An Invitation to Membership
The Women’s Committee of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is an all-volunteer organization that enthusiastically coordinates music education activities and fundraising events for the ISO. Any person who is eager to further the interests of the Orchestra is eligible for membership.

Our hard work on common goals creates fun, fellowship, funds, and friends. Though our members enjoy personal experience with music at various levels, our many group activities knit us together. Close associations with staff and orchestra members are just some of the benefits we enjoy.

As ambassadors for music, we generate “Orchestra buzz” everywhere. Our passion for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra makes our hearts sing! Proof of our commitment came from the American Symphony Orchestra League when we were named for two Gold Ribbon Awards—10 awarded yearly nationwide—for our Let Us Entertain You Gala in 2005 and our Bach’s Lunch membership event in 2006.

Purpose
The Women’s Committee supports the programs of the Orchestra and the goals of the Indiana Symphony Society, Inc.

Goals

• To encourage audience development
• To promote participation in the annual fund
• To develop and support fundraising projects
• To increase public awareness of the ISO
• To unify and coordinate the activities of the Women’s Committee support organizations
  

Volunteer Opportunities

• Greet or usher at Discovery Concerts
• Usher or hostess at Coffee Concerts
• Serve cookies and wassail at Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration
• Distribute programs at Marsh Symphony on the Prairie
• Assist with mailings and other tasks in the ISO office
• Serve on special event and fundraising committees
• Work on Symphony in Color or Maurer Young Musicians Contest
• Assist with Side-By-Side auditions and rehearsal luncheon
• Sell merchandise at Music Stand before concerts and during intermission
• Act as Recording Secretary or Treasurer
• Edit a newsletter; design an invitation; arrange a garden tour, etc.
• Plan membership events such as a Musical Morning, Spring or Fall Luncheon
  

Benefits

• Receive the Whole Note, Women’s Committee newsletter
• Receive special event notices, invitations for social events, trips, and volunteer opportunities from your City Group or State Unit
• Receive ISO mailings of concerts and special events
• Receive member’s discount at the Music Store
• Learn organizational and leadership skills
• Know that you support one of America’s outstanding symphony orchestras

Women’s Committee Annual Projects

• Symphony in Color (a Junior Group project)
• Young Musicians Contest

Organization Structure

• Executive Board – the governing body for the Women’s Committee Divisions

• Women’s Committee Divisions – each operates autonomously with its own officers under the general supervision and control of the Executive Board and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors
  
  
• City Groups – described geographically in Indianapolis as: North Group, South Group, East Group, West Group, and Junior Group
  
• State Units – Wabash Unit, Columbus Unit.

Annual Dues

• Active Member $30
• Patron $60

To become a member, or for additional information:
Contact President Charlene Barnette at the Women’s Committee Office at 317.262.4068, or e-mail cbarnette@IndianapolisSymphony.org