LPO

Our Mission Statement: The Lawton Philharmonic performs symphonic music at the highest professional level to educate and entertain diverse audiences in the Southwest Oklahoma region.

Our concerts are known to have something for everyone and we're reaching out across the region to bring it to you. We try to showcase the best guest artists, be they world-renowned, local professional talent, or the newest discovery. Occasionally, we offer concertgoers an opportunity to hear the conductor's and/or guest artist's insights on the upcoming program.

An orchestra's ticket sales cover barely 35% of the cost of performances. At the LPO, we strive to keep ticket prices reasonable so that everyone can attend, and that means we must make up the difference through contributions from our donors, corporate sponsors and charitable foundations. Your support is critical to our very existence, and gifts of any size help to keep the music playing. Your gift has a far-reaching effect on the quality of life in our community. By sustaining the orchestra, you are helping to attract and keep highly trained professional musicians here to perform, teach and share their talents in our schools and churches, as well as through private musical instruction and in a wide variety of musical groups.

 

• Artistic Expenses – Our musician, conducting staff, and guest artists
• Concert Production Expenses – Music rental, Hall renstal (for three rehearsals and one to two performances for each classical program), Stagehands, Sound systems, Set production (for our special musical performances)
• Concert Marketing Expenses – Advertising, hall displays, programs
• Administrative Expenses – Office Staff, space and equipment in support of our programs

 

• Donate – Use the secure Donate Online page to make your gift or pledge using a credit card, or contact the Board President if you'd like to discuss gift options.
• Matching Gifts – Does your employer match gifts to charitable organizations? It's a great way to maximize the value of your gift to us. Ask your Human Resources office for details.
• Corporate Sponsorship – We have concert sponsorship availability at several different levels, offering excellent exposure to a highly-desirable audience, promotional opportunities and high-visibility community support.
• Bequests and Legacy Gifts – Contact the Lawton Philharmonic Board to discuss ways to continue your support of the orchestra in your estate plans.
• Spread the word - encourage others to attend concerts! Share your enthusiasm for the great music you've heard and support us by helping us expand our audience. Invite friends to join you for a concert.