Music has the power to move, unify, and inspire people. Since its inception, the Orchestre de l’Agora has presented standout concerts and events while making a difference in its community, notably through many concert-workshops. To make this magic happen, we need the generous support of people like you.
Why donate to Orchestre de l’Agora?
Support
Culture
To further our city’s cultural vitality, thereby ensuring that classical music remains accessible to everyone.
Support the Community
To help sustain our concert-workshop programs, making classical music available to marginalized individuals.
Artistic
Excellence
To enable us to attract and retain talented and committed musicians so that we can continue to present quality concerts.
Innovation and Boldness
To foster the exploration of new repertoires and the development of original productions, allowing new audiences to discover classical music.
Environment
To give us the means to present the Gala de la Terre, a musical event to raise awareness of climate change. This unifying event supports local environmental projects that help protect the St. Lawrence River and its marine mammals, among others.
Recognition
Fan
$250 or more
Personal acknowledgement:
a thank you email written and signed by Nicolas Ellis, conductor and Artistic Director.
Admirer
$500 or more
The above-mentioned benefit, plus:
- Acknowledgement on the website: your name listed on a dedicated “thank you” page on the Orchestra’s website.
- Agora album signed by Nicolas Ellis.
Enthusiast
$1,000 or more
All of the above-mentioned benefits, plus:
- Concert program: name listed in the digital concert program distributed at performances.
- Unique experience of attending one of the Orchestra’s rehearsals.
- Meet-and-greet with the musicians: after a concert, an opportunity to meet and speak to the musicians.
Patron
$5,000 or more
All of the above-mentioned benefits, plus:
- Behind the scenes: a chance to go backstage prior to a concert during the year.
- Meet with Nicolas and Jean-Frédéric: an opportunity to learn more about the Orchestra’s future, on both the musical and strategic levels.
Philanthropist
$10,000 or more
All of the above-mentioned benefits, plus:
- A tailor-made offer, based on the nature of your donation.
- Possibility of organizing a private concert.
How to donate?
Supporting the Orchestra has never been easier. A tax receipt will be issued for each cash donation of $25 or more. Here’s how you can contribute:
Donate online
Go to our website and click on “Make a donation.” Follow the easy steps to make a secure donation online.
Cheque by mail
You can mail a cheque to our administrative office at the address listed below.
Planned giving
Leave a bequest or some other form of planned donation. These gestures have a lasting impact and ensure that your passion for music is passed on to future generations.
Endowment Fund – Mécénat Musica
By contributing to our endowment fund, you are investing in the Orchestra’s future. Your donation is invested wisely, and its yields are used to support our initiatives every year. By donating as part of the Mécénat Musica program, not only do you benefit from highly advantageous tax deductions (tax credit of 73.22% on an initial major cultural donation), but you also help guarantee that the Orchestra will continue to enrich our community for many years to come.
Donation in kind
We also accept donations in kind, such as instruments, professional services, or other goods that can be of benefit to the Orchestra.
Contact us
Audrey Chea
Manager, Communications and Philanthropy
audrey@orchestreagora.com
Jean-Frédéric Caron
Executive Director
jean-frederic@orchestreagora.com
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260 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West
2nd Floor
Montreal (Quebec)
H2X 1Y9