Support Our Year-End Campaign!!

Include Sedona Symphony in your year-end giving and YOUR GIFT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR UP TO $20,000, thanks to George and Pat Witteman. Help us match the Witteman’s gift by December 31, 2025. Your gift will support every aspect of our concerts, from the musicians’ salary to rent for the concert venue; from artist travel to marketing and advertising. You help make quality orchestral music available for all in Sedona and the region.

“We were so impressed with this season’s opening concert—the guest soloist and the new conductor were simply outstanding. We are happy to inspire others to invest in one of our community’s finest assets: Sedona Symphony.

“We’ve always believed that you give where you live, and that you give to the things you believe in. We believe in beauty: in the landscape and in the music hall. Please help us support this excellent Symphony.”

— George & Pat Witteman

Make your year-end gift today! To make your gift, fill out the form to the right or mail your check to Sedona Symphony, POB 4672, Sedona, 86340, Attn: Development.

Thank you, George and Pat Witteman, for keeping live music alive in Sedona!

Why Should You Support Sedona Symphony?

  • To Keep Ticket Prices Affordable for All

    Sedona Symphony’s Board of Trustees are committed to keeping ticket prices as low as possible, but concert revenues cover less than 30% of the Symphony’s expenses, making charitable gifts essential to our continued success as an affordable community resource.

  • To Provide A Local Cultural Resource

    Residents of Sedona and its surrounding communities do not need to travel to Chicago, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, or beyond to hear world-class musicians performing challenging and inspirational repertoire. Donations and sponsorships make this local access possible.

  • To Empower A Cultural Asset

    Sedona is a renowned tourism destination, with internationally-recognized natural and spiritual resources, and exceptional shopping and dining for visitors. Sedona Symphony adds a crucial cultural asset to our community’s marketing, sustainable only via charitable support.

  • To Fuel The Local Economy

    Charitable contributions are highly leveraged across the community, contributing to its economic health and well-being; approximately 50 people living across Arizona are employed for each concert, their economic activity directly supported by your philanthropic gifts.

  • To Offset Cuts to Funding for the Arts

    Government and corporate support for the arts has become more precarious in recent years, making individuals’ charitable support ever more important in the life of the Symphony.

  • To Support Community Wellness

    Listening to an orchestra performing live is a powerful experience, where complex webs of sound and timbre can be a source of elevation, awe, and mental health and well-being. A financially-healthy Symphony contributes to the ambient well-being of its home community.

  • To Build Community

    Symphony orchestra performances can be catalysts for building and sustaining community networks. Concerts are excellent opportunities for neighbors to connect and share powerful experiences, and stable financial support is essential to allowing Sedona Symphony to fully live our mission of “enriching the quality of life of our Northern Arizona community through the power of live orchestral music that educates, entertains, and inspires.”

  • To Invest in Our Young People

    As K-12 music programs atrophy on a national basis, the educational opportunities provided to young people by attending Symphony performances become ever more profound. An investment in the Symphony is an investment in the next generation’s health and well-being.

  • To Become A Partner in Our Success

    Charitable support for Sedona Symphony represents a valuable partnership between donors and those who benefit from their generosity. You become a valued stakeholder in the Symphony when you participate as a donor or sponsor, and our musicians, in turn, are empowered to share the fruits of their hard-earned skills to benefit all those in attendance.

  • To Enhance Your Own Financial Portfolio

    As a 501(c)3 charitable enterprise, donations to Sedona Symphony (especially long-term pledge or planned gifts) may provide significant tax-deductible benefits within your financial planning portfolio; consult your trusted financial advisors or tax professionals to maximize the tax-relief benefits that may be available to our charitable donors and sponsors.

Other Ways to Support the Sedona Symphony

In addition to individual donations, there are several impactful ways you can support the Sedona Symphony and help us continue to bring world-class orchestral music to our community.

Pledge through the Symphony Sponsorship Program

Consider a deeper commitment to the arts through our Symphony Sponsorship Program (SSP). This three-year pledge program allows you to make a lasting impact, helping us plan and execute our long-term goals. Your pledge will enable us to attract top-tier guest artists, invest in the development of our musicians, keep ticket costs affordable for our community, and enhance the overall concert experience for our audiences. As as an SSP Member, you will be an integral part of our mission, ensuring the Symphony's continued success and growth.

Join the Sedona Symphony Legacy Society

The music we share today is only possible because of the vision and generosity of our founders and donors. The Sedona Symphony Legacy Society invites you to carry that spirit forward by including the Symphony in your estate plans. Create a living legacy that sustains our concerts, supports our musicians, and nurtures the next generation of music lovers. Legacy gifts can support the area of the Symphony that means the most to you — from artistic leadership and guest artists, to youth education and community engagement. Click HERE to learn more.

Build the William and Elizabeth Sweeney Endowment Fund

Please consider contributing your planned gift to the inspirational William and Elizabeth Sweeney Endowment Fund. Established with a transformational $100,000 gift from long-time patrons Bill and Liz Sweeney. This landmark fund strengthens the very heart of our orchestra by supporting the role of Artistic Director and Conductor beginning in July 2026. This endowment aims to sustain and grow Sedona Symphony’s artistic goal to reach wider audiences in Sedona, the Verde Valley, and beyond. Click HERE to learn more.

Volunteer at a Concert

Another way to contribute to our success is by volunteering. Whether you’re greeting guests at concerts, helping with ticket sales, or housing a guest musician, your time and effort are invaluable. Volunteering is not only a great way to support the Symphony but also an opportunity to connect with fellow music lovers and enjoy the performances.

If you're interested in exploring any of these opportunities, please reach out to our Board Vice President, Margaret Davis, to discuss how you can get involved. Your support, in whatever form it takes, helps sustain the Sedona Symphony and enrich the cultural landscape of Sedona.

Host a Fundraiser

Share your passion for music and community with others! Become an active supporter by hosting a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Fundraiser for the Sedona Symphony. Our interactive and intuitive P2P Fundraising tool makes it easy to launch and run campaigns that benefit the Symphony. With an easy-to-use dashboard, you can manage donations, track your fundraiser’s performance, edit campaign details, and access social media sharing tools. By hosting a fundraiser, you’re not only supporting the Symphony financially but also inspiring your community to engage with our vibrant Sedona arts community. There’s a deep satisfaction in knowing that your efforts are helping to bring music to life and enriching the cultural fabric of Sedona.