CORPORATE COUNCIL
BUILDING YOUR BRAND; BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY After a successful launch during the 2024 – 2025 season, the Council continues to grow and host insightful networking events.
NETWORKING SERIES HIGHLIGHTS:
• “Where Music Education Meets Technology” with Tracy Lynn Curry “The D.O.C.” and former American Idol CMO Chris Gannett • “Overcoming the Unthinkable: Path to Empowerment & Professional Growth” with Darlene Ellison, Lakewood Market Leader, SVP, Veritex Community Bank, and Jan Rugg, Manager of Public Affairs, Atmos Energy
WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
Direct networking and cultivating new prospects for a company has a significant impact on both your community and internal development, all while supporting the arts. Corporate Council members can engage with PSO-selected guests to share their services, missions, values, and goals, fostering opportunities to grow clientele and connections. These relationships are identified and developed at exclusive quarterly networking events with guest speakers. Access to luxury concert tickets and exclusive marketing benefits are also member perks!
ANNUAL COMPANY MEMBERSHIP
Valid for use by all company staff/employees Membership renews annually, based on the time of enrollment
Plano Symphony Orchestra
Corporate Council Being a corporate sponsor of the Plano Symphony Orchestra has been a rewarding experience — attending the performances has been a joy, and it’s even more rewarding knowing that our support helps bring the gift of music to others in the community. We are proud to be a part of the PSO, an organization that enriches lives through music and strengthens the cultural fabric of our local communities. We absolutely encourage other companies to join to make a lasting and meaningful impact. Bartlett & West, Corporate Council Member
WHY BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR?
BRANDING. HOSPITALITY. CLIENT ENTERTAINMENT. COMMUNITY ACCESS. • Your company brand, product, and/or service will reach a highly desirable, affluent, and loyal audience. • You will generate high-impact results through tangible marketing and promotional programs.
2025–2026 SEASON
• You will gain access to unique client entertainment and networking opportunities. Most importantly, you will be able to show your support of the Plano Symphony Orchestra’s mission of bringing the joy of music to everyone in our community. For more information on how you can become a corporate sponsor and how the PSO can customize a sponsorship package to meet your unique vision, values, branding, and marketing needs, please call Brittney Geurink, Corporate Development Manager, at 972-473-7262 x136 or email bgeurink@planosymphony.org.
PSO BY THE NUMBERS • Symphony Concerts > 8 season and 2 non subscription concerts scheduled for the 2025 – 2026 season > First international tour — Mexico City — scheduled for October 2025 • School Concert Education Program* > 18,000+ students and teachers impacted > 165 schools within 10 school districts and 25 private/home schools > 40% of attendance comes from Title I schools throughout the DFW area • Sensory-Friendly Family Series Concert > 100 neurodivergent attendees served at the series’ 2025 inaugural concert • PSO Scholarship Program > 187 scholarships, since inception, awarded to cover both fall and spring semester private music lessons, offered weekly • Healing Notes > Music therapy-influenced concerts and sessions developed and presented in partnership with Sound Starts Music, a board-recognized music therapy institution > Serves 1,600+ seniors per season > 62 concerts* > 84 senior living facilities have participated in the program (and growing) • Women Composers Series* > 2 concerts held at Frisco and Plano locations featuring chamber and string ensemble works > Featured an up-and-coming young woman professional conductor > 8 female composers represented
Become a Corporate Sponsor
* 2024 – 2025 season data
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS CORPORATE SPONSORS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT –
Connect with Brittney Geurink, Corporate Development Manager, to learn more about the Council and how your membership supports the Symphony. Phone: 972-473-7262 x136 Email: bgeurink@planosymphony.org
The Plano Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as designated by the IRS. Music Director: Héctor Guzmán | President & CEO: Gregory Patterson | Chairman: Nancy Freeman Plano Symphony Orchestra | 1635 Dorchester Drive Plano, TX 75075 | 972-473-7262 | www.planosymphony.org
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