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Support Us and Become a Friend of Our Orchestra

Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra relies on ticket sales and the support of generous individuals and businesses to sustain its operations. We deeply appreciate all contributions, which are tax-deductible and recognized in our season program. Your support ensures the continued success of our orchestra.
Three easy ways to support the Royal Oak Symphony:
1. Donate to "partners in performance" Here!
2. purchase a program ad here!
3. Be a sponsor donate to a special fund here!
Sponsorship Opportunities:
  • Conductor Fund

    By contributing, you help us retain exceptional artistic direction, ensuring our musicians stay inspired, our rehearsals remain rigorous, and our concerts continue to captivate audiences. Partner with us to keep exceptional music alive in our community!
  • Supplemental Musician Fund

    While our core orchestra forms the heart of every performance, certain masterworks call for unique or expanded instrumentation to truly shine. Bringing in specialized guest musicians—whether it is the shimmering sweep of a harp, the rich textures of a keyboard, or the deep, resonant tones of a contrabassoon—allows us to perform a broader, more adventurous repertoire.
    Your gift to the Supplemental Musician Fund directly helps us hire these talented professional guest artists, enriching our concert experiences and allowing our orchestra to tackle breathtaking, dynamic pieces. Partner with us to bring these extraordinary sonic colors to our stage!
  • Music Rental and Purchase Fund

    The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra is deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and enriching our community through the power of diverse artistic voices. By proudly featuring compositions by modern and under-represented creators, we expand the classical canon and ensure that our programs reflect the vibrant tapestry of the world we live in.
    Through these dynamic performances, we invite our audiences to experience fresh perspectives, discover powerful new sounds, and celebrate the evolving future of orchestral music right here in our community.
  • Young Artist Competition Fund

    The Young Artist Competition Fund directly supports talented, emerging musicians in our area by providing them with a platform to shine, compete, and grow as solo performers. Your donation helps cover competition prizes, performance opportunities with our orchestra, and educational opportunities that can launch a young musician's career.
    By contributing today, you are investing in the future of classical music and empowering rising stars in our community to reach their full potential!
  • Beethoven's 9th in 2029 Fund

    Performing Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony—with its iconic, transcendent "Ode to Joy"—is a dream project for our musicians and our community. Bringing a masterpiece of this scale to the stage requires extraordinary resources, from expanding our orchestra to uniting a full vocal chorus and featured soloists.
    Your donation directly supports music scores, venue arrangements, and the rehearsal capacity needed to make this ambitious vision a reality. Join us in laying the foundation for a historic, unforgettable performance—help us bring Beethoven's Ninth to our stage!
  • Print and Production Fund

    Every concert experience begins with a program in hand and a ticket to the show. Our flyers and concert programs play a critical role in spreading the word throughout our community and helping audiences connect deeply with the music perform.
    Your donation to the Print & Production Fund directly offsets the costs of printing high-quality programs, promotional flyers, and event tickets. By supporting this fund, you help ensure our concerts stay well-attended, our audiences remain informed, and our community stays connected to the music!

Thank you to Our 2026-2027 Partners in Performance Donors

Composer’s Circle ($1000+)
  • Jonathan Hirsch
Conductor’s Circle ($500–999)
  • Harry and Martie Thomalla, in honor of Lisa Wade
Principal Sponsors ($300–499)


Major Sponsors ($200–299)


Sponsors ($100–199)


Patron ($50–99)
  • Linda Patrick
Thank you to the Corporate Sponsors that supported our 30th Anniversary Gala!
Unexpected Craft Brewing Miner's Den Jewelers Kendall Design & Build Simone Eye Center Flute Specialists Image Printing
  • OUR Credit Union Hollywood Market Mack's Earplugs Eagle Rock Insurance Ray's Ice Cream Goss Law Group
Mailing Address
PO Box 1738 Royal Oak, MI 48068
Concert Location
Royal Oak Middle School Dondero Auditorium 709 N Washington Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067
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