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Support New Music: Green Umbrella Donors

Walt Disney Concert Hall

For nearly two decades, Green Umbrella concerts have kept us on the edge of our seats, presenting music of verve and vision, eloquence and imagination.

Play Your Part...

...in the most innovative new music program in the nation by becoming a Green Umbrella Donor to the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Our Green Umbrella Donors are individuals who, like you, are passionate about new music and lend their support to presenting music of the 20th- and 21st-centuries, including premieres of commissioned works by living composers. Your contribution of $75 or more may be applied toward a membership as a Green Umbrella Donor.

Click here for a list of donors at the Rhapsody level and above.


The Benefits of Membership

Enhance your connection to the world of living music with member benefits and privileges. You can look forward to:

Prelude — $75 ($75 tax-deductible)


  • Friends Membership Card, offering a 10% discount at the L.A. Phil and Hollywood Bowl Stores
  • Exclusive access to Friends Helpline for inquiries about Friends membership and benefits

Sonata — $150 ($126 tax-deductible)

All above benefits, plus:

  • Invitational rehearsals at both Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, for two (rehearsal schedule)
  • Certificate for two complimentary seat cushions at the Bowl (rental only)
  • Complimentary Dessert Coupon for two at Patina Café in Walt Disney Concert Hall

Intermezzo — $250 ($210 tax-deductible)

All above benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to a second rehearsal at both Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, for two (total of 2 rehearsals at each venue) (rehearsal schedule)

Rhapsody — $500 ($429 tax-deductible)

All above benefits, plus:

  • Year-round donor listing on L.A. Phil and Hollywood Bowl websites
  • Invitation to third rehearsal at both Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, for two (total of 3 rehearsals at each venue) (rehearsal schedule)
  • Buy-one-get-one-free coupon for a Hollywood Bowl performance (bench seats, based on availability)

Scherzo — $1,000 ($884 tax-deductible)

All above benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to "Know Your Orchestra" panel discussion and reception, a fascinating look into the operations of the orchestra with LA Phil staff and musicians
  • Los Angeles Philharmonic Friends Rehearsal Series at Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, for two (total of 4 rehearsals at Walt Disney Concert Hall and 3 rehearsals at the Hollywood Bowl) (rehearsal schedule)
  • Two premium bench seats to a concert at the Hollywood Bowl (selected concerts, based on availability)

Concertino — $2,000 ($1,849 tax-deductible)

All above benefits, plus:

  • Year-round name recognition in Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl concert programs
  • Invitation to a Donor Salon, an elegant reception and exclusive opportunity to meet some of today's top performing artists, for two
  • Eligibility to purchase Bronze Valet Parking at the Hollywood Bowl*

Concerto — $3,500 ($3,229 tax-deductible)

All above benefits, plus:

  • Gift certificate for Bowl Picnic Dinner at the Hollywood Bowl, for two
  • Invitation to "Undiscovered": A seldom-seen view of the L.A. Phil and its venues
  • Invitation to a second Donor Salon, for two
  • Eligibility to purchase Gold Valet Parking at the Hollywood Bowl*

Symphony — $5,500 ($5,194 tax-deductible)

All above benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to a third Donor Salon, for two
  • A private tour of Walt Disney Concert Hall, upon request, for four
  • A private tour of the Hollywood Bowl, upon request, for four
  • Eligibility to purchase Platinum Valet Parking at the Hollywood Bowl*

Virtuoso — $7,500 ($6,994 tax-deductible)

All above benefits, plus:

  • Year-round recognition on the Annual Giving recognition wall at the Alfred E. Mann Los Angeles Philharmonic Center
  • Invitation to the annual Concertmaster Dinner with Martin Chalifour
  • VIP reservation assistance with all Patina restaurants

Membership benefits are designed for two people unless otherwise stated

* Space for Hollywood Bowl Donor Valet Parking is extremely limited and subject to availability. For additional information and availability, please call 213.972.7557.

The amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the contribution by the donor over the value of the goods or services provided by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. If you have any questions, please contact your tax advisor.


2008 Walt Disney Concert Hall Invitational Rehearsals

Friday, December 7, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Jonathan Biss, piano

Friday, January 18, 2008
10:00am to 12:30pm
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor")

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
Andreas Haefliger, piano

Thursday, February 21, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1

Los Angeles Philharmonic
James Conlon, conductor
Vadim Repin, violin

Thursday, March 13, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Semyon Bychkov, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano

Thursday, April 17, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
GRIEG Piano Concerto

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Charles Dutoit, conductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

Thursday, May 1, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
Leif Ove Andsnes, piano

For more information, please contact the Friends office at 213.972.7557 or friends@laphil.org.

The rehearsal program may not include the complete concert program and is subject to change. You may refer to LAPhil.com for full concert programming.