Erie Philharmonic 2023-24

2023-24 SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

Why Sponsor the Erie Philharmonic?

• Become part of history! This is the perfect time for a corporate partnership with the Philharmonic as we are experiencing trend-setting growth and audience development • Experience a new level of enhanced sound from this historic stage with state-of-theart entertainment enhancements

“The orchestra has done a tremendous job partnering with the Health Plan to help us maximize our marketing goals and reach audiences for multiple lines of business. It’s organizations like the Philharmonic that make our community a vibrant one! We are proud to sponsor the Phil and know that by investing in the success of our community we in turn invest in the success of our business.”

• Increase customer loyalty with heightened community awareness and brand reputation • Enjoy one-of-a-kind corporate hospitality opportunities with exclusive events and receptions • Benefit from flexible payment plans and customizable options

“Sponsorship is indeed a privilege, and it is one of which I am particularly proud. The Erie Philharmonic is vital to our community and downtown. I am honored we have had the opportunity to support such a great community asset.”

• What’s good for Erie is also good for business

“One of the reasons why we support the Erie Philharmonic is because of community involvement.

Although we do love the music, helping to keep the community strong is a top priority for us.”

The Hanes Family Pops Series sponsor for more than 15 consecutive years

Our Home, the Historic Warner Theatre One of the nation’s most unique concert halls: • State-of-the-art performing arts center combined with a 1930’s movie palace seating over 2,100 people • Enhanced acoustical shell • Larger, deeper stage • 1,500-piece Wurlitzer Theatre Organ • Exclusive pre-concert event space Originally built in 1931, Erie’s Warner Theatre serves as the primary performance location for all Erie Philharmonic concerts.

The Erie Philharmonic has seen unprecedented growth in audience development unique in the nation.

Audience Demographics Ticket buyers for the Philharmonic live across northwest Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and southern New York, and represent a wide cross section of business owners, young professionals, community leaders and families.

Map shows number of tickets purchased in cities across the region from the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.

2023-24 Pops Series

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Stewart Copeland · October 21-22

Harry Potter in Concert · November 4-5

Come Home for the Holidays · December 2-3

A high energy orchestral evening celebrating the work of legendary rock star and composer Stewart Copeland. This concert will be an evening bursting with The Police’s biggest hits including Roxanne, ​Don’t Stand To Close To Me and ​ Message in a Bottle sung by a four singers and full orchestra as well as hand-picked highlights from Copeland’s other hits.

More than twenty years ago, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ enchanted our screens and now it’s returning with the music of a live symphony orchestra. Momentous scenes from the film play on a giant screen in high-definition while John Williams’ unforgettable score is performed by the Philharmonic.

Experience the magic with the first installment of the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series.

Our beloved Holiday Pops extravaganza returns bigger and better than ever with special guests, the Erie Philharmonic Chorus, Junior Chorus, Youth Chorale, ballet dancers, Santa and more!

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Greatest Fantasy Hits II · February 24-25

Broadway in Concert · April 13-14

Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Star Trek, Interstellar, Final Fantasy...get ready for a tour-de-force through some of the greatest music ever composed for film, television and beyond. This surefire sellout will take you on an epic journey with the musicians of the Philharmonic and Philharmonic Chorus.

Building on the success of 2021’s Rodgers and Hammerstein in Concert, our cast of amazing Erie singers is back with a brand-new production. This concert performance features selections from Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Les Miserables, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar and more!

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A Night at the Opera · September 23

Mahler 3 · November 11

George Li Returns · January 20

Legendary Metropolitan Opera baritone Eric Owens joins the Erie Philharmonic and Philharmonic Chorus for a Night at the Opera. Enjoy vocal and orchestral highlights from Verdi, Wagner, Mozart, Bizet and more along with selections from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

Our acclaimed Mahler cycle continues with “one of the 10 greatest symphonies of all time.” (BBC Music Magazine) Get ready for a symphonic experience like never before featuring the largest orchestra ever assembled on the Warner Theatre stage along with the Women of the Erie Philharmonic Chorus and our talented Youth Chorale.

George Li wowed audiences in March, 2021, with a whirlwind, last-minute trip to Erie to perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. We are honored to welcome him back to the Warner stage to perform Rachmaninoff’s iconic Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

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Pictures at an Exhibition · March 23

Based on 10 descriptive paintings, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is a landmark work in the symphonic repertoire. With our new accoustical shell, and enormous orchestra, this powerful work will take your breathe away. Also joining us on the program is Erie-favorite Simone Dinnerstein performing Brahms’ epic Piano Concerto No. 2.

Carmina Burana · May 11

What do you get when you combine a massive orchestra, two grand pianos, the Philharmonic Chorus, our Youth Chorale and three world-class soloists? Easy the colossal Carmina Burana. This season finale for the ages also includes a performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto by rising superstar Stella Chen.

Promotional Benefits • Program acknowledgment in our Warner Theatre program book • Logo recognition on seat card for your sponsored concert • Listed as concert sponsor in applicable marketing materials • Acknowledgment during pre-concert informational message • Logo recognition in 2023-24 Season Brochure (deadline June 1) • Logo recognition during pre-concert slide show • Logo recognition on banner displayed in Warner Theatre lobby • Logo recognition year-round on the Philharmonic website • Invitation to all major donor events throughout the season, including events in the exciting new addition to the theatre!

Benefits are tiered per sponsorship level.

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Warner Theatre Hospitality Benefits $5,000 • VIP Encore Club parking/lounge pass for the 2023-24 season • Full-page, color acknowledgment for 15 concerts • 10 complimentary concert vouchers for your sponsored concert $2,500 • VIP Encore Club parking/lounge pass for sponsored concert • Half-page, color acknowledgment for 15 concerts • 8 complimentary concert vouchers for your sponsored concert $1,500 • VIP Encore Club parking/lounge pass for sponsored concert • Half-page, b/w acknowledgment for sponsored concert • 6 complimentary concert vouchers for your sponsored concert $1,000 • Half-page, b/w acknowledgment for sponsored concert • 4 complimentary concert vouchers for your sponsored concert $500 • Quarter-page, b/w acknowledgment for sponsored concert • 2 complimentary concert vouchers for your sponsored concert

Sponsor Add-on Benefits Season Passes - $600 • 2 tickets to all 2023-24 subscription concerts (10) • Sponsor-exclusive discount, valued $300

Community Engagement - $250+ • Donation is 100% tax deductible • Programs include instrumental and vocal youth ensembles, piano donations, petting zoos and more

Youth Concert - $500 • Donation is 100% tax deductible • Helps support our nationally-recognized youth concerts for more than 5,000 children

Community Engagement Help support life-changing educational programs by underwriting our Community Engagement initiatives.

Gifts of any amount are welcomed and your donation is 100% tax-deductible.

Programs include the Erie Junior Philharmonic, Junior Philharmonic Chorus, Youth Chorale, digital piano lab, pre-school program and more.

Youth Concerts Your powerful support of $500 helps ensure our Youth Concerts can be presented free of charge each year to thousands of students from across the region.

These concerts come complete with detailed curriculum, lesson plans, listening guide and more, ensuring a well-rounded, immersive concert experience.

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Steve Weiser, Executive Director sweiser@eriephil.org · 814.455.1375, ext. 120