Donate to ESO

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The ESO is a charitable organization, meaning that fundraising is a critical component of the ESO’s annual activities. This year we will fundraise nearly $2-million – or 25% of our budget – from the community and people like you just to balance the books. Please join us in our efforts to be the best possible orchestra for Edmonton by making a donation today.

So Many Reasons To Donate To The ESO – What’s Yours?

I Enjoy A Great Night Out
Whether you’re hosting a client, it’s date night, a special occasion or you’re spending time with friends and family; with ticket prices as low as $20 the ESO offers outstanding entertainment value for your dollar.

  • Ticket prices only cover 40% of the cost of putting on a concert - donations from people like you are essential to keeping the price of your ticket down, and accessible to all.

It’s Better When It’s Live
The floor-shaking rumble of the Timpani; the crisp movement of the conductor’s baton; a shared experience with 1,700 fellow music lovers – these cannot be recreated at home or on your iPod.

  • Your gift helps create a live ESO experience that delights the senses and provides a pleasurable escape from the distractions of every day life

The ESO Is Good For Edmonton
Our city has a tremendous arts record. As a flagship organization in Edmonton, the ESO brings profile to our community through recordings and broadcasts, by nurturing local musicians and by bringing international artists and conductors to perform.

  • Your gift encourages artistic excellence and fosters creativity – a gift for all of Edmonton to enjoy.

The ESO Is Good For My Business
People and corporations want to move to a city that offers access to first-rate education, recreation and culture.

  • The ESO can help elevate your business through sponsorship and hosting opportunities.

My Tax-Deductible Donation Is A Gift That Gives Back
Every dollar counts toward making the ESO the best possible orchestra for Edmonton. Albertans enjoy a 50-cent tax credit for every dollar donated over $200/year.

  • Donors enjoy opportunities to go behind the scenes and see the orchestra as they have never seen it before - and they enjoy a generous tax credit from “the man” at tax time.

Donate shares and publicly traded securities and be exempt from paying tax on the capital gain. You also get a tax receipt for the value of the donated shares, so you can give today without directly affecting your pocketbook.

I Do It For The Children
We want our children to have every opportunity – to be exposed to Mozart, Gershwin and Tchaikovsky while their senses are fresh with wonder.

  • Your gift helps over 30,000 students from Northern Alberta participate in ESO music education programs each year.

BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...

I Do It For Me!
Every reason is a great reason to donate to the ESO - but most importantly, do it for you! You deserve the exquisite joy of hearing a brilliant piece of music; experiencing the power of live performance; the anticipation of applause; and best of all, unforgettable ESO concert experiences for years to come.

  • Knowing your gift helps to create beautiful music is a great feeling unto itself. If there are other benefits – even better!

ESO REGISTERED CHARITABLE NUMBER: 11889 4203 RR0001

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