The Symphony & Opera Academy of the Pacific relies on financial support from its audiences, patrons, corporate sponsors as well as governments and foundations. This supports ensures the availability of orchestral training, the finest orchestral music and community outreach programs. Each year, earned revenue covers only 60 percent of the costs of SOAP; gifts from generous donors like you make up the balance. SOAP has developed a broad range of giving opportunities to fit individual needs. Donating to the Symphony & Opera Academy of the Pacific fills an important philanthropic need, offers tax and financial benefits, and entitles the donor to exclusive privileges.

SOAP has earned its reputation as one of the top symphony orchestral training centers in the world through its stellar faculty, unique program and performance excellence. Financial support is critical to the SOAP's ability to maintain its artistic stature and to continue its many educational and community programs. More...

Donors who give $75 and more become Friends of SOAP. Those who give $2500 and more become Patrons of SOAP.

Gifts from our Friends and Patrons help support SOAP’s exceptional programs including the Symphony Concerts, student scholarships, open rehearsals, the international faculty and guest artists, public school music education programs, chamber music concerts and free community concerts.

As a Friend or Patron you help support the Symphony & Opera Academy of the Pacific and are entitled to special benefits based on the level of your gift. More…

Sponsorship opportunities offer corporate partners significant visibility and invaluable access to its audiences, website and patrons. SOAP sponsorships are individually designed and tailored to meet each contributor’s specific marketing goals. More…

Gifts to the Symphony & Opera Academy of the Pacific’s endowment build a stable and secure financial foundation. Capital gifts ensure that concert spaces are maintained and renovated when necessary, and that enhanced audience services can be added. More…