Support NCCO

As a non-profit charitable organization, NCCO relies on financial contributions from individual donors, government agencies, and numerous foundations and corporations to fund its performances and education program. Ticket sales make up less than a quarter of the money needed to make the music happen.

Since 1993, all contributions to the New Century Chamber Orchestra have been matched on a 1-for-2 basis by the Orchestra's Honorary Chairman, Gordon Getty.

Giving Levels

Each gift, no matter how small or large, helps our programs. Your donations are tax-deductible. Click here for full list of donors.

Cremona Circle ($10,000 and above)

Cremona Circle members are our closest and dearest friends whose commitment to the NCCO and to its music are unsurpassed. For this elite leadership group, giving is its own reward. In addition to the benefits below, Cremona Circle members may choose to be credited as the sponsor of a work performed by the Orchestra.

See our Cremona Circle donors.

Guarnerius Circle ($5,000 - $9,999)

Guarnerius Circle members are leaders of our organization, and may attend all recitals by our guest concertmasters, free of charge, throughout the season. To go further into the music, members may also attend a special Guarnerius Circle rehearsal “guided” by a guest concertmaster. Guarnerius Circle members may choose to be credited with sponsorship of an individual concert or an Orchestra member of their choice throughout the season.

Invitation to a special “guided” rehearsal by a guest concertmaster
Sponsor credit for a concert or musician
Surprises throughout the season
Plus benefits below

See our Guarnerius Circle donors.

Amati Circle ($2,500 to $4,999)

Amati Circle members have an added benefit we introduce during 2007-08: the annual Violinmakers Lunch. This event, led by our new Music Director, and will take place in the workshop of a noted instrument maker, and will be followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Annual Violinmakers Lunch
Attendance at two guest concertmaster recitals free of charge
Plus benefits below

See our Amati Circle donors.

Stradivarius Circle ($1,000 to $2,499)

Stradivarius Circle donors are treasured members of the Orchestra’s immediate family. This group of distinguished patrons gathers several times each season in private homes and other locations for elegant evenings of music, food, wine and friendship. Stradivarius Circle events are each unique and bring our members fresh insights into music and musical instruments in beautiful settings. In 2007-08, the group will have an exclusive preview party to meet the new NCCO Music Director.

• Welcoming party for the new Music Director
Attendance to one guest concertmaster recital with your guest free of charge
Invitations to all Stradivarius Circle events; program listing throughout the season
Plus benefits below

See our Stradivarius Circle donors.

Leaders ($500 - $999)

Leaders are music lovers who care deeply about the NCCO, and who wish to serve as an example to others by their generosity. Leaders are invited to attend major Stradivarius Circle events during the season.

Invitations to special events, including An Evening Serenade and the Getty Dinner
Plus benefits listed below

See our Leader level donors.

Investors ($100 - $499)

Investors understand the substantial value of NCCO concerts, and make a significant, meaningful contribution to ensure that the New Century Chamber Orchestra – the Bay Area’s premiere chamber orchestra – remains musically vibrant and financially strong.

NCCO newsletter and program book listing throughout season.

See our Investor level donors.

Sponsors (up to $99)

Sponsors are important NCCO supporters who understand the importance of a contribution because the price of a ticket covers only a small portion of the expense of presenting a concert.

NCCO newsletter and program book listing throughout season.

See our Sponsor level donors.