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COLLABORATION

Concerts are just the beginning…Music is a universal language. When you support the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, you become a note within a soundtrack that connects and inspires our community. You help grow the next generation of musicians and music-lovers, bring top-quality musicians to our community, and provide educational, family, and community experiences that bring us together.

The KSO draws more than 18,000 patrons annually.

OUR AUDIENCE

SUBSTANTIAL INCOMEAlmost half of KSO patrons earn annual incomes over $75,000 a year

20% earn more than $125,000 annually

LOCAL RESIDENTSMore than 75% of KSO patrons are from Kalamazoo County

50% are from the city of Kalamazoo

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LOCAL RESIDENTS

$75KALMOST HALFEARN ABOVE

WELL-EDUCATED50% of KSO patrons hold bachelors or advanced degrees (Kalamazoo County average is 36.1%)*

52% are in professional, management or medical fields

FREE TIME60% of KSO patrons have no children in the household

20% are retired

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…Music Connects us.

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2019-20 | Our 99th Season

OUR season

Season 99 (2019-20) is all about exploration and coming together as a community to create shared, live musical experiences. The season’s music is diverse, ranging from the baroque period through the present day. This season, we will strengthen community connections through collaboration with the Bach Festival Chorus, WMU Chorus, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Civic Theater, Kalamazoo Air Zoo, and Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus.

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Symphonic SeriesSix concerts throughout the season featuring a classical repertoire by a variety of new and beloved composers, guest artists, choral groups, and the full orchestra. Season 99 features collaborations with the Bach Festival Chorus, WMU Chorus, and KSO Principal musicians.The Symphonic Series attracts over 8,000 patrons annually.

KSO Movie SeriesEnjoy your favorite movies on the big screen with full dialogue and sound effects, while your KSO musicians perform the amazing soundtracks. This season boasts “Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” and “How to Train Your Dragon.” KSO Movies attracts 8,000+ patrons each season.

Classics SeriesIntimate performances specially created for each location and featuring KSO musicians and ensembles. Enjoy Kalamazoo’s best-loved brew during Craft Music at Bell’s Eccentric Café as we present the KSO pint-sized “Salon Orchestra” playing short selections from the greatest symphonies, operas and dance music. Our Classics Uncorked concerts at Kalamazoo’s Epic Center pair wine, desserts, and coffee with dramatic musical selectionsThese intimate evenings attract more than 700 patrons annually.

Special EventsOur 2019-20 season includes three Special Event, pops-style concerts providing festive musical experiences. In December, your KSO joins forces with local choruses to celebrate winter holiday traditions. In February, spend Valentine’s Day with a special someone by warming up to the greatest romantic standards along with sounds of love from Broadway, opera, and film. Then we will usher in summer and celebrate Kalama-zoo’s rich musical talent as we welcome world-class local favorite artists to the stage.

Family DiscoveryYour sponsorship underwrites these fun, symphonic performances tailored to and priced for families. Concerts include hands-on activities starting one hour prior to each performance. We are collaborating with the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Experience, Heather Mitchell’s Youth Dance Company, and other community organizations to bring powerful musical storytelling to kids of all ages. The Family Discovery shows attract 2,000 patrons annually.

Community EventsOur mission is to serve our community through outstanding musical listening and learning experiences. The KSO proudly offers more than two dozen free community concerts each season to hundreds of community members of all ages, interests and socioeconomic backgrounds.

KSO performs Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in concert

Arturo Ziraldo, Acting Principal viola; Patricia Goodm

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Sponsorship opportunitiesSeason and Series

SEASON SPONSORSHIP $30,000Sponsor the entire 2019-20 season, except the KSO Movies. Sponsorship benefits are determined in collaboration between the sponsor and the KSO, and may include Series Sponsorship benefits and:• Full-page program book advertisement

with priority placement within book• 60-word spotlight in the season program

book, including reference to advertisement page

• 80 tickets to Symphonic, Special Event, Movies, Family Discovery, or Classics Series concerts, with restrictions

• Listed as co-host for season opening or closing reception

SERIES SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship benefits vary by level and include:• Advertisement in the KSO’s high-visibility

season program book• Complementary tickets and 20% discount

on tickets to eligible KSO concerts• Recognition at events

Specific benefits are listed with each series sponsorship.

