Conservatory Society

“I grew up with classical music, and consider it life-sustaining. When I attend the Conservatory Society’s Open Classroom Day and master classes, I learn so much about music. It is exciting to be in a learning environment, watching talented young musicians master their craft.”

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The Conservatory Society recognizes a select group of the Conservatory’s most devoted supporters at the $1,000 and above level. Supporting the Conservatory Society affords donors a number of opportunities as a way to thank them for sustaining our educational programs. Joining The Conservatory Society allows you to support a unique institution of higher education that helps determine the shape of arts and culture in the Bay Area and contributes to the future of classical music throughout the world.

Murrey Nelson, Director of Development, will be pleased to answer any questions you have about the Conservatory Society. Please contact her at 415.503.6286 or mnelson@sfcm.edu.

Tempo Level $1,000 - $2,499

• Fanfare Luncheon
  Friday, January 8, 2010
  11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Concert Hall stage
  Featuring distinguished alumnus
  Chester Patton, voice
  Dana Raphaelson, chair
• Open Classroom Day
  November 12, 2009
  Attend selected collegiate classes, lessons, coaching, rehearsals and lunch with students and faculty members.

Lyric Level $2,500 - $4,999
(includes all previous benefits as well as the following)

• Spring Opera Opening Night performance and private reception
  Spring opera to be determined
  Thursday, April 8, 2010
  6:30 p.m. – Private reception
  7:30 p.m. – Opera

Crescendo Level $5,000 - $9,999
(includes all previous benefits as well as the following)

• Tutoring à la carte
  Private invitation for you and three guests to attend a collegiate class, lesson, coaching or rehearsal of your choice during the academic year.
• Workshop with Sir Simon Rattle – Music Director, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
  Wagner – Prelude & Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Wagner/Stokowski – Symphonic Syntheses from Tristan und Isolde
  Thursday, November 19, 2009
  7:00 p.m.
• Reserved parking during selected performances

Ovation Level $10,000 and above
(includes all previous benefits as well as the following)

• President’s Reception
  Date to be determined
• Complimentary parking during selected performances

Monique Apatoff
Marie-José Baum, chair
Patricia Berkowitz, ex-officio
Didi Boring, ex-officio
Delia Ehrlich
Teresa Medearis
Lisa Miller
Melissa Post
Nancy Probst
Dana Raphaelson
Mary Tilden