A Priceless Opportunity
So while there is no admission fee to attend the Tuba Bach Chamber Music Festival concerts and most special events (our workshops have a small fee to cover food costs, etc.), rather than think of them as free, we prefer to think of our concerts and outreach programs as being priceless. After all, to attend performances by any of our guest artists would normally involve a hefty ticket price, not to mention travel to a large metropolitan area. To have not just one, but six performances by world class artists, and with a variety of educational and cultural enrichment opportunities for our students and community members, and to have them all presented right here in Big Rapids, and to have them available without an admission charge, is truly a priceless opportunity for everyone.
Tuba Bach's priceless performances do come with a financial cost - tens of thousands of dollars, in fact - paid by contributions from businesses, organizations and individuals like you. Tuba Bach is proud to be presented in conjunction with STAGE-M, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are tax deductable.
Please consider making a donation to the Tuba Bach Chamber Music Festival. Your gift of $20 could buy a meal for one of our artists; $50 could purchase a piece of sheet music; $75 could have the piano tuned for a concert; $100 could provide a night of lodging for a performer; $300 could pay the auditorium rental for a concert; $400 could provide airfare for an out-of-state musician; $500 could put a Tuba Bach assembly program in another area school. Whatever the amount of your contribution, know that it will go directly toward putting world-class musicians on stage in Big Rapids, and making these priceless performances available to all in our community.
2010 Contribution Program
All contributors will be recognized and thanked in our concert program. In past years we have chosen not to identify specific amounts of contributions in an effort to thank all contributors equally, regardless of dollar amount. This year, in response to requests and inquiries from a variety of foundations, organizations, businesses and individuals we are introducing several identified levels of financial support to Tuba Bach. We will also continue to identify separately those who wish to keep donation details unpublished. Please indicate your preference so that we know how you wish to be recognized for your patronage. Also note that those contributing at the Music Maestro and Festival Angel levels ($250 +) will be invited to a special dinner and concert presentation on the evening of Saturday, September 18, featuring the music of Alvin Waddles and guests.
Levels of Support
| Donation | Level |
|---|---|
| Up to $50 | Tuba Tooter |
| $50 -$99 | Bach Backer |
| $100 -$249 | Chamber Champ |
| $250 -$499 | Music Maestro |
| $500 + | Festival Angel |
Tuba Bach also actively seeks out sponsors for our concerts. To discuss print advertising, web site promotion and other benefits associated with the Brass, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond level sponsorships, please indicate your interest on the form below or contact Edward Mallett by telephone at (231) 867-1121 or e-mail at
Tuba Bach's Mission:
- The Tuba Bach Festival brings world-class musicians to the Big Rapids area for outstanding performance experiences. Your donations help to bring those musicians here.
- The Tuba Bach Festival seeks opportunities to instill an appreciation for the fine arts in our children, as well as for all community members, through school assembly presentations, workshops and clinics. Your contributions help to make those opportunities for our children in particular and our community as a whole available.
- The Tuba Bach Festival brings new and outstanding performers to the area and has them perform side by side with some of the tremendous talents that we have here in our community. Your financial backing makes these opportunities possible.
- The Tuba Bach Festival strives to increase the awareness of and passion for chamber music and the performing arts in our community. Your monetary gifts show that these ideals are important to you, as well.
Make a tax deductable contribution
The Tuba Bach Chamber Music Festival is presented in conjunction with STAGE-M: Society for Theatre Arts Growth and Enjoyment in the Mid-Michigan area. STAGE-M is a 501C(3) tax exempt, nonprofit organization, and all contributions are tax deductible. Contributions can be made online at our website, www.tubabach.org, or by a check, made payable to Tuba Bach, sent to:
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