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Opera is the most complex of all the art forms, embracing the visual and the performing arts; the creative talents of singers, dancers, and scenic, costume and lighting designers; directors; conductors and musicians; and technicians and stage hands. They all work collaboratively to bring magnificent works of art to the opera stage.
Florida Grand Opera thrives not only because of the diverse, extraordinary artists who bring it to life, but also because opera goers like you have supported it by becoming Friends, Lyric Society members, and Crown Jewels. With ticket revenue covering only half of Florida Grand Opera’s annual operating budget, we could not exist without your membership support.
Each level of membership brings with it immediate, tangible benefits, along with the joy of knowing that your contributions – at every level – ensure that Florida Grand Opera will continue to inspire children, provide talented young artists with some of the defining moments of their careers, and move audiences of all ages to tears and laughter.
INDIVIDUALS
- Annual Fund
- Gifts at all levels are deeply appreciated. Annual Fund gifts of $100 - $1,499 are listed each year in the Season Program Book.
- Lyric Society
- Membership in the Lyric Society begins at $1,500, and offers special benefits and recognition at the various levels of contribution. These include a photograph in the Season Program Book, priority seating and concierge ticket service, invitations to dress rehearsals, membership in the Opera Club, and advance notice of and invitations to special events, among others. At the level of $15,000 and more, donors also receive a half- or full-page profile with photo and bio in the Program Book
- Crown Jewel Society
- Membership in the Society of Crown Jewels begins at the $25,000 level. It reflects the commitment of major donors to the mission of Florida Grand Opera and represents the backbone of support for the Opera’s annual operations. Donor recognition includes a full-page profile and photograph in the Season Program Book.
CORPORATE GIVING
- Customize marketing partnerships for local, national and international companies to reach their desired audiences.
- Network with influential business men and women who serve as members of FGO’s Board of Directors.
- Entertain important clients and employees with one of the most collaborative and transformative art forms ever created.
- Promote the company’s brand as a socially responsible and culturally sensitive community leader.
- Corporate Membership Programs
- Benefits are available at all levels of giving. Many favorite benefits are included at the $1,500 level:
- Concierge ticket service through the Corporate Relations Manager
- Logo recognition in the season program book
- Two complimentary tickets to one final dress rehearsal
- Admission to Opera Club during performance intermissions
- Invitations to special events with artists
- Employee discount for single ticket purchases
- ...and much more!
- Corporate Sponsorship Program
- Sponsorship of opera productions and performances, educational programs for young people, special events including the Robert Heuer 25th Anniversary Tribute Concert and Dinner, or Young Artists can offer:
- Logo placement
- Print recognition
- Special access to behind-the-scene tours, rehearsal, special events, and more
- Opportunity to meet main stage and backstage artists and senior staff
- Special event space for your company’s events
- Matching Gifts
- Increase your benefits by increasing your contribution to Florida Grand Opera with your company’s matching gift program. To find out if your company participates, and the amount they will match, please contact your company’s human resources department.
For detailed information about Corporate Membership, Sponsorship and Matching Gifts, please contact Corporate Relations Manager Alberto Perez-Barrios at 305-854-1643, extension 1207, or aperezbarrios@fgo.org.
- Meet Our Corporate Sponsors
- Florida Grand Opera is honored to be associated with the following companies and is grateful for their 2008-2009 Season support.
Crown Jewel - $25,000 and more
American Airlines
American Express
Bank of America
Duty Free Americas
MDW Insurance Group
Northern Trust
TotalBank
Lyric Society
Impresario $10,000-$24,999
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Carnival Corporation
FPL
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust
HEICO Corporation
Podhurst Orseck
Ryder Charitable Foundation
Steinway
Benefactor $1,500 to $9,999
Assurant Solutions
AXA Financial Protection
The Ferraro Law Firm
Greenberg Traurig
Home Financing Center
KPMG
Publix Charities
Rachlin Accountants and Advisors
S&K
Southern Wine & Spirits of America
Synecological Analysts, Inc.
Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin
Wachovia
FOUNDATION FUNDING
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
SPECIAL EVENTS
After-Opera Parties
 These events are held after each opening night of the season in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, with the exception of the season's official opening night and gala in Miami. They provide an opportunity for donors and patrons to meet and greet the stars of a production as well as the directors, conductors, designers and musicians who have make each individual production possible.
