Invest in Music, Invest in Our Community
Canada Day and 4th of July — help support the ISO's drive to organize "SkySO" concerts with a synchronized fireworks display, both for Canada Day and 4th of July in Michigan
Community Partnerships — reach out and let's see how the ISO can meet the needs of your business!
Take a closer look into every first-class community and you will find a strong cultural scene. The renewed growth of the Valley and small businesses is reflected in our strong symphony and regional theatre.
Studies demonstrate that a city's cultural atmosphere is a deciding factor when would-be Bluewater residents consider relocation.
Musically speaking, the ISO is now the strongest regional orchestra between London and Detroit. This drive forward, along with our willingness to program diverse music, has attracted the strongest musicians from our bridged communities and beyond. Your contribution supports our continuing modernization.
Ticketing revenue accounts for less and a third of costs to stage a single concert series. The rest must come from private donations and grant support, and since our goals include a more professional orchestra and lower ticket prices for a more inclusive community experience, we can't operate without donors.
Over 5,000 young people in Canada & Michigan saw the ISO perform this season. Bluewater area students makeup a segment of our volunteer base to assist ISO operations. And in 2022 we launched El Sistema, a free violin program centered in our First Nation communities.
No one will ever tax your generosity! ISO support from both corporate and private donors has ranged from $5 to $75,000, and the benefits are endless & rewarding.
