Support the ACO

Supporters of the Arensky Chamber Orchestra share our passion for making music for our time. They allow us to continue our creative work without compromising our goals. This means we can fulfil our mission, and bring cutting-edge musical experiences to as wide an audience as possible.

In return, ACO Members experience first-hand the creative process that makes the orchestra unique: they can sit in on rehearsals with our internationally renowned directors, get to know the musicians at special private events and receive a range of exclusive benefits throughout the ACO concert season.

Check out our Members Brochure below for details:*

ACO Members Scheme

In the classical music world ticket sales cover only a fraction of the cost of a concert. For an orchestra as ambitious as the ACO, we rely on the generous support of individuals and trusts to make our continued creative growth possible. Our Members don't just support us — they become one of us, joining us behind the scenes, in the rehearsal studio and even in the boardroom.

All Members, from Subscribers to Benefactors and the St. Petersburg Group can enjoy:

• An ACO Membership Card
• Regular updates by email and our subscribers' newsletter
• Option to purchase tickets to our annual ACO Members' party
• Option to add a guest to your subscription

Subscriber: £30 - £99

Friend: £100 - £299

As subscriber plus:

• A free programme at every ACO concert
• 'Inside the ACO': rehearsal passes and a talk by one of our directors
• Acknowledgement in newsletters and on our website
• Priority booking (the option to purchase tickets before the general public)

Patron: £300 - £599

As Friend plus:

• Tickets for you and a guest to one ACO concert plus complimentary champagne
• Access to post- and pre-concert receptions
• Acknowledgement in programmes
• Bronze booking service (see right)
• Priority booking over Friends

Benefactor: £600 - £999

As Patron plus:

• Tickets for you and a guest to two ACO concerts plus complimentary champagne
• Two complimentary tickets to our annual ACO Members' party
• Annual review signed by a selection of ACO musicians
• Silver booking service (see right)
• Priority booking over Patrons

For further information or to apply to become an ACO Member please contact Will Kunhardt on will@theaco.co.uk

The St. Petersburg Group

Becoming a member of the St Petersburg Group gives you the opportunity to involve yourself personally in the inner workings of the ACO. Over and above the stated membership fee, you can choose exactly how further donations are used: anything from sponsoring a chair or entire orchestral section, to backing our marketing campaigns; from expanding our music library, to becoming the sole or principal sponsor of a complete event. Following a meeting with our directors we'll provide you with a bespoke package of involvement that gives you the satisfaction of seeing the direct results of your contribution. Most importantly, you'll know that you are taking a first hand role in shaping the future of the orchestra.

Members of the St. Petersburg Group enjoy all benefits of an ACO Benefactor plus:

• Highest priority booking
• Gold Booking service (see right)
• Involvement in the annual concert supported by the St. Petersburg Group
• The opportunity to donate further to a specific area and to join us in creating a personalised package of involvement and access (see above)

St. Petersburg Group Membership: £1,000

Principal Supporter: donations of above £5,000

• A private performance by one or more members of the ACO*
• A private dinner with selected members of the ACO
• Access to a place on The ACO Experience**
• Opportunity to sit on our board of directors and influence the creative direction of the orchestra

The Founder's Circle

Donations of above £10,000 give you the opportunity to become the sole or principal sponsor of an ACO concert and qualify you to become a member of our Founder's Circle. Get involved with the planning and execution of an inspirational event; discuss ideas with our management team; watch the project grow from the first rehearsal into a thrilling final performance (where you'll have the opportunity to present any associated awards) and talk with the players and directors about their experiences.

Becoming an ACO Member

Become an ACO Member today by printing our Members Application form below and sending it to:

Arensky Chamber Orchestra
57d Weltje Road,
London
W6 9LS

Click the link below and then select the print icon from the top left of the browser window

Members Application Form

For further information or to apply to become an ACO Member please contact Steffan Rees on steffan@theaco.co.uk

Current ACO Members

We would like to thank the following ACO Members for their generous support:

St. Petersburg Group

• Tom Keeter (Principal Supporter)
• Caroline Sutton
• Dona Lee Croft
• Christopher Marks and Lindsay Rodes
• Jenny Hall

Benefactors

• Joanna Rees

Patrons

• Christopher and Sandy King
• Clarke Rees
• John Capaldi

Friends

• Lord & Lady Lipsey
• Andrew Boxer & Sue Corbett
• Nigel Wheeler
• Tony & Carole Bell

ACO Charitable Partners

We would like to thank the following charities for their generous support:

• The Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust
• The Elias Fawcett Trust
• The Foyle Foundation
• The Ernest Cook Trust
• The Eranda Foundation

Corporate Partnerships

It is becoming more and more widely recognised that sponsorship is one of the most effective forms of marketing. We agree. Whether you want to strengthen your brand image and connect with your target markets, impress your clients or engage with your employees, we can offer something special.

We will tailor a proposal to your specific objectives and work with you in order that you gain maximum leverage from the partnership. Sponsorships are one of the best ways for businesses to deepen their connection with their target markets. You can add value to your brand by associating it with our events and demonstrate your cultural understanding by aligning yourself with world-class art. We can also provide you with exciting hospitality options and employee benefits, from the best seats at spine-tingling concerts to dinners, event animation and team building workshops. Or how about using our concerts and events as sampling platforms for your product or service?

No one loses. Not you, not us and not our audience. Join the ACO and together we can create a win-win-win relationship.

We've put together a great range of sponsorship options and solutions. Find out what we have to offer by browsing our Corporate Sponsorship brochure below:

For more information on our corporate partnership packages email Staffan Rees at steffan@theaco.co.uk.