South Carolina Philharmonic

Name

South Carolina Philharmonic

Legal name

South Carolina Philharmonic

Website

https://scphilharmonic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Symphony Orchestra Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Music & Dance Festivals (Non-Commercial/Local) (MPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Symphonic music performances
• Chamber music concerts
• Youth orchestra training
• Music education programs
• Community outreach concerts

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert tickets, covering approximately 25% of the SC Phil's total revenue. The rest is generated through donations and fundraising.
2. Annual Fund Donations: Cornerstone fundraising providing vital support for concerts, educational outreach, and operational needs. Donation levels range from $50 (Associate Club) to $10,000+ (Renaissance Society).
3. Musician Sponsorships: Donors can sponsor specific musicians for $500 during the 24/25 season, creating a personal connection between patrons and performers.
4. Guest Artist Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsors underwrite the cost of guest artists appearing on stage.
5. Legacy Giving: Planned giving through estate plans allowing donors to make a lasting impact for generations to come.
6. IRA Distributions: Donors aged 70.5+ can make qualified charitable distributions from their IRA, avoiding income tax while supporting the Philharmonic.
7. Notes for Notes: Sponsorship program to underwrite the purchase or rental of music for programs.
8. SCP GO Subscription: All-access monthly subscription pass for $20 providing access to all SCP events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The South Carolina Philharmonic is a nonprofit professional symphony orchestra that performs live symphonic concerts through its Masterworks Series at the Koger Center for the Arts, the Andy & Friends chamber series at Satterlee Hall, and the Chamber Crawl Series of intimate concerts at neighborhood breweries and restaurants. It operates the four-tier South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO) for student musicians and the Soda City String Intensive summer program. Community-facing services include Healing Harmonies performances at healthcare facilities, Conduct the Phil community conducting events, Music in My Neighborhood festivals, the Arts Capacity Prison Project, and the InTune mindfulness podcast.

Product overview

The South Carolina Philharmonic operates as a nonprofit performing arts organization offering a portfolio of live musical experiences and educational programs. The core offering is the full professional orchestra performing Masterworks Series concerts at venues like Koger Center for the Arts. Supporting this are chamber music series including Andy & Friends and the Chamber Crawl Series, which brings ensembles to local venues. The organization operates the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO) with four levels of training orchestras, plus the Soda City String Intensive summer program. Community outreach includes Healing Harmonies (performances at healthcare facilities), Conduct the Phil (interactive conducting experiences), Music in My Neighborhood festivals, and the InTune mindfulness podcast. A subscription product called SCP GO provides all-access passes for $20/month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO): Youth orchestra program offering orchestral playing experience for young musicians ages 8 through high school

