Sponsorship Opportunities

2010-2011 CONCERT SERIES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Ticket revenue only covers a fraction of concert costs. By sponsoring a concert, you and your organization help the Friends of Music bring the highest caliber music to the region. You may choose concert programs that best represent your corporate identity. The sponsorship package and benefits can be tailored to suit your company.

TWO RIVERS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA • $5,000 Concert Sponsorship • Sat., Sept. 18, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Two River Chamber Orchestra
Sponsored by KinexumNow in its fourth season, the Eastern Panhandle’s very own professional chamber orchestra has received wide critical acclaim and performs staples of the classical chamber orchestra repertoire as well as new, beautiful and unusual works. Ruslan and Lyudmila: Overture by Glinka, Concerto a 5 in C, Op.9, No.5 for Oboe, Strings, and Continuo by Albinoni, featuring Greg Shook, Oboe, and Symphony #045—The “Farewell” by Haydn, and Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 by Dvorak.
MANUEL BARRUECO
$3,500 Concert Sponsorship
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Lynchpin BioMediaGrammy nominated Manuel Barrueco, internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time, comes to the Frank Arts Center.

Manuel Barrueco
Chiara String Quartet
CHIARA STRING QUARTET
$3,500 Concert Sponsorship
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Performances by this outstanding group of young musicians have been described as “luminous,” “searing,” (New York Times) “soulful,” “biting,” and possessing a “potent collective force” (Strings Magazine).
MASTERWORKS CHORALE
HANDEL’S “MESSIAH”
$5,000 Concert Sponsorship
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

The Masterworks Chorale, the Eastern Panhandle’s premiere vocal ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Erik Reid Jones, presents Handel’s Messiah with full orchestra and guest soloists.

Masterworks Chorale
Annual Holiday Concert
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
$5,000 Concert Sponsorship
Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Anonymous SponsorClassic sounds of the holiday season will feature the Shepherd University Wind Symphony, Chamber Singers, Camerata Singers, Masterworks Chorale and others at the Frank Arts Center Theater.
BONUS CONCERT— CANADIAN BRASS
$5,000 Concert Sponsorship
Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Bowles RiceThe “fabulous five” spend most of their time on tour, and have performed with many major symphony orchestras in the US, Canada, Europe and Japan. With over three decades under their belts, Canadian Brass continues to fill concert halls and thrill audiences around the world.

Canadian Brass
VOCES8
VOCES8
$3,500 Concert Sponsorship
Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

International award-winning vocal ensemble VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group performing repertoire ranging from early polyphony to unique jazz and popular arrangements.

EASTERN REGIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERT with GUEST ARTIST
$2,500 Concert Sponsorship
Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Jefferson Security BankThe Shepherd University Jazz Ensemble with special guest artist, presents a scintillating evening of incredible music! The Jazz Ensemble has performed throughout the East Coast and Europe and has been featured in Jazz Festivals around the globe.

Jazz
Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra
TWO RIVERS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
$5,000 Concert Sponsorship
Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

West Virginia’s newest professional orchestra will once again bring the best in classical music to the Frank Arts Center Theater, performing Metro Chabacano by Javier Alvarez, Violin Concerto by Felix Mendelssohn featuring Heather Austin-Stone, Violin, and The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzola.
FACULTY SHOWCASE
$2,500 Concert Sponsorship
Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by BB&T Bank Concert featuring Shepherd University stellar
faculty — sopranos Natalie Conte, Brooke Evers, Elisabeth Turchi and great chamber music!

Faculty Showcase
Masterworks Chorale
MASTERWORKS CHORALE
$5,00 Concert Sponsorship
Sunday, May 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

The Masterworks Chorale, the Eastern Panhandle’s premiere vocal ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Erik Reid Jones, presents the Sacred Service by Ernest Bloch, Five Mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams and Tryptych by Tarik O’Regan, with full orchestra and guest soloists.

CONCERT SPONSORS RECEIVE:

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CORPORATE PATRON

$1,000 Corporate Membership
With your general corporate support of the Friends of Music, receive all the benefits of corporate membership including recognition in concert programs, two complimentary admissions to the Friends of Music Concert Series and special events, invitation to the Friends of Music Annual Membership Reception, and a 1/4 page black & white display ad in all Friends of Music Concert Series programs.

TWO RIVERS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

$1,000 Principal Chair Sponsorship
By sponsoring a Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra principal musician's chair, you ensure quality performances by helping increase salary competitiveness for musicians. These sponsorships mean so much to your 2RCO and its ability to attract talented musicians of the highest caliber. Becoming a Principal Chair Sponsor affords you the satisfaction of knowing you play a vital role in creating quality performances, concert after concert. Additionally, as a Chair Sponsor you have the opportunity to name your chair however you choose. Sponsorship is an excellent opportunity to recognize a special person, place or event. A fitting tribute to a music lover or musician, a great way to recognize a successful business venture, a unique celebration of a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion, Chair Sponsorship allows you to express yourself through the music of your Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra. Find your place on the stage by making a Principal Chair Sponsorship gift this season!

Principal Chair Sponsors receive recognition at all 2010-2011 Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra performances, recognition in Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra printed concert programs, two complimentary subscriptions to the entire Friends of Music Concert Series, an invitation for two to exclusive VIP post-concert reception with the 2RCO, and membership in the Friends of Music.

SCHOLARSHIPS

$2,000 Named Scholarship
A scholarship in the name of your business, corporation, in memory of a special person or event, can go to an outstanding high school senior who will enter as a major in music at Shepherd University.

$1,000 Friends Fellowship
Contribute to a scholarship in support of an outstanding music major at Shepherd University. The awards not only assist students financially, they provide encouragement, foster musical growth and contribute to life-changing experiences in young musicians.

The Friends of Music is a non-profit organization supporting musical excellence at Shepherd University
for the entire region. We support thriving music program in our community for our families, for the
Shepherd University students, and for you!

The Friends of Music is a designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law.