BSO Support Packet - Bemidji Symphony Orchestra

CONCERT SEASON
Legends
2016-2017
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Did you know...
When you support the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra,
you make yourself visible to an average audience
of 500 people per concert. From students and young
professionals to civic leaders and senior citizens, our
patrons are well educated, successful, and engaged in
our community. They should be YOUR customers!
• The BSO will celebrate its 78th anniversary
during the 2016-2017 season – we are considered a
civic treasure!
• Our conductor, Dr. Beverly Everett, is widely respected in her field, having received awards and requests
to participate in prestigious events throughout the country. Her professional connections bring world
caliber guest artists such as André Watts, Murry Sidlin, and Carol Wincenc to Bemidji.
• Our audience continues to expand – sales of our season tickets increased over 13% in the past year!
• Our volunteer musicians number over 70 and range in age from 14 to 77.
• We are an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
• In addition to a seven-concert season, we offer educational
programs in the schools and concerts just for youth. We
collaborate with other area organizations to do out-of-theordinary programming – we’ve been called a gutsy group!
Your BSO representative’s name
and contact information is:
• It costs an average of $17,000 to put on just one concert.
We rely on a robust mix of ticket sales, ad sales, donations and
grants to bring each performance to life!
For Office Use Only
Business Name:
Previous Sponsorship/Donation:
Contact Person:
Previous Desserts by Design: Y or N
Previous Ad in Program:
218-444-7914 • www.bemidjisymphony.org • bso@bemidjisymphony.org • P.O. Box 3136 • Bemidji, MN 56619
Partner with the BSO . . . there’s something just for YOU!
You choose what works best for your business – an ad in our program, a cash contribution, a donation of goods
or services. Whatever your budget, there is a way for you to partner with us!
Sponsorship – The most visibility! Naming rights to one or more concerts, free season passes, your logo on our
materials, a visit to your event by Encore! our musical ensemble, and so much more!
Cash Contribution – Tax-deductible contributions are the lifeblood of our annual Business Fund Drive. We’ll
proudly list your business name in our Concert Program under the giving category of your choice.
Advertising – Your marketing dollars are hard at work here! Our audience pays attention to and patronizes
those businesses that advertise in BSO’s concert program. We’ll work with you to create a package that puts your
business in the best possible light. We even have design professionals on hand that will help you create an eyecatching ad free-of-charge if you like!
In-Kind Donations – From hotel rooms and printed materials, to car rentals and office supplies, donations
of goods and services are deeply appreciated and help the symphony operate as frugally as possible. We’ll
acknowledge your in-kind donations in the same manner we acknowledge cash contributions.
Desserts by Design – Contribute to our 8th annual Desserts by Design gala fundraiser. Last year, 200 people
enjoyed an evening of wine, coffee, desserts, and music, while admiring the most stunningly decorated tables
imaginable! $50.00 will get you noted in the DxD program, telling everyone that YOU are a BSO supporter!
Or, consider donating an item or service to our silent auction table at Desserts by Design.
Endowment Fund – The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra has an endowment fund established through the
Northwest Minnesota Foundation. You can contact us for more details about this giving opportunity.
This is YOUR symphony orchestra Let’s make some beautiful music together!
Support of the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is more than just a donation – it’s an investment in our
community. A thriving arts scene makes our region more vibrant, our schools more enriched, and
attracts and retains newcomers.
Thank you for your consideration and for all YOU do
to make our community a better place to live!
“Spectacular sound. I believe that
this orchestra has great potential with
a variety of beautiful music of all
cultures, genres and ages.”
“Terrific, Ecstatic!
Inspirational!
Beyond words! Thank you
so much! Such a gift!”
“Fine performance-Ear stretching and
concept stretching. Good to hear
music highlighting our
Native American population.”
Sponsorship Levels
SERIES SPONSOR
$10,000 +
• Series naming rights (choose any 3 concerts)
• 8 Season Ticket packs ($480 value)
• Designation in our Concert Program
• Full page b&w ad in our Concert Program
($1080 value)
• Your name in our radio ads for the series
• Your name in our print ads for the series
• Your name in our TV ads for the series
• Your logo on our website
• An Encore! ensemble performance at your event
•Two on-stage seats to concert of choice
CONCERT SPONSOR
$5,000
• 6 Season Ticket packs ($360 value)
• Designation in our Concert Program
• Full-page b&w ad in our Concert Program
($1,080 value)
• Your name in our print ads for the concert
• Your name in our TV ads for the concert
• Your logo on our website
CONCERT CO-SPONSOR
$3,000
• 6 Season Ticket packs ($360 value)
• Designation in our Concert Program
• Half-page b&w ad in our
Concert Program ($540 value)
• Your name in our print ads for the concert
• Your logo on our website
CONCERT MASTER SPONSOR
$2,000
• 6 Season Ticket packs ($360 value)
• Quarter-page b&w ad in our Concert
Program ($270 value)
PODIUM SPONSOR
$1,000
• 4 Season Ticket packs ($240 value)
• Double-size b&w ad in our
Concert Program ($120 value)
Orchestral Society Levels
• Name listed in all concert program inserts. Complimentary tickets are included.
Concerto:
Up to $999
Ensemble: Up to $250
Section:
Up to $500
Quartet: Up to $200
Trio: Up to $150
Duet:
Up to $100
Solo: Up to $50
Advertising inPagethe
Program
size - 8”Season
x 10”
Ad Prices:
Premium (full-color) positions. Subject to availability.
Full Page Back Cover
7.5 x 9.5
$1400
Full Page Inside Cover 7.5 x 9.5
$1200
Half Page inside cover
7.5 x 4.75
$600
Half Page
7.5 x 4.75
$540
Black and White ads
Full Page
Half Page
Quarter Page
Double
Single Plus
Single
Double
2.5 x 2.74
$120
7.5 x 9.5
$1080
7.5 x 4.75
$540
3.75 x 4.75
Quarter$270
Page
2.5 x 2.743.75 x$120
4.75
3.75 x 1.37 $270
$90
2.5 x 1.37
$60
Quarter Page
3.75 x 4.75
$270
Program
Page Size
is 8”x10”
Single
2.5 x 1.37
$60
Single
Plus
1/12 Page
3.75 x 1.37
$90
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BEMIDJI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2016-2017
CONCERT PROGRAM ADVERTISING ORDER FORM
All ads, except certain premium ads, are black &
white. Please provide ad in electronic format
(PDF or JPG file) by July 10, 2016.
Name of Company __________________________________________ Ad can be e-mailed to fundraising contact,
Gretchen Rusch, gretchrusch@yahoo.com
Contact Name ______________________________________________ Ad size: ______________ Cost: ____________
Address ___________________________________________________  I would like the same ad I had last year.
City, State, Zip _____________________________________________
Phone ______________________
Fax ________________________
E-mail ____________________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Rec’d _________ Pmt Rec’d _________ Artwork Rec’d _________
 I will e-mail a new ad.
 Please call me regarding changes to my ad
or a new layout.
BSO contact _____________________________
Please mail check along with this form by July 1 to:
Bemidji Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 3136, Bemidji, MN 56619