Support

BECOME A PATRON

Become a Patron of the ACO and join the Orchestra’s inner circle, by making a fully tax deductible donation to support one of the important and worthwhile programs below. With your help, we can continue to make great performances and music education accessible to all, from children in disadvantaged schools to audiences across Australia and all over the world. You can become a Patron by making a donation to the ACO or by leaving a gift to the ACO in your will.

For more information about the ACO’s giving programs, please contact Lillian Armitage, Philanthropy Manager at Lillian.Armitage@aco.com.au or on (02) 8274 3835 or Sally-Anne Biggins, Patrons Manager at sally-anne.biggins@aco.com.au or on (02) 8274 3830.

	Medici Program In the time-honoured fashion of the great Medici family, the ACO’s Medici Patrons support the Chairs of our individual players and help the Orchestra to attract and retain musicians of the highest calibre.
	Education Programs Support the future of Australian music by becoming a Patron of our Emerging Artists and Education Programs. Help us to change lives, giving students the inspiration and tools to continue a lifelong musical journey.
	International Patrons Program ‘If there’s a better chamber orchestra in the world today, I haven’t heard it.’ The Guardian Help us to showcase Australian excellence on the world stage.
	Recording Projects Help us to preserve the essence of the ACO today for people to hear it again and again, for many years to come. In 2012, become a Patron of the ACO's Mendelssohn recording, featuring the world renowned Russian pianist, Polina Leschenko.
	Instrument Fund The ACO has established the ACO Instrument Fund, to offer patrons and wholesale investors the opportunity to participate in the ownership of a bank of instruments of the Golden Age for use by the world-class ACO musicians. Become a Patron of the ACO Instrument Fund Invest in the ACO Instrument Fund
	Continuo Circle – ACO Bequest Program Make a gift to the ACO in your will and ensure that the ACO plays on, for future generations.
	Capital Challenge Support the ACO’s Capital Challenge – a secure fund, the income from which will permanently strengthen the ACO. For more information on the Capital Challenge, please contact Lillian Armitage, Philanthropy Manager on (02) 8274 3835 or at Lillian.Armitage@aco.com.au.
	New Commissions Make a donation to the ACO to assist us to commission new works, for the enjoyment and enchantment of audiences now and in the future. For more information on new commissions, please contact Lillian Armitage, Philanthropy Manager on (02) 8274 3835 or at Lillian.Armitage@aco.com.au.