A Simple yet powerful concept…

Together we can accomplish that which cannot be done alone. By combining our resources, we can help grow and sustain classical music in our community. You can make a lasting contribution.


WAYS TO GIVE:

  • Bequests

    • In your will, you can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your total estate, or a share of the residue after other gifts. This may include cash, securities or other assets.

  • Gifts of Life Insurance

    • Simply name the BRSO as a full or partial beneficiary.

  • Gifts of Retirement Accounts

    • You can name the BRSO as beneficiary of your pension, 401k, IRA or other retirement account. Tax law permits those over 70 and 1/2 years of age to make a direct, tax-free charitable contribution from their IRA.

      Contact your financial advisor for more information.

Benefits include:

  • As a member of the Encore Society and a supporter of classical music, you will have the opportunity to become more involved in the BRSO.

  • In appreciation of your gift to support BRSO’s future excellence, you will be invited to attend events specially planned for your enjoyment.

  • With your permission, you will be listed in every BRSO concert program.

An estate gift to the brso will:

  • Continue your Annual Fund gift in perpetuity.

  • Support music education for generations of Baton Rouge area youth.

  • Enrich your community through music,

  • Help the BRSO maximize the potential of its mission.

With a planned gift to the BRSO, your wish to give philanthropically can be harmonized with your overall financial, tax, and estate planning goals. By leaving a charitable bequest to the BRSO’s Funds for Excellence, you have the pleasure of knowing that the music that has enriched your life will continue for future generations.

encore society members:

  • Alma McGrew*

  • Sally & Richard Norem*

  • Janice & Gerald Pellar

  • Jeanette and Robert* Rackley

  • Betty and Harvey Schwartzberg

  • Deborah Dunlevy Todd

  • Evelyn B. Tracy*

  • Michael Dudley Williams, Sr

  • Mae Calvin Belton*

  • Robert R. Casey*

  • Melanie & Russell Chapman, Ph.D

  • Christopher & Jenny D’Elia

  • Meredith Hathorn

  • Sarah Lou Hill*

  • Edith Kirkpatrick*

  • Carole Marshall

  • Barbara & Camp Matens

“A donation to the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra is a wonderful tribute to anyone who loves music. By remembering BRSO in your will, you will ensure future generations will benefit from your own musical legacy. My legacy, for example, will ensure that the LYO continues to enrich and enhance the lives of young musicians. Every contribution, large or small, restricted or unrestricted - will bring pleasure to music lovers, enable the BRSO to realize extraordinary projects, and help share the future of our world-class orchestra.”

-Deborah Dunlevy Todd

Where do i start?

For more information on becoming an Encore Society member, or to let us know that you are already a member, please contact Nick White at 225-383-0500, ext. 107 or at nicklaus@brso.org.

Every commitment makes a difference.