Products and services

• Masterworks Series Full-orchestra symphonic performances featuring the complete South Carolina Philharmonic performing classical repertoire at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia, SC. Sold via season subscriptions and individual concert tickets.
• Andy & Friends Chamber Series A chamber music series hosted by pianist Andy Armstrong featuring internationally acclaimed musicians performing in an intimate setting at Satterlee Hall at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Tickets sold at $40 per concert for general admission.
• Chamber Crawl Series An intimate chamber music series featuring small ensembles performing at neighborhood venues such as breweries, bars, and restaurants across the Midlands, including Hazelwood Brewing, Craft and Draft, The War Mouth, and Gardener's Outpost.
• SCP GO Subscription An all-access monthly pass priced at $20 per month that provides unlimited access to South Carolina Philharmonic events including Masterworks Series and select programs.
• South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO) Four youth orchestras providing orchestral training for students ages 8 through high school: Prelude Orchestra (beginner strings), Concert Orchestra (intermediate strings), Symphonic Orchestra (intermediate full orchestra), and Youth Philharmonic (advanced full orchestra). Annual tuition ranges from $325 to $425 depending on level. More than 200 students participate annually.
• Soda City String Intensive A weeklong full-day summer camp for high school string players held at USC School of Music featuring orchestra, chamber music, and elective classes including instrument maintenance, musician wellness, and music career exploration.
• Healing Harmonies A program bringing small ensembles of musicians to healthcare facilities (Palmetto Health Children's Hospital), senior care centers (Generations of Irmo), VA medical centers (Dorn VA Medical Center), and shelters (Oliver Gospel Mission) to present hour-long performances of classical and contemporary music. Reached 3,000 beneficiaries through 21 visits.
• Conduct the Phil An interactive program where audience members conduct the orchestra, bringing symphonic music to community spaces including festivals, farmers markets, homeless shelters, and correctional facilities.
• Music in My Neighborhood An annual immersive community program bringing a week of free ensemble performances, educational programs, and unique collaborations to a different Midlands neighborhood each year, in partnership with municipalities such as the City of Cayce.
• Arts Capacity Prison Project A program bringing the South Carolina Philharmonic into the Camille Griffin Graham Women's Correctional Institute to reduce recidivism through therapeutic creativity and musical collaboration. Benefited 400 women with 3 live performances. Supported by grants from SC Humanities and the Looking Out Foundation.
• Symphony for All A sensory-friendly concert program expanded into Special Education classrooms in public schools to enrich arts-based education for students with special needs.
• Choose Harmony A songwriting program for at-risk young people aimed at reducing violent crime, providing personalized coaching with professional composers and musicians in collaboration with music therapists and Benedict College's Music Industry Department. Benefited 15 at-risk students.
• InTune Podcast A guided mindfulness and meditation podcast series combining SC Philharmonic archival recordings with new solo recordings by musicians, accompanied by guided meditation by Dr. Frank Clark. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and SoundCloud.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available for purchase to give as presents for South Carolina Philharmonic events and experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ people reached annually through 70+ live programs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum sponsor, benefactor, major, gold sponsor, core and minor.

• Prisma Healthplatinum sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrisma Health is the presenting sponsor of the Andy & Friends chamber series and partner for Healing Harmonies performances at hospitals and healthcare facilities. The partnership brings internationally acclaimed musicians to Columbia for intimate chamber performances.
• S.C. Arts CommissionbenefactorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState arts agency providing operational funding; receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Supports the South Carolina Philharmonic's educational programming and operations.
• City of ColumbiabenefactorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government providing funding support for Philharmonic operations and cultural programming in the city.
• Richland CountybenefactorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government providing funding support; co-sponsor of Arts Capacity Prison Project and Choose Harmony program.
• Central Carolina Community FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Connected Communities grant funding for Conduct the Phil and Music in My Neighborhood programs, enabling community outreach initiatives.
• Dominion Energygold sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting education and outreach programs; funding youth orchestra and community music initiatives.
• SC HumanitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides grant funding for Arts Capacity Prison Project at Camille Griffin Graham Women's Correctional Institute.
• Berkshire Hathaway / Carolina Gas Transmissiongold sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting arts programming and community engagement initiatives.
• Looking Out FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides grant funding for Arts Capacity Prison Project supporting incarcerated women through music.
• Nord Family FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding support for education and outreach programs, including support for SCPYO operations.
• Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Unionplatinum sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting education and outreach programs; provides funding for community engagement initiatives.
• University of South Carolina School of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for youth orchestra rehearsals, auditions, and the Soda City String Intensive summer program. USC facilities host SCPYO activities.
• City of CaycemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for Music in My Neighborhood festival in Cayce/West Columbia, providing support for free community performances.
• Benedict College Music Industry DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in Choose Harmony songwriting program for at-risk youth, providing collaboration with professional composers.
• SC ETV / SC Public Radiogold sponsorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic broadcasting partner providing media exposure and promotional support for Philharmonic programming.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scphil
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheSCPhil
• Facebookfacebook.com/scphilharmonic
• Instagraminstagram.com/thescphil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-carolina-philharmonic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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