The Bay Area Rainbow Symphony (BARS) is an orchestra that provides a safe and supportive environment for musicians of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. BARS makes cultural, social, and educational contributions to the San Francisco Bay Area by performing ambitious repertoire to a high standard.

A Symphony Without Percussion?

Can you imagine your favorite music without crashing cymbals, booming bass drums, or thundering timpani? Neither can we!

News & Updates   Winter 2009

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  3. •BARS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Support our mission: Donate Now!

  4. •BARS is a proud member of the Golden Gate Business Association and the Lesbian and Gay Band Association.

If you’re a visionary and patron of the arts, we welcome your tax-deductible contribution to the BARS Drum Drive. All gifts, no matter how large or small, have tremendous impact on our music. Let us thank you by offering several unique music experiences:

$2,500 – Name-a-Timp & Choose an Encore:

We’ll name a timpani after you or your business with an engraved plaque and let you select an encore piece for the 2010-2011 season. Includes four (4) premier subscriptions to the 2010-2011 season.

$1,000 – Private Small Ensemble Performance:

Entertain and impress friends with a private woodwind/string ensemble performance at your home or workplace. Includes two (2) premier subscriptions for the 2010-2011 season.

$500 – Maestro Conducting Experience:

Conduct at a rehearsal! We’ll photograph and video record you on the podium. Includes two (2) premier tickets to a BARS performance.

$250 – On Stage Listening Experience:

Sit on stage during a major concert work. Includes two (2) tickets to the BARS performance.

$100 – BARS Bear:

You’ll feel all warm and fuzzy with our adorable teddy bear and the thanks from our musicians.

Or Donate an amount of your choosing. All gifts are greatly appreciated and
tax-deductible.

Thank you for your support! Select your contribution and gift:

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