Support Your Orchestra
Music stirs each of us in a unique way, but it moves us all.
As music lovers, we understand the profound impact of live orchestral music
Its power to move us deeply, stirring emotions and creating memories that stay with us long after the final note fades. But not everyone has the chance to feel the transformative power of music.
Your Orchestra Wellington presents concerts for all ages and fulfils a valuable role accompanying opera, choir, ballet and musical theatre in the region. We rely on YOUR generosity to do what we do.
Your help brings music to life on stage
Aside from the usual tangible benefits that the Orchestra can provide, nothing is more valuable than knowing that your contribution goes directly toward supporting the activity of a longstanding charitable organisation working hard for their communities.
Your support sustains our mission, brings music to life on stage, and ensures that the transformative power of orchestral music reaches audiences of all ages throughout our community. Whether through community activations like the annual BIG BASH, or our yearly FREE family show Symphony in the Hutt, our donors and supporters make experiencing Orchestra Wellington a possibility for everyone.
Your help brings music to life for students
Through our educational offerings and Music to Schools programme, Orchestra Wellington reaches 10,000+ students every year.
Our donors and supporters make it possible to bring music directly to students, both in schools and in community venues. Your support enables us to provide students, educators, and families with opportunities to experience the thrill of live music, work directly with the professional musicians of Orchestra Wellington, and to learn about musical instruments and opportunities that they may not otherwise have the ability to access.
Every Gift Matters
Our goal is to be the most accessible orchestra in the country and we need your help. By making a donation now, you can help keep our ticket prices low so that people from all walks of life can enjoy our concerts. Your donation also helps us to take the music out of the concert hall and into the community, reaching children and families across the region.
Donations of any size help us keep our ticket prices low and take music out into our communities so that people from all walks of life can enjoy our concerts. We invite everyone to explore our flexible donation options, from donations when booking your season subscription to joining our Chair Donor programme, Music Director’s Club, or our Leave a Legacy initiative.
Every donation is tax deductible, and you will receive a receipt.
Other types of donations
Chair Donor
From $1,500 per year
Our musicians are the beating heart of Orchestra Wellington, devoting countless hours to providing music that motivates and inspires.
Choose your instrument, choose your musician and become the personal supporter of one of our talented and passionate players. You will receive invitations to exclusive events and receptions, as well as the opportunity to get to know your sponsored player.
Joining the Chair Donor program enables you to:
- Develop a relationship with a musician of your choice.
- Watch and enjoy the musical career of your musician – many of our players are involved in other projects alongside Orchestra Wellington
- Gain a deeper insight into the world of your musician.
- Enjoy relaxed social occasions with your musician, other Chair Donors and the Orchestra Wellington family.
- Receive recognition in Orchestra Wellington concert programs and the Orchestra Wellington website.
Music Director's Club
$2,500 individual per year
$3,500 couple per year
Join this select community of generous donors, with the opportunity to both support your orchestra and build a personal relationship with our engaging and inspiring Music Director, Marc Taddei.
You will be invited to exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ rehearsals and events, as well as our annual Music Director’s Club dinner with Marc Taddei.
Stories from
current donors
We are grateful for the on-going support of our Funders, Sponsors, Partners and Donors.
Support from generous individuals is increasingly important for us so that we are able to provide high quality orchestral experiences across our region and we would love for you to join our community of Donors.
For this purpose, we have defined our fundraising programmes to highlight the significance that each and every contribution makes to support our continued role in the cultural life of Wellington communities. By renewing or increasing your gift each season, you help us grow, innovate, and inspire.
Thank you for standing with us—your generosity is the music behind the music.