Together, we can continue to build community and provide memorable experiences that welcome and entertain your family, friends and neighbors with great music, imaginative themes and top notch talent — live and virtually.

While sponsors cover nearly 50% of the costs of the Summer Series, your support goes a long way to ensure the KSO Summer Park series continues. On May 2, 2025 the NEA rescinded its previously awarded grant supporting the KSO’s 2025 Summer Series, creating an immediate $20,000 shortfall to cover this Summer’s direct production costs. Right now you have the opportunity to double the impact of your gift. Anonymous donors have offered a 1:1 match, up to $5,000, for contributions made now through September 30th.   

100% of every dollar you give funds what the audience sees and hears in Devou and Tower Park.

No gift is too small. Your tax-deductible support will be matched, and have an immediate impact. Your support helps create community and provide memorable experiences that enrich and entertain your family, friends and neighbors with great and varied music.

**Gifts received by 9/30/2025 can double!**   Please help us take advantage of this generous matching gift opportunity!

With your help, generations of families will continue to create memories that will last a lifetime. Your vital support makes it all possible! We appreciate your interest and generosity.  Play your part to keep the music playing by supporting the KSO today! 

“Accessible art and entertainment builds strong communities.” — Zoe C.

Prefer to give by check? Mail your check to the KSO, PO Box 72810, Newport KY 41072.   The KSO also accept gifts of stock, and IRA disbursements (QCD and RMDs) — for additional information contact Angela Williamson, at Angela@Kyso.org or 859-431-6216.  

“The arts play a vital role in troubled times, a fact happily demonstrated by the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra.” – Cincinnati Enquirer

Join the Community Circle online and receive the following benefits:

Benefactor ($750–$999)
Everything listed below plus:
– Exclusive KSO donor-only gear: Your choice of KSO monogrammed blanket, camp chair or lunch tote

Associate ($500–$749)
Everything listed below plus:
– Invitation to a Donors’ Party
– Your choice of a KSO CD

Family ($250–$499)
Everything listed below plus:
– Bring a Friend: two free tickets to the KSO Subscription Series concert of your choice (or two free virtual passes)

Friend ($100–$249)
Everything listed below plus:
– KSO CD case

Neighbor ($50–$99)
– Recognition in the current season’s KSO Subscription Series concert programs
– The Score, KSO’s bi-annual newsletter

• $35 covers the cost of purchasing an individual replacement part for a musical selection.
• $80 covers the cost of a (non-union) technical / labor assistant for one service.
• $125 covers the cost to tune the piano.
• $225 covers the cost of the rental truck to move equipment for one performance.
• $400 covers the average cost of a section musician for one concert and rehearsals.
• $500 covers the cost of music licensing fees (ASCAP/BMI) for one program played before a live audience.
• $750 covers the cost to produce and print the program booklet for one performance.
• $1,000 covers the average cost to rent one orchestration (set of music) for one selection, for one concert.

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Thank you for providing Free Education and Summer Park concerts, and affordable unique Subscription programs.

Together, we create community through unforgettable musical experiences accessible to everyone.

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“KSO concerts offer a great way to connect with our community, the arts, and nature in a fun, family-friendly and innovative environment.” – Betsy W