KSO MOVIE SERIES UNDERWRITER $35,000• Exposure to our most broad and diverse

audiences• Full-page program book advertisement and

40-word spotlight• Logo included on website and in season

program book and selected promotional material

• Invitations to opening night and finale receptions

• VIP Lounge access before and during concert intermission, when available

• 60 KSO Movies tickets (20 per concert)

FAMILY DISCOVERY SERIES UNDERWRITER $15,000• Full-page program book advertisement and

40-word spotlight• Logo included on website and in season

program book and selected promotional material

• Invitations to opening night and finale receptions

• VIP Lounge access before and during concert intermission, when available

• 40 Family Discovery Series tickets (20 per concert)

CLASSICS SERIES CLASSICS UNCORKED $5,000• Quarter-page program book advertisement• 10 Classics Uncorked concert tickets

CLASSICS SERIES CRAFT MUSIC [Sponsored by hosting location]• Quarter-page program book advertisement• Host location patron visibility

SYMPHONIC SERIES UNDERWRITER $20,000• Full-page program book advertisement

and 40-word spotlight• Logo included on website and in season

program book and selected promotional material

• Invitations to opening night and finale receptions

• VIP Lounge access before and during concert intermission, when available

• 60 Symphonic Series tickets (10 per concert)

SYMPHONIC SERIES PRELUDE SPONSOR $15,000 [SOLD]• Full-page program book advertisement and

40-word spotlight• Logo included on website and in season

program book and selected promotional material

• Invitations to opening night and finale receptions

• VIP Lounge access before and during concert intermission, when available

• 36 Symphonic Series tickets

SYMPHONIC SERIES AfterWORDS SPONSOR $15,000• Full-page program book advertisement and

40-word spotlight• Logo included on website and in season

program book and selected promotional material

• Invitations to opening night and finale receptions

• VIP Lounge access before and during concert intermission, when available

• 36 Symphonic Series tickets

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FAMILY FUN CHAMBER SERIES $2,500• Quarter-page program book advertisement• Program book sponsorship listing• 5 concert tickets for Symphonic, Special

Event, or Family Discovery concerts

COMMUNITY CONCERTS $5,000• Quarter-page program book advertisement• 25-word spotlight in program book• 10 concert tickets for Symphonic, Special

Event, or Family Discovery concerts

SENSORY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE UNDERWRITER $10,000-$20,000• Program book advertisement• 40 tickets to Symphonic, Family Discovery,

Special Event, or Classics Series concerts

MEDIA SPONSORS Exclusive opportunities are available for each series.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Sponsorship opportunities are available to work with your objectives.

Paul Clifton-O’Donnell, French horn

Yukie Ota, Principal flute

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Symphonic Series

Classical repertoire by a variety of new and beloved composers, guest artists, and full orchestra.

CONCERT SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship benefits vary by level and include:• Advertisement and spotlight in the KSO’s

high-visibility season program book• Complementary tickets and 20% discount on

tickets to eligible KSO concerts• Recognition at events

Specific benefits are listed with each sponsorship.

MOVIE SPONSOR $15,000 Each• Full-page ad in the season program book • 40-word spotlight in program book• Logo included on website and in season

program book• 40 tickets to sponsored movie concert as well

as a 20% discount on additional tickets• Invitations to opening night or finale

receptions• VIP Lounge access before and during

sponsored concert’s intermission, when available

EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR $12,000+Excludes KSO Movies• Full-page ad in the season program book • 40-word spotlight in program book• Logo included on website and in season

program book• 40 tickets to sponsored concert as well as a

20% discount on additional tickets• Invitations to opening night or finale

receptions• VIP Lounge access before and during

sponsored concert’s intermission, when available

Sponsorship opportunitiesConcert

MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition09.20.2019 | 8 p.m. | Miller Auditorium | Julian Kuerti, ConductorDiscovering strokes of genius: great music inspired by visual art.

SCHULLER Seven Studies on Themes of Paul KleePROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2 Leticia Moreno, violinMUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition

GERSHWIN: Rhapsodies10.26.2019 | 8 p.m. | Miller Auditorium | Daniel Brier, ConductorCharting a musical voyage from Tin Pan Alley to St. Petersburg.

LIGETI Concert Românesc GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue Kevin Cole, piano New York Rhapsody Kevin Cole, pianoRIMSKY- Capriccio espagnol KORSAKOV

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”11.23.2019 | 8 p.m. | Chenery Auditorium | Julian Kuerti, ConductorExploring Beethoven, the blazing revolutionary.

KNUSSEN Music for a Puppet CourtBRAHMS Concerto for Violin and Cello KSO Concertmaster Jun-Ching Lin, violin KSO Principal Igor Cetkovic, celloBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

MAHLER: Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth)

03.07.2020 | 8 p.m. | Miller Auditorium | Julian Kuerti, ConductorBasking in the exotic sounds and poetry of the Far East.

