Support the VSO | Bravo Society

The Bravo Society is the VSO’s most distinguished membership program.  Members of the Bravo Society help the VSO enrich lives throughout Vermont by supporting high quality performances and statewide educational outreach programs.  Bravo Society members may choose to underwrite a VSO concert or series in their name or as a tribute.  Additional special benefits are listed below.  Annual membership begins at $2,500.  

Click the "Donate" button to become a part of the Bravo Society today.

You can also send a check to the VSO at 2 Church Street, Suite 3B, Burlington, VT 05401.  For more information, please e-mail Mike Peluse, Development Director or call (800) VSO-9293 x 25.

Levels and Benefits

Silver Baton ($2,500-4,999)

Recognition as an underwriter of one concert in your name or as a tribute

Tickets to a VSO concert of your choice

Invitation to exclusive Bravo Society receptions

Reserved parking for Masterworks concerts at the Flynn Center

Opportunities to attend open rehearsals of VSO concerts

Invitation to pre- and post-concert receptions with VSO conductors and guest artists

Autographed CD featuring VSO personnel and/or guest artists

Receive quarterly VSO newsletter, Fanfare

No handling fees on Masterworks series subscriptions (personalized service and a savings of $6.00 per subscription)

Invitation to, and voting privileges at, the Annual Meeting

Printed recognition in the VSO program book

Gold Baton ($5,000-9,999)
In addition to Silver Baton level benefits, you receive:

Invitation to lunch with the Executive Director and Governing Board Chair

First Chair ($10,000-19,999)
In addition to Gold Baton level benefits, you receive:

Recognition as an underwriter of a concert series in your name or as a tribute

Opportunities to meet privately with VSO musicians, soloists, and/or conductors

Concertmaster ($20,000-49,999)
In addition to First Chair level benefits, you receive:

Special opportunities to meet privately with VSO artistic leaders

Membership in the Crescendo Society, the VSO’s lifetime giving society ($25,000 minimum)

Maestro ($50,000 and above)
In addition to Concertmaster level benefits, you receive:

Membership in the Crescendo Society at the $50,000 level

Bravo Society Members (2009/2010 season)

First Chair
Mrs. Carolyn E. Long
Sam and Jinny Sammis

Gold Baton
Anonymous
Reverend and Mrs. C. Frederick Buechner
Mary Jane Burry
Ralph Colin
Molly Davies
Warren C. and Ann Weathers Francis
Virginia de Ganahl Russell and Charles Kimmel
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm F. Severance
Ken and Elizabeth Squier
Robert and Robin Veghte
Mr. and Mrs. Gaetano R. Vicinelli

Silver Baton
Mrs. Robert J. Bennett
Ed and Nancy Colodny
Frank and Ducky Donath
Stanley and Ann Emery
Ms. Miriam Adams Howland
L. Diana Carlisle and James Inman
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Kvedar, Jr.
Bruce Lisman
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Mandeville
Ms. Nancy Marshall and Mr. Stan Fishkin
Ms. Lois McClure
Estate of Constance Miller McCollom
Pat Robins and Lisa Schamberg
Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Schneider
Ken and Elizabeth Squier
Betty Stewart
Dr. and Mrs. John P. Tampas
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Young