Support

There are many ways to Support Us

When you contribute to the San Diego Early Music Society, you sustain a small organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation for music and musical practices from previous centuries that continue to resonate with audiences today.


Become an Annual Supporter

With rising production costs, your financial gifts are now more essential than ever. Support the SDEMS by becoming an annual donor. Since we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your donation may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. It also brings you the following benefits:

  • FRIEND ($50-$99): Name listed in concert programs
  • SUPPORTER ($100-$249): Friend benefits, plus invitation to SDEMS House Concert
  • SUSTAINER ($250-$499): Supporter benefits, plus invitation to post-concert receptions
  • SPONSOR ($500-$999): Sustainer benefits, plus reserved seating at Solo Series and Outreach events
  • PATRON ($1,000-$2,499): Sponsor benefits, plus reserved seating at Special Events
  • BENEFACTOR ($2,500-$4,999): Patron benefits, plus access to rehearsals *
  • PARTNER ($5,000-$9,999): Benefactor benefits, plus choice of concert for shared or partial underwriting credit and meet-and-greet with artists *
  • UNDERWRITER ($10,000-$19,999): All benefits, plus choice of concert for exclusive underwriting credit *
  • PRODUCER ($20,000+): All benefits, plus option to underwrite special events and acknowledgment on all programs and website as a season producer *

Invitations to rehearsals and meet-and-greet opportunities are by request only and will be limited to a small number of guests. If you are a Benefactor or above and wish to attend a rehearsal or meet the artists, please contact our artistic director Laurent at laurent@sdems.org


Volunteer with Us

The SDEMS is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our 2025-2026 concert season. Volunteers are essential to making our performances happen.

Volunteer opportunities include greeting patrons and handing out programs, assisting at the box office, and helping out our stage crew. When you volunteer at one of our concerts, you get to attend that performance for free!

If you’re interested, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch in the fall.

Join Our Board of Directors

Make a lasting impact by serving on the Board of Directors. As a board member, you will help guide our mission, support season planning, and contribute your expertise to strengthen our programs and outreach. This is a meaningful opportunity to lead, collaborate, and shape the future of our organization.

Contact SDEMS president Kathy Robbins for more information: sdems@sdems.org