15th Annual Berkeley Symphony Gala

The 15th Annual Berkeley Symphony Gala

Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of New Orleans as you enjoy jazz music, savor a delicious three-course meal, and bid on a fantastic array of auction items ranging from rare bottles of wine to fun-filled excursions and getaways.

All proceeds support Berkeley Symphony’s concert and educational programs including commissioning new works and the award-winning Music in the Schools program.

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Sean Jones

About Sean Jones

Music and spirituality have always been fully intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and activist Sean Jones. Singing and performing as a child with the church choir in his hometown of Warren, Ohio, Sean switched from the drums to the trumpet at the age of 10.

Sean is a musical chameleon and is comfortable in any musical setting no matter what the role or the genre. He is equally adept in being a member of an ensemble as he is at being a bandleader. Sean turned a 6-month stint with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra into an offer from Wynton Marsalis for a permanent position as lead trumpeter, a post he held from 2004 until 2010. In 2015 Jones was tapped to become a member of the SFJAZZ Collective. During this time, Sean has managed to keep a core group of talented musicians together under his leadership forming the foundation for his groups that have produced and released eight recordings on the Mack Avenue Records, the latest is his 2017 release Sean Jones: Live from the Jazz Bistro.

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About Quiana Lynell

With a smile that will entrance you and a voice that helps your troubles disappear, Lynell’s vocal dexterity allows her to perform a limitless repertoire. Infusing her classical training with her gospel upbringing she approaches jazz as a storyteller.

Graduating from Louisiana State University’s music department Lynell is able to harness her voice as a true instrument and perform various genres of music with precision and validity. Lynell frequents the stage as a clinician, performer, arranger, bandleader and songwriter. As she has made her way through the music scene Lynell has shared the stage with headline jazz artists such as Herlin Riley, Roderick Paulin, Don Vappie, Mitchell Player and countless local artists and bands. Collaborating and creating lifelong experiences is a passion of Lynell’s, she has been a featured vocalist on various artist recordings. Lynell has performed with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra as the principle Soprano using the classical side of her voice and has performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival presenting traditional jazz music. She has performed in several musicals throughout New Orleans and Baton Rouge receiving rave reviews.

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Quiana Lynell

About Quiana Lynell

With a smile that will entrance you and a voice that helps your troubles disappear, Lynell’s vocal dexterity allows her to perform a limitless repertoire. Infusing her classical training with her gospel upbringing she approaches jazz as a storyteller.

Graduating from Louisiana State University’s music department Lynell is able to harness her voice as a true instrument and perform various genres of music with precision and validity. Lynell frequents the stage as a clinician, performer, arranger, bandleader and songwriter. As she has made her way through the music scene Lynell has shared the stage with headline jazz artists such as Herlin Riley, Roderick Paulin, Don Vappie, Mitchell Player and countless local artists and bands. Collaborating and creating lifelong experiences is a passion of Lynell’s, she has been a featured vocalist on various artist recordings. Lynell has performed with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra as the principle Soprano using the classical side of her voice and has performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival presenting traditional jazz music. She has performed in several musicals throughout New Orleans and Baton Rouge receiving rave reviews.

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GALA PHOTOS FROM PRIOR YEARS

Tables and Tickets

Gala & Season Sponsor - $20,000

Berkeley Symphony Gala and Season Sponsor – $20,000 ($18,200 tax-deductible)
This unique opportunity combines the benefits of Gala event sponsorship with the on-going recognition of corporate sponsorship for the 2019-2020 Season.

Gala Event Sponsorship
- Recognition as the primary sponsor in all forms of Gala communication. Example: Berkeley Symphony Benefit Gala Sponsored by Company Logo, Company Name
- VIP dinner seating for 12, valet parking, and priority auction handling
Website, Social Media, Email, Invitation and Press Coverage
- Featured as the primary Gala sponsor in all forms of event communication
  - Event webpage, with link to your organization’s website
  - Social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) with link to your organization’s website
  - Printed invitations to over 1,000 dedicated supporters
  - Gala emails to Berkeley Symphony’s list of approximately 6,000 supporters with a link to your organization’s website
  - Gala-related articles and ads in the local press
On-site Event Recognition
- Featured as the primary Gala sponsor at the event
  - Logo and company name on the cover of the Gala program
  - One full-page color ad in the Gala program
  - Multiple impressions of logo projected prominently in Craneway Pavilion
  - Opportunity for company representative to address the Gala audience from the stage
2019-2020 Season Sponsorship
- Logo featured on landing page of Berkeley Symphony website
- Logo on printed marketing collateral throughout the season
- One full-page color ad in each of the Symphonic and Chamber series programs
- Recognition from the stage at concerts
- Complimentary tickets to Symphonic and Chamber series concerts
- Invitations to Berkeley Symphony post-concert receptions and special events

Maestra Table Sponsor - $16,500

Maestra Table Sponsor – $16,500 ($14,700 tax-deductible)
VIP dinner seating for 12, valet parking, and priority auction handling, plus the following additional benefits:

