2012 Annual Fund Brochure

10 Reasons to Support the AMFS Annual Fund 1. Give more than 600 students the summer of their lives.

2. Bring the world’s greatest classical performers to Aspen.

3. Support the inspirational teaching of our incomparable artist-faculty.

Your support is needed today!

Online:

www.aspenmusicfestival.com

Phone:

970-205-5061

Mail:

Fill out the enclosed donor card and send it in the envelope provided.

Stock Gifts: Please call Kat Berg at 970-205-5061 for instructions.

Thank you for supporting excellence in classical music.

Aspen Music Festival and School Annual Fund 2012

Give today to support classical music in Aspen!

Robert Spano, Music Director Alan Fletcher, President and CEO

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4. Help us realize the artistic vision of our brilliant new music director Robert Spano.

5. Keep strong and vital an institution that is key to Aspen’s economy.

6. Bring music programs to more than 3,000 valley school children.

7. Maintain an important Aspen tradition of more than sixty-three years.

8. Bring the beauty of music into the hearts and minds of 100,000 patrons.

9. Support an honorable cause and receive numerous perquisites—along with a rewarding tax benefit.

10. The Festival and School relies on your contributions to sustain its vitality— ticket sales only account for 13 percent of annual income.

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transformation The Aspen Music Festival and School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you do not wish to receive donor privileges, you may deduct the full amount of your gift by checking the box on the donor card.

Please note: Except as noted, donor passes need to be presented at the Harris Concert Hall Box Office in person the day of the event in exchange for tickets. Pass-holders can guarantee their seat in advance for a $15 fee.

All passes are good for regularly scheduled concerts and do not include special events, benefits, or operas.

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inspiration The Annual Fund is the single most important source of revenue for the AMFS, providing 38 percent of the institution’s annual budget. Gifts to the Annual Fund are critical to each summer’s success.

Your gift to the Aspen Music Festival and School supports classical music in Aspen.

Gold Leaf Donor Privileges

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Gold Leaf Donors receive Silver Leaf Donor privileges, plus: ∙ Priority telephone ordering for reserved seats any time after 5 pm the evening before the performance ∙ Invitations to Sunday ENCORE receptions ∙ Optional affiliation with a Festival student ∙ Along with the following:

Patrons $3,500 and above ($1,110 non-deductible)

Silver Leaf Donor Privileges All donors of $100 or more receive priority ticket ordering and a summer program book listing.

Subscribers $100 and above (fully deductible)

∙ All donor privileges listed above

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Contributors $175 and above ($75 non-deductible)

The Aspen Music Festival and School brings together the finest music students, artist-faculty, and performers to create transformative educational experiences. The AMFS seeks to enrich the human spirit through teaching and performing the great music of the world.

∙ Five-admission pass for Friday and Sunday morning rehearsals

Friends $350 and above ($150 non-deductible)

∙ Ten-admission pass for Friday and Sunday morning rehearsals

Affiliates $700 and above ($220 non-deductible)

∙ Five-concert pass

Sustainers $1,750 and above ($540 non-deductible)

∙ Ten-concert pass (Sundays included)

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∙ Twenty-concert pass

Benefactors $7,000 and above ($2,200 non-deductible)

∙ Two transferable bearer season passes

Associates $11,000 and above ($2,200 non-deductible)

∙ Two transferable bearer season passes ∙ Naming of a concert sponsorship in your honor

Silver Associates $17,000 and above ($2,700 non-deductible)

∙ Two transferable bearer season passes, which include admission to special events and operas ∙ Naming of a concert sponsorship in your honor

Premier Associates $30,000 and above ($3,370 non-deductible)

∙ Two transferable premier season passes, which may be used to reserve seats for all performances, including special events and operas ∙ Same seats reserved throughout the season ∙ Naming of a premier concert sponsorship in your honor

Gold Premier Associates $50,000 and above ($3,370 non-deductible)

∙ All Premier Associate benefits, plus additional personalized opportunities

Platinum Premier Associates $75,000 and above ($3,370 non-deductible)

∙ All Premier Associate benefits, plus additional personalized opportunities

Special Gifts Celebrate a friendship, a family birthday, wedding, or graduation. Honor the memory of a loved one. Special gifts are a wonderful way to express your regard while also helping the Festival. We’ll send acknowledgment to the recipient and to you and will list these donations in the summer program book as space allows.

Planned Giving Support the future of classical music in Aspen through a bequest or charitable remainder trust. The AMFS Vice President of Advancement will be happy to discuss with you the various types of permanent gifts and their advantages. Call 970-205-5060, or email Molly McArdle at mmcardle@aspenmusic.org.

Photos: Alex Irvin, Carlin Ma