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The Curtis Annual Fund

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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The Friends of Curtis

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All levels include benefits from the prior level(s).

Annual Fund: Player's Circle--$50
($40 students and senior citizens)
(Benefits valued at $12.)
bullet A subscription to Overtones magazine
bullet Discount up to 40 percent on tickets for Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts. Contact the Curtis Ticket Office (215-893-7902) for details.
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Annual Fund: Concertmaster's Circle--$100
(Benefits valued at $12.)
bullet Invitations to select readings by the Curtis Symphony Orchestra and Curtis Chamber Orchestra
bullet Invitations to master classes, the Dean's Choice Recital, and Conversations at Curtis, a special lecture series
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Annual Fund: Conductor's Circle--$250
(Benefits valued at $17.)
bullet A CD recording featuring Curtis-trained musicians
bullet A listing in orchestra and opera programs
bullet An invitation to the Musical Open House
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Annual Fund: Composer's Circle--$500
(Benefits valued at $22.)
bullet An invitation to a select opera dress rehearsal, introduced by Curtis Opera Theatre Artistic Director Mikael Eliasen
bullet A Curtis Institute of Music tote bag (for first-time donors)
bullet The Student Recital Series schedule, sent directly to you
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Bronze Circle--$1,250
(Benefits valued at $367.)
bullet An exclusive lapel pin of Leopold Stokowski (for first-time donors)
bullet An invitation to a recognition dinner during commencement weekend
bullet Invitations to private champagne receptions preceding the opening and closing performances of the Student Recital Series
bullet Two premium tickets to Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts in Verizon Hall
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Annual Fund: Other Amount
bullet 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 $367.)
bullet An exclusive lapel pin of Leopold Stokowski (for first-time donors)
bullet An invitation to a recognition dinner during commencement weekend
bullet Invitations to private champagne receptions preceding the opening and closing performances of the Student Recital Series
bullet Two premium tickets to Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts in Verizon Hall
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Silver Circle--$2,500
(Benefits valued at $417.)
bullet An invitation to a private reception following a select performance of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra in Verizon Hall
bullet An invitation to a private master class
bullet An invitation to a private orchestra reading with a guest artist
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Gold Circle--$5,000
(Benefits valued at $492.)
bullet An invitation to dinner with a faculty member and select Curtis students
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Fellowship Circle--$10,000
(Benefits valued at $592.)
bullet An invitation to dinner with President Díaz and select Curtis students
bullet Naming of a one-year renewable fellowship for a Curtis student
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
President's Circle--$25,000
(Benefits valued at $592.)
bullet A private concert by a Curtis trio in your home
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Annual Fund: The Leopold Stokowski Society
Commissioning Circle--$35,000
(Benefits valued at $1,542.)
bullet A commission of music by a Curtis student in honor of the donor (for a first-time gift at this level). The piece will be performed at a student recital, followed by a celebratory champagne reception at Curtis with President Díaz and the composer.
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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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