Become a patron

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Support your Orchestra

 

Help us to continue creating music and enriching our community

Donations can be made to Darwin Symphony Orchestra to help bring diverse and engaging orchestral performances and education programs to the Northern Territory.

As a Patron you can enjoy:

  • A close connection with Darwin Symphony Orchestra’s musicians and community
  • Behind the scenes access with special events
  • Contributing to programs that you are passionate about
  • A connection with like-minded supporters of the arts
  • Acknowledgement of your support through DSO’s print and online materials

 

Areas of Support

Artistic Development

Assist the orchestra in developing its unique artistic contribution to the Northern Territory. Your donation supports the commissioning of new Australian work, and provides opportunities for our players to participate in workshops with visiting specialists to develop their musicianship.

Education and Outreach Programs

These accessible and engaging programs bring the joy of live classical music to hundreds of school students and audiences across the Northern Territory.

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Chair Sponsorship

Chair sponsors support a favourite instrument or musician, and enjoy a special connection to the musician they support. Please contact us if you wish to find out more about Chair Sponsorship.

 

Queries and Additional information

If you have any queries please contact the DSO Office by email at: dso@cdu.edu.au or telephone (08) 8946 6488.

Become a Patron

Current Patrons

 

Conductor's Circle ($10,000+)

  • Anonymous (1)

Diamond Patrons ($5,000 - $9,999)

  • Kirsty Howey
  • Prof. Louise Maple-Brown and Simon Niblock
  • Michael & Ingrid Stephens
  • Anonymous (2)

Platinum Patrons ($2,500 - $4,999)

  • Elizabeth & Max Chalmers
  • The Hon Sally Thomas AC
  • Geoff Stearn

Gold Patrons ($1,000 - $2,499)

  • Mary Frost
  • Pauline Tauschke
  • Vida Goodvach
  • John & Marie Hardy
  • Amir Haydarpour
  • Fiona & Michael Loughlin
  • Marie-Louise Pearson
  • Ken & Sylvia Suter
  • Bryan Pritchard
  • David Shilton
  • Christine Tarbett-Buckley & Tim Buckley
  • Peter Waggitt
  • Anonymous (3)

Silver Patrons ($500 - $999)

  • Cathy & Rod Applegate
  • Lauren Arnold & Alan Cass
  • Kate Carter & Paul Carter OAM
  • Rick & Lynda Davies
  • Anna & Isabella Penna
  • Megan & Paul Lawton
  • Brownwyn & Phillip Carson
  • Hugh Heggie & Ruth Jones
  • Eloise Toohey
  • Richard Purnell
  • Kate Stephens
  • Annie Whybourne
  • Kathleen Harry
  • Kevin Davis AM
  • Anonymous (1)

Bronze Patrons ($250 - $499)

  • The Greenwood Family
  • The Caulfield Family
  • Andrew & Sue Stone
  • Aaron & Aimee Hay
  • Lucy Crawford
  • Glen Ewers
  • Kate Fell
  • Claire Kilgariff
  • Maxina Parkes
  • Helen Summers
  • Heather Brown
  • James Teh
  • Prof Anna Ralph
  • Anonymous (2)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SUPPORT

As a valued Darwin Symphony Orchestra patron, you'll join a community of passionate supporters who believe that music has the power to bring people together and enrich lives.

Patrons are invited to attend behind-the-scenes events such as rehearsals and post-performance gatherings with our Artistic Director, musicians, and or guest artists. As a thank you for your support, we may extend access to priority seating and send exclusive updates about the impact of your donation.

We’re proud to recognise the generosity of our patrons in our concert programs, annual reports, and here on our website.