Cathy Loderhose Expenses of the Society include a stipend for the Music Director, payments to professional accompanists, rental of pianos and other instruments, honoraria for soloists, the printing and distribution of advertising material, concert programs, tickets, etc., and the production of recordings. These expenses amount to several thousand dollars each season. Funds to pay these expenses come from contributions by individuals and corporations, sale of tickets, fund-raising events, sale of recordings, and grants from funding organizations including the South Carolina Arts Commission. The Aiken Choral Society is a non-profit organization, and contributions are fully tax deductible. Donations are gratefully accepted at any time.
Contributors receive written acknowledgment of their donations.
Members pay dues, and pay the cost of their own travel to the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, including transportation, lodging and meals.