
Donor Program
Support Levels
BENEFIT STRUCTURE FOR THE 2007-2008 BALTIMORE OPERA COMPANY PATRON PROGRAM
All benefits are cumulative.
Basic Membership: $100-$249 a year.
- Free subscription to Fanfare!
- Invitation to the Annual Meeting of the Baltimore Opera Company
Patron: $250-$499 a year. All benefits listed above, plus:
- Special season preview CD
- Listing in all opera performance programs
Supporting Patron: $500-$999 a year. All benefits listed above, plus:
- Opera Companion Handbook
Sustaining Patron: $1000 - $1499 a year. All benefits listed above, plus:
- Dress Rehearsal passes for one opera (upon request, restrictions apply)
- Free, reserved parking for all operas
- Invitation to VIP Intermission Interludes at Casa Michele
- Eligibility for Gala Saturday Preferred Orchestra seating
Support at any level is greatly appreciated and needed. However, our Director's Circle is at the heart of the donor program. Membership starts with a $1,500 donation and gives opera lovers who donate at this level and higher, unique opportunities to gain an intimate look at the world of opera and to build friendships with other opera lovers.
Director's Circle: $1500- $2499 a year. All benefits listed above, plus:
- Dress Rehearsal passes an additional opera (total of two operas upon request, restrictions apply)
- Special invitation to one "Meet the Artists" Star Dinner
- Invitations to two Champagne Gala Receptions
- Complimentary Coat Checks
Bravo: $2,500 - $4,999 a year. All benefits listed above, plus:
- Special invitation to an additional "Meet the Artists" Star Dinner (total of two)
- Invitations to three Champagne Gala Receptions
- Dress Rehearsal passes for an additional opera (total of three operas upon request, restrictions apply)
Star Circle: $5000- $9,999 a year. All benefits listed above, plus:
- Invitation to four Champagne Gala Receptions
- Invitation to a special event at the home of General Director, Michael Harrison
Chairman's Circle: $10,000- $24,999 a year. All benefits listed above, plus:
- Special invitation to an exclusive "Meet the Artists" Star Dinner (total three)
- Designation as a Performance Underwriter
- Pictorial recognition in performance program
- Surtitle recognition at performance
- Exclusive recognition gift
Impresario Circle: $25,000- $49,999: All benefits listed above, plus:
- Designation as a Production Underwriter
- Exclusive invitation for Dinner and Musicale at Gleniffer, the home of General Director, Michael Harrison
- Special recognition gift
Maestro Circle: $50,000- $99,999. All benefits listed above, plus:
- Portrait for donor Wall of Fame
Medici Circle: $100,000 and above. All benefits listed above, plus:
- Personal recognition from the Lyric Opera House stage by the General Director
- Acknowledgement and recognition in the program as a Season Underwriter
Those entitled to benefits for Supporting Patron and higher may purchase additional tickets to Gala Champagne Receptions for $30 per person. Please note that ADMISSION WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED, no exceptions.
YOUR GIFT ENTITLES YOU TO BENEFITS FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE GIFT DATE.
Donors at all levels may choose to refuse all or any benefits to increase the deductibility of their gifts. Acceptance of some benefits will result in a reduction of deductibility regardless of whether they are used or not (to avoid a reduction, any refused coupons must be also returned in the enclosed self-addressed envelope). Unless requested otherwise, all donors will be listed in opera performance programs. Direct questions to Jim Handakas at 410-625-1600, ext. 315.






