Membership Circles - Music@Menlo

Your contributions to the Annual Fund constitute the essential foundation for Music@Menlo’s signature programming

Thank you for supporting Music@Menlo’s mission to expand the chamber music community and enhance its enjoyment and understanding of the art form. Your contributions to the Annual Fund constitute the essential foundation for Music@Menlo’s signature programming and its Chamber Music Institute – thank you.

In appreciation of your support, we are pleased to offer many opportunities during the festival and throughout the year to deepen your connection to the music, the artists, and other members of the Music@Menlo community.

Performers Circle

Enjoy advance reservations for Chamber Music Institute performances, VIP ticketing, and special events with Institute students, faculty, and festival artists.

Tiers & Benefits:

Paganini

($100–$249)

Receiving the festival brochure in advance of the general public
Acknowledgment in the festival program book

Joachim

($250–$499)

10 percent discount on Music@Menlo merchandise

Caruso

($500–$999)

The Caruso Coffee – Special guest speakers share their insider perspectives and unique musical experiences at this private event

Composers Circle

Enjoy advance reservations for Chamber Music Institute performances, VIP ticketing, and special events with Institute students, faculty, and festival artists.

Tiers & Benefits:

Bach

($1,000–$2,499)

The Festival Season Announcement Concert – Get complimentary, premium seats and learn about the season to come from festival artistic staff at this special performance and reception
The Bach BBQ – Join the Artistic Directors, festival artists, and Chamber Music Institute faculty and students at a casual barbecue during the festival
VIP ticketing – Second-round access to tickets after the first ticketing window for Beethoven members and above
Advance reservation of premium seats – Reserve your seat early for Prelude Performances and Koret Young Performers Concerts

Haydn

($2,500–$4,999)

The Closing Night Celebration – Toast the festival with main-stage and Institute artists and the Artistic Directors at the final party of the season

Mozart

($5,000–$9,999)

The Mozart Circle Dinner Party – Get to know the Artistic Directors and festival artists at this private, post-concert dinner party
Seating upgrade opportunities – Get preferred seats when available for paid events

Beethoven

($10,000–$24,999)

The Beethoven Circle Dinner Party – Mingle with the Artistic Directors and festival artists at this elegant post-concert dinner
Earliest first-round access to premium summer festival tickets at the same time as members of the Patrons Circle
A concert dedication – In recognition of your generosity, a summer festival performance will be dedicated in your honor
Opportunities for intimate gatherings with artists during the summer festival

Patrons Circle

Enjoy customized recognition, intimate dinners, and the annual Patrons Circle Season Announcement.

Tiers & Benefits:

Esterházy

($25,000–$49,999)

Season Dedication – recognition on a special dedication poster at the concert hall during the season and in the festival program book
The Patrons Circle Season Announcement – join the Artistic Directors for an exclusive, private in-home concert and dinner in the spring where the next festival theme is unveiled
The Patrons Circle Dinner Party – fine wine, exquisite food, and an intimate, private home setting are hallmarks of this post-concert dinner with the Artistic Directors, festival artists, and Institute faculty
First access to tickets

Carnegie

($50,000–$99,999)

Customized benefits and recognition

Medici

($100,000+)

Premium, reserved seating for you and your guests at all events
The opportunity to host a private concert in your home with festival artists and your friends

In addition to the benefits at your membership level, you will enjoy the benefits associated with all previous levels. All summer festival private event invitations will be mailed in June.

Contact Us

For information on different ways to leave your legacy, please contact Alessandra Aquilanti, Director of Development, at 650-330-2133 or email ale@musicatmenlo.org.

Special Thanks

Music@Menlo is made possible by Bank of America, Koret Foundation Funds, Technology Credit Union, and the many individuals and organizations who share the festival’s vision.