The Curtis Annual Fund supports nearly 25 percent of Curtis's annual operating budget, providing essential support for instructional and student assistance programs. All other schools rely heavily on revenue from tuition to cover a large portion of expenses: Curtis's unique policy of awarding every student a merit-based full-tuition scholarship makes Annual Fund support critical to the school's operations.

Each gift to the Annual Fund is spent in the year in which it is received and therefore directly benefits currently enrolled students.

To find out more about ways to give, the benefits you will receive by giving, or about the Leopold Stokowski Society, the Annual Fund's leadership giving-society, click on the links below.

Click for information about corporate or foundation support and membership programs.

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Leopold Stokowski Society
The Friends of Curtis
Crescendo Club

GIVE NOW
In appreciation of your support, Curtis invites you to take advantage of the following benefits or you may waive
all benefits for a fully tax-deductible contribution by contacting Lisa Shepperson in the Curtis development office at 267-238-5261 or lisa.shepperson@curtis.edu.

All levels include benefits from the prior level(s). All Friends of Curtis receive a membership card.

Annual Fund: Player's Circle--$50
($25 for alumni in classes of 2000–09)
(Benefits valued at $20.)
Subscription to Overtones magazine
Up to 40 percent discount on Curtis Symphony Orchestra subscriptions.
Invitation to an event hosted by the Crescendo Club, Curtis’s network of young friends. NEW
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Annual Fund: Concertmaster's Circle--$100
(Benefits valued at $20.)
Invitations to select master classes.*
Invitations to select readings by the Curtis Symphony Orchestra.*
Invitation to a special docent tour of Curtis.* NEW
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Annual Fund: Conductor's Circle--$250
(Benefits valued at $22.)
Listing in orchestra and opera programs*
Curtis Institute of Music reusable eco-friendly bag. NEW
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Annual Fund: Composer's Circle--$500
(Benefits valued at $32.)
Invitation to a select opera dress rehearsal, introduced by Curtis Opera Theatre Artistic Director Mikael Eliasen*
Invitations to an Open House and the Dean’s lecture series.* NEW
CD recording featuring Curtis-trained musicians
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Bronze Circle--$1,250
(Benefits valued at $246.)
An exclusive lapel pin of Leopold Stokowski (for first-time donors)
Invitation to a private champagne reception
Invitation to an exclusive celebration in May
A pair of tickets to all Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts in Verizon Hall
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Annual Fund: Other Amount
If you would like to support Curtis in another amount than those listed above, select this option. On the "View Cart" screen, you can specify in $1 increments the total you would like to give; then simply click the "Recalculate" button and submit your order. To determine the extent to which your contribution will be tax-deductible or the benefits to which you will be entitled, or if you have any questions, click here to contact the Development Office at The Curtis Institute of Music.
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THE LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI SOCIETY
As the Curtis Annual Fund is absolutely essential to the Institute, the Stokowski Society is absolutely essential to the success of the Annual Fund. The Stokowski Society is a group of leadership donors who contribute $1,250 and above to the Annual Fund each year. The Curtis Annual Fund covers a full one-fifth of operating expenses, and Stokowski Society gifts account for over two-thirds of the individual giving to the Annual Fund. For their generous support, Stokowski Society members are listed on a handsome plaque outside of Field Concert Hall and receive an invitation to an annual dinner, as well as other benefits.

For more information about joining the Stokowski Society, please contact Anthony J. Brown, director of the annual fund, at 215-893-5279.

All levels include benefits from the prior levels.

Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Bronze Circle--$1,250
(Benefits valued at $246.)
An exclusive lapel pin of Leopold Stokowski (for first-time donors)
Invitation to a private champagne reception
Invitation to an exclusive celebration in May
A pair of tickets to all Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts in Verizon Hall
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Silver Circle--$2,500
(Benefits valued at $398.)
Invitation to a private reception following the concluding performance of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra in Verizon Hall.
Invitation to a private master class.*
Invitation to a private orchestra reading with a guest artist.*
A pair of premium orchestra tickets to all Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts in Verizon Hall. NEW
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Gold Circle--$5,000
(Benefits valued at $648.)
Invitation to exclusive Gold Circle dinner with a faculty member and select Curtis students
Invitation to a post-opera reception with cast and orchestra members NEW
Invitation to a private intermission reception during a Curtis Symphony Orchestra concert  NEW
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Fellowship Circle--$10,000
(Benefits valued at $728.)
Naming of a one-year renewable fellowship for a Curtis student*
Invitation to a luncheon in the fall with fellowship students* 
Personal invitations to your student’s recitals in Field Concert Hall and annual reports on your student’s professional development * NEW
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
President's Circle--$25,000
(Benefits valued at $1,158.)
Invitation to a private President’s Circle dinner with President Díaz. NEW
Invitation to an intimate dinner with a faculty member and student. NEW
Invitation to a private luncheon with a guest artist. NEW
Invitation to an exclusive reception to meet Curtis’s new dean, John Mangan. NEW
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Commissioning Circle--$35,000
(Benefits valued at $1,408.)
Invitation to a performance of a commissioned piece dedicated to the donor, including a celebratory champagne toast with the student composer and President Díaz. The piece will be performed at a student recital and a special performance CD provided for the donor.
Invitation to a pre-recital dinner with President Díaz for all members of the Commissioning Circle. NEW
Two complimentary subscriptions to the Curtis Opera Theater and Alumni Recital Series.  NEW
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Note: Donors who prefer to waive all benefits and make a fully tax-deductible contribution may elect to do so.

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THE FRIENDS OF CURTIS
The Friends of Curtis provide essential support for instructional and student assistance programs. All other schools rely heavily on revenue from tuition to cover a large portion of expenses, but Curtis's unique policy of awarding every student a merit-based full-tuition scholarship eliminates this traditional source of income. Friends' memberships provide direct support of the Annual Fund, which is critical to the school's operations in the absence of tuition revenue.

Membership in the Friends of Curtis comes with many privileges, depending upon the level of contribution. All entitle members to discounts or free tickets to concerts of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra in the acclaimed Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, in addition to invitations to various members-only events.

If you have any questions about the Friends of Curtis, please contact Anthony J. Brown, director of the annual fund, at 215-893-5279.

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