Conservatory Society

“I fell in love with Bach, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff at the age of 13. Classical music has always been an important part of our history. The magic of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's musicians radiates from every room, whether they're playing technical or romantic music, classical or modern.”

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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 21, 2011
  11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Concert Hall stage
  Featuring distinguished alumna
  Krista Bennion-Feeney, violin
  Melissa and Ritchie Post, chairs
• Open Classroom Day
  Thursday, November 18, 2010
  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)

• Orchestral Workshop with Nicola Luisotti
  Music Director, San Francisco Opera
  Monday, October 25, 2010
• Spring Opera Opening Night performance and private reception
  Spring opera to be determined
  Thursday, March 31, 2011
  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.
• Chamber Music Celebration
  A special evening of chamber music celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Conservatory's Chamber Music Program
  Friday, November 5, 2010
• Reserved parking during selected performances

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

• Private Open Classroom Day
  Private invitation for you and three guests to attend a day of classes, lessons and coachings or rehearsal of your choice. Lunch will be included for you and your guests.
• Complimentary parking during selected performances

Monique Apatoff
Marie-José Baum, chair
Delia F. Ehrlich
Lisa M. Grotts
Aditi Mandpe, M.D.
Teresa Medearis
Lisa Miller, ex-offcio
Melissa Post
Nancy Probst
Dana Raphaelson
Mary Tilden
Barbara Walkowski, ex-offcio
Faye Wilson