When most people buy concert tickets, they naturally think they’re paying for two hours of beautiful music. In reality, those two hours are the culmination of months of planning and hundreds of behind-the-scenes details.
Months before opening night, music is selected, musicians are contracted, rehearsal schedules are created, venues are reserved, music is rented, programs are designed, volunteers are organized, and countless details come together to create a memorable concert experience.
All of these preparations require significant resources. You have probably heard that ticket sales only cover about one-third of these costs. The rest comes from generous people and organizations who believe that great music enriches our community.
🚗 Bringing the Orchestra Together
Musicians travel from across Florida and beyond. Coordinating travel, hotels, meals, and rehearsal schedules begins long before the first rehearsal.
🎼 Securing the Music
Most orchestral music is rented, not owned. Publishers charge rental fees for every performance, and every musician needs professionally prepared parts.
🎭 Preparing the Venue
Every venue becomes a concert hall. Chairs, music stands, percussion, lighting, and equipment must all be transported and arranged before the audience arrives.
📖 Creating the Concert Experience
It’s the little things that count. Programs are designed, tickets sold, volunteers coordinated, and hundreds of details managed so the evening feels effortless.
💼 Supporting Operations
Every performance depends on year-round operations. Musicians, insurance, technology, ticketing, marketing, and administration keep the Philharmonic running long after the applause ends.
❤️ Fund Raising & Community Support
Donations and partnerships make the magic happen. Board members, staff, and volunteers spend countless hours securing the donations and partnerships that are essential for the Philharmonic’s financial needs.
Every seat filled helps strengthen the Philharmonic.
Every ticket purchased strengthens the orchestra. Every friend you bring introduces someone new to live orchestral music. Post about the Philharmonic on social media. We are counting on you to help us achieve our attendance goal.
There are many ways to donate and support The Florida Philharmonic.
In addition to purchasing tickets, you can also help by making an annual gift in any amount, sponsoring a musician, sponsoring a venue, recognizing milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, or new additions to the family, or taking advantage of tax-smart giving options such as a Qualified Charitable Distribution.
Explore all the ways to support the music you love.
Every ambassador and volunteer helps make each performance possible.
Our wonderful ambassadors and volunteers support the Philharmonic in many ways. Here are some of the ways in which they contribute:
