WHO ARE THE GOVERNING MEMBERS?

• Governing Members are a group of highly engaged patrons who have a desire to influence the future of the Nashville Symphony. We are seeking members who will offer some combination of their support, advocacy, enthusiasm and advice.
• Governing Members share their passion for artistic innovation and educational excellence. They care about the well-being of the organization, and are willing to invest their time and talents.
• Governing Members are a social group interested in attending Nashville Symphony performances and interacting with other supporters in the Allen Walter Watson Sr. Founders Hall donor lounge and elsewhere.

     Governing Members Listing

HOW CAN I BECOME A GOVERNING MEMBER?

Membership is extended with an Annual Fund contribution of $3,000 or more and a minimum ticket purchase of 4 performances each season, and can be renewed annually.
 

WHAT WILL GOVERNING MEMBERS RECEIVE?

The Governing Members experience is designed to bring patrons closer to our musicians, music, and institution in a meaningful way. Special opportunities include:

• Access to special experiences with Nashville Symphony musicians
• Hands-on opportunities for leadership through committee and task force work
• Opportunity for future board service
• Invitations to Symphony Ball, Symphony Spring Fashion Show and unique “Insiders’ Evenings”
• Special recognition in print and building signage
• Access to Allen Walter Watson Sr. Founders Hall on concert evenings

Toast to Opening Night
Béla Fleck with the Nashville Symphony
Classical Pre-Concert Toast
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall

Join us as we kick-off Season 23/24 with a champagne toast before the concert celebrating our opening night.  

Complimentary champagne, RSVP Required

Toast to Classical Series Opening Weekend
The Rite of Spring
Classical Post-Toast
Thursday, September 14 | Friday, September 15 | Saturday, September 16, 2023
Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of our Classical Series with a champagne toast following each performance. Let’s meet and mingle with musicians to toast an exciting new season!

Complimentary champagne, RSVP Required

Toast to POPS Opening Weekend
Trisha Yearwood with the Nashville Symphony
POPS Post-Toast
Thursday, October 19| Friday, October 20 | Saturday, October 21, 2023
Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall

We’ll meet and mingle with musicians and patrons of the Nashville Symphony immediately following each performance.

Complimentary champagne, RSVP required

Behind the Scenes: Meet & Greet Q & A with Percussion
Friday, November 3, 2023
Laura Turner Hall  

Join us after the Classical performance of Corea’s Concerto + Romeo & Juliet for a close up look and Q & A with our musicians. Stay tuned for more information.

RSVP Required

Symphony Ball 2023
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Laura Turner Hall  

Please join us for a special night celebrating your Nashville Symphony, along with other surprises! We’ll present the Harmony Award to this year’s recipient. Stay tuned for more information.  

Holiday-Themed Happy Hour
Tuesday, December 5 | Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall

Toast the beginning of the holiday season! Join us in the Founders Hall for festive treats and cocktails before each performance of The Holidays with Boyz II Men and the Nashville Symphony.

Complimentary champagne, RSVP required

Musicians Recognition Dinner
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Laura Turner Hall  

Join us as we celebrate the Nashville Symphony Musicians and their Milestone Anniversaries. Meet & mingle cocktail hour, dinner, and presentation. Stay tuned for more information.

More Experiences

Below are the dates that Allen Walter Watson, St. Founders Hall is open. Dates are subject to change. 

esperanza spalding
September 26

Brahms, Bach, and Montgromery
September 30 & October 1

Trisha Yearwood with the Nashville Symphony
October 19, 20 & 21

Triathlon + Fountains and Pines of Rome
October 27 & 28

Kenny Barron Trio
October 29

Corea's Concerto and Romeo & Juliet
November 2, 3 & 4

Jefferson Starship with the Nashville Symphony
November 9, 10 & 11

Copland, Piazzolla, and Estévez
November 17 & 18

The Holidays with Boyz II Men and the Nashville Symphony
December 5 & 6

Handel's Messiah
December 15, 16 & 17

Pictures at an Exhibition
January 5, 6 & 7

Great Gershwin! 
January 11, 12 & 13

Clyne, Mozart, and Prokofiev
February 2 & 3

Patti LaBelle with the Nashville Symphony
February 8, 9 & 10

Edgars Enigma
February 22, 23 & 24

Yo-Yo Ma with the Nashville Symphony
February 26

The Duke Ellington Orchestra
March 1

West Side Story and Harlem
March 7, 8 & 9

The Music of Elvis with Frankie Moreno and the Nashville Symphony
March 21, 22 & 23

Beethoven and Shostakovich
April 5 & 6

Dawson, Price, and Gershwin's America
April 12, 13 & 14

Beethoven's Violin Concerto
May 2, 3 & 4

Amos Lee with the Nashville Symphony
May 9, 10 & 11

Mahler's Monumental Opis
May 16, 17 & 18

Carmina burana
May 30 & 31 and June 1 & 2

An Evening with Titus Burgess
June 13, 14 & 15

 GET INVOLVED!

To find out more about becoming a Governing Member, please contact the Development Department at 615-687-6494 or governingmembers@nashvillesymphony.org