The Alabama Symphony Orchestra Women's Board (previously Symphony 30) is a volunteer organization made up of women in the community who support the Orchestra's music education programs and community outreach. The main goals of the Women's Board include:

🌻 Planning and fundraising for Symphony in the Gardens, the ASO's annual community picnic and free concert at the Birmingham Botanical gardens;

🚌 Increasing community support for the ASO's education outreach, which serves more than 47,000 students, 279 schools, and 44 Alabama counties each season; and

🎻 Bringing new audiences to community and education events and engaging with the Orchestra through social events and concerts throughout the season.

Members are expected to participate in hosting and volunteering at Symphony in the Gardens, which is held on the last Sunday of September every year. If members are unable to attend the event, they can contribute to the fundraising and planning efforts.

There are two levels of annual membership dues with different benefits in each tier.

Premium Membership – $150

• Two ticket vouchers, each of which redeems two concert tickets to any ASO concert
• 50% off discount on tickets to the Maestro's Ball, the ASO's annual gala
• Invitations to Women's Board membership parties and receptions
• Priority seating at all education and youth orchestra concerts throughout the season

Standard Membership – $100

• One ticket voucher, which redeems two concert tickets to any ASO concert
• Invitations to Women's Board membership parties and receptions
• Priority seating at all education and youth orchestra concerts throughout the season

Please email Elizabeth Sturgeon at esturgeon@alabamasymphony.org with any questions about the Women's Board, upcoming events, and additional membership information.

2026 Women's Board Chairs
Lizzie Hiltz, Hospitality Chair
Lauren Rhyne, Picnic Chair
Janet Richey, Philanthropy Chair
Anna Sullivan, Volunteer Chair
Whitney Worley, Philanthropy Chair

Women's Board Membership Dues