“Ed and I subscribed to the Elgin Symphony over 40 years ago and we are looking forward to many more years of beautiful music. No matter what is going on in the outside world, we have found peace and beauty at ESO performances. Our legacy gift will help ensure the orchestra that we have loved for so long continues to perform in Elgin for future generations.”

Ed & Karen Schock

What is Planned Giving?

Planned Giving is a meaningful and generous way to ensure the longevity of your Elgin Symphony. It is more than a donation – it is a statement of devotion and trust in our community impact for generations to come. If you’d like to start a conversation about Planned Giving, or if you have already arranged for a legacy gift, we want to hear from you! Please use the contact form to get the conversation started.

What are types of planned giving?

Planned Giving includes a variety of deferred charitable gifts that benefit the Elgin Symphony, such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, life insurance, real estate, vehicles, and more fall under this category.

About the Encore Society

The Elgin Symphony recognizes and honors individuals who make legacy commitments as members of the Encore Society. All members receive special recognition for their gifts and exclusive benefits, each season.

Encore Society members have made extraordinary pledges toward the long-term future success of the Elgin Symphony. We are grateful for these visionary individuals, and pleased to offer the following benefits to members:

  • Invitation to open rehearsals and special events

  • Access to the Hemmen’s Crescendo Donor Lounge, twice per season

Encore Society Members

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S.E. “Stu” Ainsworth ◊
Alexis India Alm
Harry ◊ & Phyllis Blizzard
R. Bert Crossland
David & Arlene Donovan
Cyril Friend ◊
Gwendolyn Rowe Gage
Wally & Andrea Gumm
Jeanne Hebeisen ◊
Evelyn W. Hunt ◊
Sally Lee ◊

Marcene Linstrom ◊
Thomas & Linda Long
Michael & Kelly McKay
Betty Moorehead
Leo & Marilyn Nelson
Dr. Eleanor Pick ◊
Tom & Sue Rakow
Ed & Karen Schock
Jeanne Sigman
David Waring
Herman & Mary Zwirn

◊ deceased members