The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra is known for its artistic excellence and exciting performances.  Music Director Heiichiro Ohyama's dedication to music, high standards and the talented members of the Orchestra have created a first-rate ensemble for all to enjoy.  Through its 29 years the Chamber Orchestra has grown from a small "grass-roots" group into a professional organization.  This is thanks to all those in the community who help to support the concert series and educational outreach programs produced by the Chamber Orchestra.

There are many ways you can make a donation to the Chamber Orchestra.  We thank those of you who already support the Chamber Orchestra and ask others who currently do not to consider giving the gift of music.

Cash gifts: You make a donation at any time during the year by sending your contribution to the office at the address below. You can designate your gift towards a specific program such as our in-school education program, a special concert or underwriting a specific orchestra member's chair.  Checks are made payable to SBCO.  We also accept credit cards.

Matching Gifts:  Many employers will match your contribution to the Chamber Orchestra, doubling the amount of your gift.  Ask your company if they have a matching program.  If so, they will give you a form to include when sending your gift.

Donations of Stock: The Chamber Orchestra welcomes contributions in the form of stock.  You may receive a tax deduction for the full-market value of the stock at the time the gift is made.  Call the Chamber Orchestra office to arrange for this type of donation.

Planned Giving: You may choose to designate a planned gift to the Chamber Orchestra in your will or living trust so that future generations will be able to enjoy our great Orchestra.  Your financial advisors can help you make those arrangements, or you may call the Chamber Orchestra to assist you.

SBCO Development Director, Leslie Bisno will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding making a gift to the Chamber Orchestra.  He may be reached at:

Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra
(805) 966-2441
P.O. Box 90903
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
or leslie@sbco.org