ABOUT THE MASTER CHORALE OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Nationally recognized, the Master Chorale of South Florida (MCSF) has delighted and inspired members of the South Florida community through live performances of choral-orchestral masterworks for more than 20 years. As a collective, MCSF reflects “The Voices of South Florida,” with more than 120 auditioned ensemble singers from the tri-county area under the visionary leadership of our Artistic Director of 11 years, Brett Karlin.
Under Karlin’s tutelage, we envision expanding our role as a leading cultural institution and increasing the number of choral music lovers of all ages. In our 2024-2025 season, MCSF is poised for growth as our mission reflects our commitment to:
• Perform the finest works ever written for chorus and orchestra
• Commission new choral works from top creative, young, American composers
• Present diverse artists to provide a rich and expansive concert experience
• Demonstrate the power of music to engage our entire community by highlighting the work of our community partners through our Concerts for a Cause
• Reach the next generation of concertgoers—children and their families—through robust educational activities that include our highly successful Family Concerts.
As a chorus increasingly recognized nationally for excellence, we are also hired regularly to sing with major artists and orchestras, including Andrea Bocelli, the Cleveland Orchestra, the New World Symphony, and the Palm Beach Symphony, to name a few.
The universal power of music is our legacy. In the last few years alone, MCSF has impacted audiences of 20,000 on average each year. With your support, we can realize the full potential of weaving the beauty of classical choral music into the fabric of our lives in South Florida for the next 20 years and beyond.
Our 22nd season will be both thrilling and profound, with music that evokes wonder, strength and a resolve together over a shared human experience. We invite you to join us on the journey of musical transformation by making a gift today.
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CONCERT SEASON AT A GLANCE
NOVEMBER
2024
Friday, NOV 15, 8 PM at Bailey Hall, Broward College, Davie, FL
Saturday, NOV 16, 8 PM at Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
Brett Karlin, conductor
Sunday, NOV 17, 4 PM at Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
DECEMBER 2024
Elijah Comfort &Joy
Brett Karlin, conductor
Friday, DEC 13, 8 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach, FL
Saturday, DEC 14, 4 PM at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton, FL
Saturday, DEC 14, 8 PM at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton, FL
MAY 2025
American Voices
Brett Karlin, conductor
Friday, MAY 9, 8 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach, FL
Saturday, MAY 10, 4 PM at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton, FL
CONCERT SEASON AT A GLANCE
FAMILY & YOUTH EVENTS
Percussion Playground Bach to the Future
Saturday, OCT 5, 2024 at 11 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, MAR 29, 2025 at 11 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
MASTER CHORALE WITH NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
The Planets
Xian Zhang, conductor | Brett Karlin, chorus master
A Survivor from Warsaw
Anja Bihlmeier, conductor | Brett Karlin, chorus master
War Requiem
Stéphane Denève, conductor | Brett Karlin, chorus master
Saturday, OCT 26, 2024, 8 PM at the Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, FL
Saturday, JAN 18, 2025, 7:30 PM | Sunday, JAN 19, 2025, 2 PM
at the New World Center, Miami, FL
Saturday, MAR 15, 2025, 8 PM at the Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, FL
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BRAVO CIRCLE CATEGORIES
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
The MCSF Bravo Circle is a giving society of individuals passionate about the universal power of music and how the Master Chorale contributes to the cultural fabric of our community. Joining the Bravo Circle is easy—every dollar you contribute during this fiscal year (6/1/24-5/31/25) will be recognized, and each milestone celebrated and appreciated along the way.
BENEFITS
Maestro ( $10,000+ )
Full-page ad in the concert program
Acknowledgement in lobby signage
Ten (10) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
Name listed in concert program
Invitation to the exclusive BRAVO end-of-season reception
Virtuoso ( $5,000 - $9,999 )
Half-page ad in the concert program
Acknowledgement in lobby signage
Eight (8) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
Name listed in concert program
Invitation to the exclusive BRAVO end-of-season reception
BRAVO CIRCLE CATEGORIES
Prodigy ( $2,500 - $4,999 )
Business card-sized ad in the concert program
Acknowledgement in lobby signage
Six (6) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
Name listed in concert program
Invitation to the exclusive BRAVO end-of-season reception
Benefactor ( $1,000 - $2,499 )
Acknowledgement in lobby signage
Four (4) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
Name listed in concert program
Invitation to the exclusive BRAVO end-of-season reception
Patron ( $500 - $999 )
Two (2) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
Name listed in concert program
Invitation to the exclusive BRAVO end-of-season reception
THE ENSEMBLE SOCIETY BENEFITS
Consider joining The Ensemble Society by making a monthly recurring gift of $20 or more to join the ranks of this special network committed to quality arts programming.
In addition to benefits based on level of giving, The Ensemble Society members will be recognized in the concert program.
Total preferred seating tickets
BRAVO CIRCLE AT A GLANCE
Invitation to the exclusive BRAVO endof-season reception
Name listed in concert program
Acknowledgement on lobby signage
Business card-sized season program ad
Half-page season program ad
Full-page season program ad
MASTER CHORALE OF SOUTH FLORIDA
22 ND SEASON SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT INFO. M asterChoraleOfSouthFlorida.org
Your generosity supports the mission of the Master Chorale of South Florida, as we present live concerts of the most beautiful choral-orchestral music ever written, commission new works by emerging composers, pursue community engagement through Concerts for a Cause, and offer free Family Concerts. Your contribution makes everything possible.
To make a recurring monthly gift for the Ensemble Society, please visit our website and click the donate button.
To join the Bravo Circle and enjoy exclusive benefits, make your first donation at the giving level of your choice. You can use the QR Code or visit: masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org/individual-sponsorship
Print deadline: Season program by October 27, 2024
Please email ad to: Marketing@MasterChoraleOfSouthFlorida.org
Master Chorale of South Florida is a registered nonprofit organization with the state of Florida, CH16436. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.