Benefits
Gifts to the Curtis Annual Fund are deeply appreciated investments in the mission of the Curtis Institute of Music. To acknowledge the essential support and impact such gifts provide, Curtis offers a range of special benefits.
All gifts to Curtis are welcomed and appreciated. Donors who contribute $50 or more receive the following benefits. All levels listed below include benefits from the preceding level(s). Benefits marked * below remain available to those who have waived benefits.
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Friends of Curtis
All Friends of Curtis receive a membership card. Members of the Concertmaster's Circle and above gain insider access to Curtis through exciting events throughout the year.
Player’s Circle $50–$99
($25 for alumni in Classes of 2002–2012) (benefits valued at $20)
- Discount of up to 50 percent for subscribers to the Curtis Symphony Orchestra and Curtis Opera Theatre
Concertmaster’s Circle $100–$249
(benefits valued at $20)
- Listing in orchestra and opera programs*
- Invitation to a Fall Open House*
Conductor’s Circle $250–$499
(benefits valued at $20)
- Invitations to select master classes*
- Invitations to select Curtis Symphony Orchestra readings*
Composer’s Circle $500–$1,249
(benefits valued at $46)
- A pair of tickets to a Curtis recital at Longwood Gardens
- CD recording featuring Curtis-trained musicians
Leopold Stokowski Society
First-time members receive an exclusive Leopold Stokowski lapel pin.
Bronze Circle $1,250–$2,499
(benefits valued at $296)
- Dining privileges at Lenfest Hall*
- A pair of tickets to Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts in Verizon Hall and Curtis Opera Theatre productions at Curtis or the Prince Music Theater (subject to availability)
- Invitation to the exclusive Stokowski Society annual dinner
Silver Circle $2,500–$4,999
(benefits valued at $366)
- Invitation to a private Master Class with a guest artist*
- Invitation to a private orchestra reading with a guest artist*
- Invitation to a post-concert reception after the final Curtis Symphony Orchestra performance of the season
Gold Circle $5,000–$9,999
(benefits valued at $506)
- Invitation to an intermission reception at a Curtis Symphony Orchestra concert in Verizon Hall
- Vouchers for complimentary cocktails in Commonwealth Plaza
- Invitation to exclusive Gold Circle dinner with a faculty member and select Curtis students
Fellowship Circle $10,000–$24,999
(benefits valued at $586)
- Naming of a one-year renewable fellowship for a Curtis student*
- Opportunities to interact with the fellowship holder*
- Invitation to a private event in the fall with Curtis students
President’s Circle $25,000–$34,999
(benefits valued at $1,016)
- Invitation to a private luncheon with a guest artist and selected Curtis students
- Invitation to a private dinner with President Roberto Díaz
Commissioning Circle $35,000-$49,999
(benefits valued at $2,016)
- A musical piece commissioned and performed in your honor by Curtis students
- A complimentary recording of the commission
Chairman's Performance Circle $50,000 and above NEW
- A private recital in your home performed by a trio of Curtis students or alumni
- Prominent program recognition for your support of orchestra, opera, or chamber music performances
Contact
Anthony Brown, director of the Friends program, (215) 717-3127
National Programs
In addition to the benefits listed above, Curtis supporters from around the country receive special benefits for gifts at the thresholds indicated below.
$100-$499
- A curated collection of Curtis CDs
$500-$999
- A signature Curtis cap
$1,250-$9,999
- Invitations to special events with Curtis musicians in your area
$10,000+
- A performance at your residence by a student you support with a fellowship
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Contact
Leslie Jacobson Kaye, director of major gifts and national programs, (215) 717-3166