STRAUSS Salome’s DanceTBD Stulberg Competition WinnerDU YUN Hundred HeadsMAHLER Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth) Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano, and Charles Reid, tenor

BACH: St. Matthew Passion04.03.2020 | 7:30 p.m. | Miller Auditorium | Julian Kuerti, ConductorBringing Bach’s great spiritual vision to life.

BACH St. Matthew Passion WMU Chorus, Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus, Guest Soloists

RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé05.22.2020 | 8 p.m. | Miller Auditorium | Julian Kuerti, ConductorCreating ballet of the imagination.

MOZART Concerto for Piano No. 21 KV. 467 Joyce Yang, pianoRAVEL Daphnis et Chloé Bach Festival Chorus

PLATINUM SPONSOR $8,000+• Half-page ad in the season program book• 40-word spotlight in program book• Logo included on website and in season

program book• 25 tickets to sponsored concert as well as

a 20% discount on additional tickets• VIP Lounge access before and during

sponsored concert’s intermission, when available

SUPPORTER LEVEL I $5,000+Level II Supporter Sponsor benefits, plus:• Quarter-page ad in the season program

book• 15 tickets to sponsored concert as well as

a 20% discount on additional tickets

SUPPORTER LEVEL II $2,500+• Listing in the season program book• 10 tickets to sponsored concert as well as

a 20% discount on additional tickets

MEDIA SPONSORS Exclusive opportunities are available for each concert.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Sponsorship opportunities are available to work with your objectives.

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Maestro Julian Kuerti

KSO Movie Series

Special Events

Enjoy your favorite movies on the big screen with full dialogue and sound effects, while your KSO musicians perform the amazing soundtracks for an unforgettable experience!

Three Special Event concerts provide festive musical experiences.

Classics Series

Family Discovery Series

Engaging, classical performances in venues offering an intimate presentation by KSO musicians and a variety of ensembles outside the concert hall.

Symphonic performances tailored to and priced for families, telling stories through music and live performances. Each concert includes a pre-show instrument petting zoo and Meet the Maestro, along with a student showcase musical performance.

Icarus at the Edge of Time10.20.2019 | 3 p.m. | Chenery Auditorium | Daniel Brier, ConductorPresented in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Air Zoo.

Carnival of the Animals02.02.2020 | 3 p.m. | Chenery Auditorium | Daniel Brier, ConductorThis collaboration combines the Westhuizen Duo, choreographer Heather Mitchell’s Youth Dance Company, and Rootead Community Healing Arts.

CRAFT MUSICA casual setting and delicious brews in Bell’s Eccentric Café.

Fall Craft Music09.11.2019 | 8 p.m. Bell’s Eccentric Café

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STRAVINSKY: Soldier’s Tale 02.21.2020 | 8 p.m. 02.22.2020 | 8 p.m. Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre, Epic Center

Spring Craft Music 01.15.2020 | 8 p.m. Bell’s Eccentric Café

CLASSICS UNCORKEDEnjoy wine pairings with KSO’s Sommelier, desserts, and coffee at the downtown Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre, Epic Center.

Sounds of Chile11.08.2019 | 8 p.m. 11.09.2019 | 8 p.m. Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre, Epic Center

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert10.11.2019 | 8 p.m. | Miller Auditorium | Daniel Brier, Conductor© 2019 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © DISNEY. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert 01.25.2020 | 3 p.m. | Miller Auditorium | Daniel Brier, Conductor How To Train Your Dragon © 2010 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert 04.17.2020 | 8 p.m. | Miller Auditorium | Daniel Brier, Conductor E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

SOUNDS of the Season 12.13.2019 | 8 p.m. | Chenery Auditorium | Julian Kuerti, ConductorA return to community & winter holiday traditions, this annual concert is a perfect way to begin your holiday season. This year, your KSO brings together our community to celebrate, featuring the talents of the Bach Festival Chorus and Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus.

SOUNDS of Love02.14.2020 | 8 p.m. | Chenery Auditorium | Daniel Brier, ConductorMusic’s celebration of love, from classical to jazz to Broadway. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with someone special by warming up to the greatest romantic standards along with sounds of love from Broadway, opera, and film.

SOUNDS of Kalamazoo06.20.2020 | 8 p.m. | Miller Auditorium | Daniel Brier, ConductorCelebrate Kalamazoo’s rich musical talent as your KSO welcomes world-class local favorite artists to the stage. The Red Sea Pedestrians, the Dacia Bridges Project, and Nashon Holloway will join the orchestra for an exuberant start to summer.

The Red Sea Pedestrians Family Discovery Craft Music

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