Most people are aware that income from tickets covers only about 35% of the cost of producing great opera. All producing organizations, from opera companies to college football teams, rely on private donations and corporate sponsorships.
We need your support to help Knoxville Opera continue its important work in making our community a better place to live.
"Knoxville Opera is a wonderful cultural resource that not only enriches our city but the entire region. This year, for the 30th season, it brings to life tales of romance, revenge, mystery and joy for its patrons. Thank you for your support of Knoxville Opera!" --Mayor Bill Haslam
You may send a check to:
Celeste Hart
Director of Development
Knoxville Opera
612 East Depot Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37917
What does giving to Knoxville Opera accomplish?
You support arts education in our schools…
- Knoxville Opera offers low-cost and free interactive programs in elementary and middle schools and exciting and informative student dress rehearsals for middle through high school students.
You contribute to the revitalization of downtown Knoxville…
- The Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival brings over 35,000 people downtown in April to enjoy the street fair, the fabulous operas, and to contribute to the local economy.
You make Knoxville a better place to live and work…
- Companies and families like to locate here because we are a culturally rich community.
You benefit the University of Tennessee…
- The Knoxville Opera Studio is a training ground for talented singers at the University of Tennessee School of Music. Many of these students go on to professional careers because of their experience with Knoxville Opera.
You can enjoy opera right here in our hometown...
- Audiences and critics alike agree that Knoxville Opera reached a new artistic level last season and continues to create ever more inspiring opera productions in East Tennessee.
For all these reasons, we need your support for Knoxville Opera. We gratefully rely on the generosity of our community—people such as you—who care about making East Tennessee a special place to live.
Knoxville Opera—We make great music worth seeing!
For more information about making a contribution, call the Development Office at 865-524-0795, extension 25.
2007-2008 Individual Donor Benefits
Gold Benefactor ($10,000 and above)
Dinner with the Maestro- Invitation to a private dinner party with Maestro Brain Salesky
Private Recital- A recital featuring the Knoxville Opera Studio artists in your home
Principle Artist Sponsorship- Receive special acknowledgement in the performance program, and a backstage photo taken with the principle artist of your choice
Plus all of the benefits listed below (except the Comprimario Artist Sponsorship)
Silver Benefactor ($5,000- $9,999)
A Pair of Complimentary Tickets to Tosca
Comprimario Artist Sponsorship- Receive special acknowledgement in the performance program, and a backstage photo taken with the comprimario artist of your choice
Rossini Festival VIP Reception- An invitation to the private VIP reception with the Mayors on April 19, 2008
Plus all of the benefits listed below
Bronze Benefactor ($2,500 - $4,999)
A Pair of Complimentary Tickets to La Forza del Destino
Discount Tickets- a 15% discount of all single ticket purchases of staged operas
Cast Welcome Parties- Admission to the cast parties of La Forza del Destino and Tosca
Plus all of the benefits listed below
Benefactor ($1,000 - $2,499)
Donor Reception- Invitations to the exclusive Donor Receptions after La Forza del Destino
Cast Welcome Party- Admission to the cast party of La Forza del Destino or Tosca
Plus all of the benefits listed below
Grand Patron ($500 - $999)
Staging Rehearsal Admission- Experience the intriguing staging process by the artists. Call for availability.
Discount tickets- 10% discount on all single ticket purchases for La Forza del Destino and Tosca
Plus all the benefits listed below
Patron ($250 - $499)
Orchestra Dress Rehearsal- Admission to the rehearsals of La Forza del Destino and Tosca
Plus all of the benefits listed below
Sustaining Member ($100 - $249)
The Maestro Wrap- Invitation to an end-of-the-season event with Maestro Salesky and opera artists
Plus the benefit listed below
Friends of the Opera (Under $100)
Program listing- Your name listed in the 2007-2008 season programs
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