Website, Social Media, Email and Invitation
- Logo on Gala event webpage, with link to your organization’s website
- Sponsor thank you on social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) with link to your organization’s website
- Logo included in all Gala-related emails to Berkeley Symphony’s list of approximately 6,000 supporters preceding event with a link to your organization’s website
- Corporate name on event invitations sent to over 1,000 dedicated supporters
On-site Event Night Recognition
- Logo on sponsor page of Gala program
- One full-page color advertisement in Gala program
- Multiple impressions of logo projected prominently in Craneway Pavilion
- Recognition by the host from the stage
Special Advertising Rate
- 25% discount on Symphonic Series program book advertising for the 2019-2020 season
Concert Tickets
- A total of 8 complimentary 2019/20 Symphonic series tickets (4 concerts total)
- A total of 10 complimentary 2019/20 Chamber series tickets (5 concerts total)

Impresario Table Sponsor - $11,500

Impresario Table Sponsor – $11,500 ($10,000 tax-deductible)
VIP dinner seating for 10, valet parking, and priority auction handling, plus the following additional benefits:

Website, Social Media, Email and Invitation
- Logo on Gala event webpage, with link to your organization’s website
- Sponsor thank you on social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) with link to your organization’s website
- Corporate name included in Gala-related emails to Berkeley Symphony’s list of 6,000 supporters with a link to your organization’s website
- Corporate name on event invitations sent to over 1,000 dedicated supporters
On-site Event Night Recognition
- Logo on sponsor page of Gala program
- One full-page color advertisement in Gala program
- Multiple impressions of logo projected prominently in Craneway Pavilion
- Recognition by the host from the stage
Special Advertising Rate
- 20% discount on Symphonic Series program book advertising for the 2019-2020 season
Concert Tickets
- A total of 8 complimentary 2019/20 Symphonic series tickets (4 concerts total)

Virtuoso Table Sponsor - $7,500

Virtuoso Table Sponsor – $7,500 ($6,000 tax-deductible)
Dinner seating for 10, valet parking, plus the following additional benefits:

Website, Social Media, Email and Invitation
- Logo on Gala event webpage, with link to your organization’s website
- Sponsor thank you on social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) with link to your organization’s website
- Corporate name included in Gala-related emails to Berkeley Symphony’s list of 6,000 supporters with a link to your organization’s website
On-Site Event Night Recognition
- Logo on sponsor page of Gala program
- One half-page color ad in the Gala program
- Multiple impressions of logo projected prominently in the Craneway Pavilion
- Recognition by the host from the stage
Special Advertising Rate
- 20% discount on Symphonic Series program book advertising in the 2019-2020 season
Concert Tickets
- A total of 4 complimentary 2019/20 Symphonic series tickets (4 concerts total)

Aficionado Table Sponsor - $4,500

Aficionado Table Sponsor – $4,500 ($3,000 tax-deductible)
Dinner seating for 10, plus the following additional benefits:

Website, Social Media, Email, Invitation and Gala Program
- Logo on Gala event webpage, with link to your organization’s website
- Sponsor thank you on social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) with link to your organization’s website
- Corporate name included in Gala-related emails to Berkeley Symphony’s list of 6,000 supporters with a link to your organization’s website
- Logo on sponsor page of event program
Special Advertising Rate
- 20% discount on Symphonic Series program book advertising in the 2019-2020 season

Performer Half Table - $2,250

Performer Half Table – $2,250 ($1,500 tax-deductible)
Dinner seating for 5, plus the following additional benefits:

Website, Social Media, Email, Invitation and Gala Program
- Logo on Gala event webpage, with link to your organization’s website
- Logo on sponsor page of event program
Special Advertising Rate
- 20% discount on Symphonic Series program book advertising in the 2019-2020 season

Individual Tickets - $800 per couple

Individual Tickets – $800 per couple ($500 tax-deductible)
Two individual tickets to the Gala

Reception
Three-course dinner
Auction
Live entertainment

Individual Tickets - $450

Individual Tickets – $450 ($300 tax-deductible)
One individual ticket to the Gala

Reception
Three-course dinner
Auction
Live entertainment

For information about tables, tickets, sponsorship, advertising, or the event, please contact us at [email protected] or call (510) 841-2800

Sponsorship Info

Underwriting Opportunities

Entertainment

Logo on Gala event webpage, invitation and program sponsor page
Sponsor thank you on social media channels
Recognition from the stage when the special guest is introduced

Beverages

Logo on Gala event webpage and Gala program sponsor page
Branded signing at all of the Gala bars

Gala Invitations and Program Booklet

Logo featured on Gala invitation and program
Logo on Gala event webpage

Photography

Logo on Gala event webpage and program sponsor page
Signing at the Craneway Pavilion

For information about tables, tickets, sponsorship, advertising, or the event, please contact us at [email protected] or call (510) 841-2800

Underwriting Info

MAESTRA

Ann and Gordon Getty
S. Shariq Yosufzai and Brian James

IMPRESARIO

Kathleen Henschel and John Dewes

VIRTUOSO

Gertrude Allen
Edith Jackson and
Thomas Richardson

AFICIONADO

Laura and Paul Bennett
Dianne Crosby and
Scott Hamilton
Kathleen Crandall and
Lori Gitter
Sandra and Kit Floyd

MEDIA SPONSORS

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15th Annual Berkeley Symphony Gala

Special Event

, Craneway Pavilion