The Boston Civic Symphony Spring Appeal
Spring Appeal
The Civic’s ninety-ninth season is coming to a close on May 12. What a fabulous season it has been! Our final concert will include String quartet No. 1 in G Major by Florence Price, Azul by Golijov, featuring Cello Soloist Allison Eldridge, and Pines of Rome by Respighi.
In addition to performing fantastic music featuring fabulous soloists, this year we have been successful in extending our outreach both locally and world-wide. Our classical concerts have been live-streamed free of charge. We have also offered complimentary tickets to more community organizations as well as students throughout greater Boston.
As we look forward to our one hundredth season, we need your help more than ever to continue our mission. Please consider making a donation to our spring appeal.
Your charitable gift to the Civic enables us to:
$5,000 – Provide funding for our guest artists for the year
$2,500 – Support our music rentals for the season
$1,000 – Support our instrument rental fees for one concert
$500 – Help support our audio recording fees for one performance
$250 – Underwrite our paid advertising for one concert
$100 – Provide funding for our concert poster outside Jordan Hall
$50 – Cover the cost of copying parts for one performance
No donation is too small! Every contributor will have their name listed on the donor page of our May 12 concert program and be acknowledged in a Constant Contact e-mail.
For larger gifts, you may receive additional benefits, including an afternoon or evening with Music Director Francisco Noya, sponsorship of either a soloist or a piece, or an invitation to one of our post-concert receptions.
How to Contribute
Or By Check Payable to:
Boston Civic Symphony
P.O. Box 1082
Brookline, MA 02446
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About the Artists
FAQ About the Live Stream
Is the performance really live?
Yes! There may be pre-recorded messages and videos prior to 3:00 p.m. EST. At that time, we go live.
Will there be a live chat during the performance?
We will have a live chat during the performance. You will also have the ability to donate via the live chat by clicking on the $ icon.
Great! What is a live chat?
Viewers will have an opportunity to ask questions and post comments about the concert in real time. In order to do so, you will need a YouTube account. If you don’t have one, you may set one up prior to the concert using a Gmail address. We will have a moderator from the orchestra answering questions and fielding comments.
How much are tickets?
The concert is free online. If you would like to make a donation to help cover our
costs of recording and livestreaming, click the “Donate” button. Thank you for your support!
What happens if there are technical difficulties?
Earthquakes during the World Series? A blackout during the Super Bowl? Yeah, it could happen to us too. If we experience technical problems, the concert will be available on our YouTube channel at a later date.
Can I applaud after each piece?
Yes! Unfortunately our musicians won’t be able to see or hear you, but express
your enjoyment by post your comments on the Live Chat and on our Facebook and our YouTube page later.
Oh no! I missed the concert or I won’t be able to make it. Is there going to be a recording of the concert?
Yes. Just as any uploaded YouTube video. It will be made available on this page and on our YouTube Channel after the concert is over.
I missed the start of the concert. Can I watch from the beginning?
Yes. You will have the ability during the Live Stream to rewind from the beginning. However, if you want to send a live chat response it may not be in real time.