How You Can Help
Become a Subscriber
Never miss a concert! Save on performances, lock in preferred seats, and support our musicians with your presence.
5-concert Gold Subscriptions – for sale until the first concert of the season. These Gold Subscriptions offer our greatest value for ticket prices – four tickets for the price of five single tickets. In addition, Gold Subscribers receive one seat voucher for each subscription seat that can be redeemed at any season concert.
3-concert Silver Subscriptions – For sale until the December concert, Silver Subscriptions offer a 20% discount from the cost of single tickets and can be configured to include any three of the five season concerts.
Renewal subscriptions – GBS automatically saves your subscription seats for new seasons until the start of the next season.
To purchase subscriptions, call the GBS office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons between 1 – 4pm at 203-576-0263.
The Gustav Meier Memorial Fund
Established at the request of Maestro Meier’s family, this fund will help to perpetuate our late Music Director’s legacy of arts and culture in Bridgeport by directly supporting GBS.
Backer Level
For your donation of $200-499, you will receive one of the first-run CD’s.
Gold Record Level
For your donation of $500-$1999, you will be invited to a special reception with Eric Jacobsen (plus the CD)
Platinum Record Level
For your donation of $2000 or more, in addition to the above, you will be listed as a sponsor of this album.
The Susan Flemming Memorial Fund
Longtime GBS subscriber and supporter Susan Flemming, a tireless worker on committees and events, passed away on July 14, 2019. She was married for over 50 years to GBS Treasurer Robert Flemming. Sue’s family has graciously asked that donations be made in her honor to GBS.
The Cynthia Scudder Memorial Fund
This campaign was established by the family of longtime subscriber and supporter, Mrs. Cynthia Scudder, who passed away on July 6, 2019. Mrs. Scudder was a passionate lover of great music and a valued supporter of GBS for many years.
The Gustav Meier Memorial Fund
Established at the request of Maestro Meier’s family, this fund will help to perpetuate our late Music Director’s legacy of arts and culture in Bridgeport by directly supporting GBS.
Your Gift to the Greater Bridgeport Symphony is a Gift to the Community
Annual Fund
Many people are surprised to learn that ticket sales do not pay for the full cost of a concert. Even with a full house, ticket sales cover less than 40% of the costs. We depend on the generosity of our patrons, supporters, and local businesses to fulfill our mission to celebrate, educate, inspire, and provide excellence in musical programming in the Greater Bridgeport community.
GBS Is About More Than Concerts
Our five concerts each season are perhaps the most visible sign of our presence in the Greater Bridgeport community. However, an essential part of our mission is EDUCATION. Music has the power to teach – not just children, but everyone. Your support helps us fulfill this vital part of our mission.
To mail in a donation, please send a check to:
Greater Bridgeport Symphony
446 University Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Individual Donor Levels
All donations will be recognized in GBS Program Journals during that season after receiving your gifts. Larger donations are recognized for at least one full year after they are received, thus some donations roll over from one season to the next.
Angel $7,500 and Up
Benefactor $5,000—$7,499
Conductor’s Circle $2,500—$4,999
Music Sponsor $1,000—$2,499
Patron $500-$999
Supporter $250—$499
Associate $100—$249
Contributor Up To $99
All donations are recognized in GBS Program Journals for 18 months after receiving your gifts. Thus, some donations roll over from one season to the next. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Consult your tax advisor.
Any donation in excess of $1,000 may be made in memory or in honor of someone, and will be listed in the Program Journals with the names of the donor and honoree.
Call our office for information about making donations via appreciated stock transfers or individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs are an excellent way to maximize the value of the contribution to both GBS and the donor.
Local Businesses & Corporations
Businesses in our area: what better way to show your involvement in the community that by supporting one of Bridgeport’s major cultural assets? You’ll be noticed by a broad audience that includes community leaders and benefactors, and your company will be associated with the great cause of education and culture in local education.
Enjoy many sponsorship benefits including opportunities to cultivate and entertain clients with complimentary tickets, invitations to special GBS events, and more.
For more information contact Mark Halstead at mark@gbs.org
Program Journal
GBS distributes a full-color concert program journal for all five of our season’s concerts each year, full of Interesting Information. Your full-color ad will be positioned alongside information people want to read. Past and present journals are also online, so people will see your ad beyond this season and beyond the concert hall. For more information about placing a program ad, contact Mark Halstead at mark@gbs.com.