Individual Donor Benefits Program
2009-2010 Season
Donations are listed in programs based on contributions received during or designated for our fiscal year (June 1- May 31).
- CONTRIBUTORS BECOME MEMBERS OF KNOXVILLE OPERA FOR THE 2009-2010 SEASON
- For additional benefits at higher levels please call the Director of Development at 865-524-0795 extension 25.
- Knoxville Opera is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Gold Benefactor: $10,000 and above
- Private Concert – A concert with Knoxville Opera Studio artists and Maestro Salesky in your chosen venue.
- Dinner with the Maestro – Invitation to a private dinner party with Maestro Salesky.
- Principal Artist Sponsorship – Receive special acknowledgement in the performance program and a backstage photo taken with your artist in costume.
- Cast/Host Appreciation Dinners – Lucia (2/14/10) and Barber (4/25/10).*
- Plus all of the benefits listed below (except the Supporting Artist Sponsorship).
Silver Benefactor: $5,000 – $9,999
- Complimentary Tickets – A pair of complimentary tickets to The Barber of Seville (Sunday 4/25/10).**
- Supporting Artist Sponsorship – Receive special acknowledgement in the performance program and a backstage photo taken with your artist in costume.
- Cast Welcome Party – Invitation to the Cast Welcome Party of The Barber of Seville (Sunday 4/11/10).*
- Plus all of the benefits listed below.
Bronze Benefactor: $2,500 – $4,999
- Complimentary Tickets – A pair of complimentary tickets to Lucia di Lammermoor (Sunday 2/14/10).**
- Complimentary Rossini Festival Apron and “Got Opera?” Button
- Discount Tickets – 15% discount on all single ticket purchases of staged operas.**
- Cast Welcome Party – Invitation to the Cast Welcome Party of Lucia di Lammermoor (Sunday 1/31/10).*
- Plus all of the benefits listed below.
Benefactor: $1,000 – $2,499
- Benefactor Reception – Invitation to the exclusive Benefactor Reception at the home of Maestro and Mrs. Brian Salesky (Saturday 5/22/10).
- Discount Tickets – 10% discount on all single ticket purchases of The Barber of Seville.**
- Plus all of the benefits listed below.
Grand Patron: $500 – $999
- Staging Rehearsal Admission – Experience the intriguing staging process with the artists and stage director!*
- Discount Tickets – 10% discount on all single ticket purchases of Lucia di Lammermoor.**
- Plus all of the benefits listed below.
Patron: $250 – $499
- Orchestra Rehearsal Admission – Experience the thrill of the orchestra rehearsal process with the artists!*
- Plus all of the benefits listed below.
Sustaining Member: $100 – $249
- The Maestro Wrap – Join Maestro Salesky for an open discussion about past and future seasons (5/17/10)*
- Plus the benefit listed below.
Friend of the Opera: Under $100
- Program Listing – Contributors to Knoxville Opera are listed in opera programs based on donations received during or designated for the Opera’s fiscal year (June 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010).
SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR ALL OPERA PERFORMANCE TICKET HOLDERS
Final Dress Rehearsals – Bring your opera ticket to the Tennessee Theatre as your admission pass to the final dress rehearsals of Lucia (2/10/10, 7:30 p.m.)and Barber (4/21/10, 7:30 p.m.). First-come, first-served seating.
* Reservations required. Please call 865-524-0795 extension 25
after January 10, 2010.
** For tickets please call the Box Office at 524-0795 extension 1
after October 11, 2009.