 In Miami-Dade County, the After Opera Parties are held at The Arsht Center. In Broward, the After-Opera Parties are held in the ballroom of the beautiful Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center and are sponsored during the 2007 - 2008 season by HSBC Bank USA.
- MusicFest
- Special cruises, sponsored by the Opera, are offered annually to its patrons and donors. Accompanied by Opera personnel, these cruises to ports of call world wide include performances by members of the Young Artist Studio. A certain portion of the cost of the cruise is allocated to the support of Florida Grand Opera.
- Other
- Donor recognition events and other special events honoring donors and patrons of Florida Grand Opera are scheduled throughout the season.
SUPPORT / VOLUNTEER GROUPS
- Young Artist Society
- Membership offers donors an opportunity to participate in the development of the next generation of opera stars. This 32-week career training program enables up to ten young artists each year to further their professional credentials, perform in main stage productions and community venues and participate in the Opera's important education and outreach programs. The program concludes with the Annual Young Artist Showcase, a popular performance open to the public each spring.
- Crescendo Circle
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 Crescendo Circle is an invitation-only group of professionals who support the opera with contributions of time and resources. The members are doctors, lawyers, and executives brought together by a common interest in opera and culture in their community.
On April 15, fifty members of Florida Grand Opera’s Crescendo Circle and their guests celebrated the upcoming opening of Bizet’s Carmen with a Spanish-themed Flamenco party. Mr. Edgar Glen of Antares Wines generously donated the wine; his Dominio de Valdelacasa Cosecha 2005 produced from 120 year-old vines was greatly appreciated by all. Armando Olmedo, Senior Legal Counsel of UNIVISION served as event chairman, and introduced many new participants including Chair for the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section of The Florida Bar Nina-Dawne Williams, Esq., to Florida Grand Opera. Graciously hosted by Manon Mohammady in her beautiful Coconut Grove home, the evening’s festivities featured tapas and sangria, as well as the Flamenco guitarist Reynel Ríos and vocalist Jesús Hidalgo.
Diario Las Américas and Miami Monthly provided social press coverage of the event.
For more information about Crescendo Circle, please contact Meredith Keeve at (305) 854-1643, ext. 1204, or at mkeeve@fgo.org.
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- The Guild of Florida Grand Opera
- Founded in 1987, the Guild, a major volunteer support group of FGO, is committed to developing new audiences, promoting community awareness, and raising funds to support the Opera's operations. The Guild offers a host of entertaining events throughout the Opera Season. Activities during the 2007-2008 season include the Summer Opera Festival, Russian Evening Extravaganza in the Fall, Holiday Party for the Young Artists in December, a five-day Caribbean Cruise aboard the Celebrity Century in January, and the Prima Donna Luncheon in the Spring.
- Opera Society
- The Opera Society, now in its 31st year, fosters community interest in music, especially opera; promotes friendship among music lovers; provides charitable, educational and cultural projects for the public; and raises funds for Florida Grand Opera in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. Among its events during the 2009-2010 season are 16th Annual Diva Impresario Awards Luncheon, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner programs, Lyrical Luncheons, Mad Hatters' Tea and the 6th Annual Cultural-Humanitarian Awards Dinner.
- Young Patronesses of the Opera (YPO)
- Celebrating over 50 years of service, this dynamic group of women from the Miami area volunteers time to offer programs focused primarily on children's education, as well as historically providing major support to FGO for both annual and capital programs. YPO's In-School Program tours a fully-staged opera production to almost 40 elementary schools annually in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties (offering in 2010, "Papageno," based on the character from Mozart's The Magic Flute). YPO produces opera materials for young people; sponsors an accredited teacher training program; works collaboratively with South Florida Girl Scouts on opera programs and performing the opera "Daisy"; holds a biennial Voice Competition; and holds a major benefit fundraiser each year. For more information, visit the YPO Web site at www.YPO-Miami.org.
- Junior Opera Guild (JOG)
- The Junior Opera Guild is a community service organization created in 1968 by the Young Patronesses of the Opera for the purpose of stimulating knowledge and appreciation of opera in high school girls. JOG combines social and educational activities in its efforts to encourage the civic, cultural, and organizational responsibility of its members. This enthusiastic group supports the Opera through ushering at performances and through their fund raising efforts.
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