We invite you to support The English Concert by becoming a Friend or a Patron. Your contribution will enable us to bring the unique sound and exceptional music-making of one of the world’s leading period instrumental ensembles to audiences everywhere.

Become a Friend

We offer a range of benefits at each membership level ensuring our Friends and Patrons can become part of The English Concert family and be closely involved with our work.

Become a Friend of The English Concert and enjoy –

  • regular update emails and advance information
  • acknowledgement of your donation on our website and in selected print (where possible)
  • advanced booking on English Concert promotions in London.(Note that not all London concerts are our promotions).
  • an invitation to the annual supporter’s reception

Individual Annual Subscription £60 (£5 Monthly)
Joint Annual Subscription £80 (£6.66 a month)

Enjoy the benefits of being a Patron

Become a Coram Patron of The English Concert £300 a year (£25 a month) and enjoy –

  • regular update emails and advance information
  • acknowledgement of your donation on our website and in selected print (where possible)
  • advanced booking on English Concert promotions in London.(Note that not all London concerts are our promotions).
  • invitations to open rehearsals
  • exclusive special offers and events
  • invitations to private receptions for our self-promoted concerts in London
  • a discount on our CDs and DVDs

Become a Hanover Patron of The English Concert £600 a year (£50 a month) and enjoy –

  • regular update emails and advance information
  • acknowledgement of your donation on our website and in selected print (where possible)
  • advanced booking on English Concert promotions in London.(Note that not all London concerts are our promotions).
  • invitations to open rehearsals
  • exclusive special offers and events
  • invitations to private receptions for our self-promoted concerts in London
  • complimentary programmes
  • complimentary copies of our CDs and DVDs

Become a Chandos Patron of The English Concert £1,200 a year (£100 a month) and enjoy –

  • regular update emails and advance information
  • acknowledgement of your donation on our website and in selected print (where possible)
  • advanced booking on English Concert promotions in London.(Note that not all London concerts are our promotions).
  • invitations to open rehearsals
  • exclusive special offers and events
  • invitations to private receptions for our self-promoted concerts in London
  • complimentary programmes
  • complimentary copies of our CDs and DVDs
  • opportunities to join the orchestra overseas for concerts and special events

Become a Medici Patron of The English Concert £3,000 a year (£250 a month) and enjoy –

  • regular update emails and advance information
  • acknowledgement of your donation on our website and in selected print (where possible)
  • advanced booking on English Concert promotions in London.(Note that not all London concerts are our promotions).
  • invitations to open rehearsals
  • exclusive special offers and events
  • invitation to private receptions for our self-promoted concerts in London
  • complimentary programmes
  • complimentary copies of our CDs and DVDs
  • opportunities to join the orchestra overseas for concerts and special events
  • invitation to annual Director’s reception
  • opportunities to commission a small concert in a private home
  • invitation to exclusive concerts and events
  • access to rehearsals
  • an annual meeting with the Chief Executive to discuss The English Concert’s plans and proposals
  • opportunities to sponsor a Principal player and to build a relationship with the musician
  • concert and project sponsorship opportunities

All contributions made by Friends and Patrons of The English Concert are eligible for Gift Aid where applicable. All levels of Friends Membership comprise a benefits value and a donation. Any amounts given over and above the price of benefits are freely given as a suggested donation.  For VAT purposes, contributions are split as follows:

Friends: Benefits £60/80 (Individual/Joint subscription)/Coram Patrons: Donation £250, Benefits £50 /Hanover Patrons: Donation £550, Benefits £50 / Chandos Patrons: Donation £1,150, Benefits £50/ Medici Patrons: Donation £2850, Benefits £150