TRUE TO OUR ROOTS… NEVER STANDING STILL

Your support preserves the rich traditions that define the Rockport Music experience. Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director David Deveau, the Rockport Chamber Music Festival remains committed to sustaining the artistic excellence for which it is renowned. Your gift allows Rockport Music to present the highest-quality concerts, enabling audience members to experience extraordinary music. Now, Rockport Music seeks to increase the audiences it reaches and to expand its education and outreach activities. New programming requires new resources. With your help, Rockport Music is delighted to bring the same passion and enthusiasm that has established its reputation to a variety of music genres presented year-round in the Shalin Liu Performance Center.

Please join us in expanding your musical horizons at this pivotal moment in Rockport Music’s history.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

By making a gift to Rockport Music, you allow the organization – and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival – to thrive and grow.

There are three easy ways to support Rockport Music:

• Donate Online
• Send a check to: Rockport Music/ATTN: Director of Development/PO Box 312/Rockport, MA 01966
• Contribute via phone by calling: Megan Hinckley/Director of Development/978.546.7391 ext.103

Please scroll down the page for information on:
Giving Levels and Benefits, Matching Gifts, and New Giving Programs

To learn how to make a gift of stock or to include Rockport Music in your estate planning by joining the Linden Tree Society, please contact Megan Hinckley, Director of Development, at 978.546.7391 ext. 103 or mhinckley@rockportmusic.org.

Rockport Music is a 501(c)(3), so your donations to the organization are tax-deductible.

GIVING LEVELS AND BENEFITS:

Each level includes benefits of the preceding level(s)

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE: $10,000+

• Invitation to closed dress rehearsal of the world premiere of Scott Wheeler's "Granite Coast" for Piano Trio, commissioned by Rockport Music for the opening of the Shalin Liu Performance Center.

MAESTRO: $7,500 - $9,999

• Sponsorship recognition for an individual concert during the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, including champagne toast with David Deveau and artists following sponsored concert
• Invitation to 2010 season preview event with David Deveau

MAJOR KEY: $5,000 - $7,499

• Invitation to backstage tour of Shalin Liu Performance Center with project architect Alan Joslin
• Invitation to special donor recognition event
• Invitations to pre- or post-concert receptions

MELODY LINE: $2,000 - $4,999

• Priority pre-season seat selection and ticket purchase to all concerts and events in 2010 (for donations received by February 1, 2010)

CHORD: $1,000 - $1,999

• Invitation to attend special closed rehearsal event

TRIAD: $500 - $999

• Subscription to exclusive behind-the-scenes weekly email during the Rockport Chamber Music Festival

BASS LINE: $100 - $499

• Voucher for complimentary Rockport Music poster commemorating the opening year of the Shalin Liu Performance Center

GRACE NOTE: Under $100

• Acknowledgment in the Rockport Chamber Music Festival program book (for donations received by May 1, 2010)
• Subscription to the Rockport Music newsletter “Behind the Notes”
• Regular email updates, including advanced program and ticket information
• Invitation to annual gala

MATCHING GIFTS

Corporate matching gifts are a great way for our supporters to maximize their personal contributions to Rockport Music and increase the impact of their gift. By taking advantage of a company's matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of your contribution.

Each company has its own guidelines for employees, spouses, retirees, and widows/widowers. Most corporate procedures are very simple:

1. Request a matching form from your company.
2. Complete and submit the form to Rockport Music along with your gift.
3. Rockport Music will verify the completed form and return it to the company.
4. The company issues a matching gift contribution to Rockport Music.

NEW GIVING PROGRAMS

VIRTUOSO SOCIETY
The Virtuoso Society allows major donors to provide long-term financial stability for Rockport Music by pledging support over three years. Open to donors at the Maestro Level and above ($7,500+), Virtuoso Society members receive benefits at their annual gift level, plus special benefits, including the following:

• Virtuoso Society membership
• Recognition in the Shalin Liu Performance Center and Rockport Chamber Music Festival season program book

SUSTAINING DONORS
Starting at $120 annually ($10/month), Sustaining Donors provide uninterrupted support to Rockport Music from one month to the next. Sustaining Donors receive:

• The ease of automatic monthly credit card payments
• An annual summary of  all gifts at tax time

In addition to the benefits listed above, Sustaining Donors receive the benefits associated with their annual gift level.

To learn more about these programs, please contact Megan Hinckley, Director of Development, at 978.546.7391 ext. 103 or mhinckley@rockportmusic.org.