Did you know that ROCO donors make nearly everything we do possible? An extraordinary 95% of our annual programming ($2.25 million in FY26) is fueled by
contributed support. Because of this generosity, ROCO’s bold and accessible musical experiences reach 20,000 people each year in person and an impressive 7 million more digitally worldwide.
Contributed support not only allows us to present performances at the highest artistic level, but also unlocks an array of impactful access initiatives, including Pay-What-You-Wish tickets, free livestreams available worldwide, and a digital listening library of more than 1,300 tracks available anytime online or instantly through ROCO on the Go QR codes across Houston. It also brings to life new commissions from today’s most compelling composers as we seek out the Bachs and Beethovens of our time, and brings the joy of live music into hospice and senior living centers through our Musicians with a Mission initiative.
As ROCO’s impact continues to grow, we are excited to invite our most enthusiastic supporters to help shape what comes next by becoming Visionaries and investing boldly in artistic innovation, championing living composers, and expanding access so that transformative musical experiences are open and fully accessible to all.
Visionaries are individuals who believe in the future of connection through the language of classical music and want to be closer to the creatives who are the heartbeat of this organization. In return, members enjoy unique behind-the-scenes experiences that deepen their relationship to ROCO’s artists, ideas, and impact, as well as personal insights and updates from ROCO’s Artistic Director.
Support from Visionaries provides essential leadership funding for programming across the whole ROCOsphere, ensuring a thriving future for ROCO’s elite artists.
Membership is available at the $100,000, $50,000, and $25,000 levels.
CONCERTO LEVEL
$100,000
The Concerto level is for those ready to make extraordinary annual leadership gifts that help shape ROCO’s artistic vision at the highest level. Concerto donors enjoy unparalleled insight into ROCO’s creative process and leadership, forging a close, behind-the-scenes connection to the musicians and ideas shaping the future of classical music.
EXPERIENCES
- Invitation to the annual Visionaries dinner with ROCO Artistic Director, select musicians, and fellow Concerto Visionaries members
- Invitation to three special ROCO “Behind the Scenes” experiences during the season
- Invitation to season opening private rehearsal and private event (TBD based on rehearsal schedule)
- Invitation to annual Visionaries Salon featuring chamber performance and conversation with musicians and the Artistic Director
- Personal early insider updates from the Artistic Director about commissions, premieres, and artistic planning
- Invitation to a season preview event in the Spring
- Invitation for a ROCO on the Go bus tour
- Recognition in concert materials
- Invitation to post-concert receptions for select performances
- Two tickets to all Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert performances for the season
- Priority invitations to participate in exclusive Visionaries-only travel opportunities or out-of-town salon performances (personal travel expenses will apply)
SONATA LEVEL
$50,000
The Sonata level is designed for supporters who are ready to invest more deeply in ROCO’s work and engage more fully with its artistry. Sonata donors enjoy enhanced opportunities to connect with musicians and leadership, experience the creative process up close, and see how their generosity resonates across performances, commissions, and community impact.
EXPERIENCES
- Invitation to season opening private rehearsal and private event (TBD based on rehearsal schedule)
- Invitation to annual Visionaries Salon featuring chamber performance and conversation with musicians and the Artistic Director
- Invitation to two special ROCO “Behind the Scenes” experiences during the season
- Personal early insider updates from the Artistic Director about commissions, premieres, and artistic planning
- Invitation to a season preview event in the Spring
- Invitation for a ROCO on the GO bus tour
- Recognition in concert materials
- Invitation to post-concert receptions for select performances
- Two tickets to all Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert performances for the season
- Priority invitations to participate in exclusive Visionaries-only travel opportunities or out-of-town salon performances (personal travel expenses will apply)
PRELUDE LEVEL
$25,000
The Prelude level is for donors ready to take the next meaningful step in their journey with ROCO. Prelude donors enjoy increased access to artists and insight into ROCO’s work, laying the foundation for deeper engagement and lasting impact.
EXPERIENCES
- Invitation to one special ROCO “Behind the Scenes” experience during the season
- Personal early insider updates from the Artistic Director about commissions, premieres, and artistic planning
- Invitation to a season preview event in the Spring
- Invitation for a ROCO on the GO bus tour
- Recognition in concert materials
- Invitation to post-concert receptions for select performances
- Two tickets to all Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert performances for the season
- Priority invitations to participate in exclusive Visionaries-only travel opportunities or out-of-town salon performances (personal travel expenses will apply)
