts
Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Toronto
Books and Cookbooks
Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, National, Utah
Casino Event
Kansas City, Minnesota, Philadelphia
Gift/Symphony Shop
Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Utah
Garage Sales
St. Louis
Home/Garden/Holiday Tours
Baltimore, Indianapolis, Kansas City, National, San Francisco, Toronto
Instrument Zoos
Boston, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minnesota, St. Louis, Utah
Luncheons and Teas
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Seattle, Toronto, Utah
Musicians' Appreciation Luncheons or Dinners
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Utah
New Year's Eve Gala
Indianapolis, Philadelphia
Opening Night Buffet
Cincinnati, Los Angeles
Opening Night Events
Cincinnati, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, National, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, Utah
Parties of Note/Theme Parties
Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas,
Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minnesota, National, Nashville, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Toronto, Utah
Pre/Post Concert Activities
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Milwaukee, Montreal, National, San Francisco, Utah
Showhouse
Atlanta, Baltimore, Kansas City, National, St. Louis, San Francisco
Showhouse Gift Shop/Auction
Baltimore, Chicago, Kansas City, National (car raffle)
Sporting Events
Atlanta (golf), Buffalo (golf), Dallas (Derby), Philadelphia (golf), San Francisco (golf)
Used Clothing Store
San Francisco
Wine Tastings and/or Wine Raffle
Baltimore, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City (raffle), Milwaukee, Minnesota, Philadelphia,Toronto