Donor Benefits

Thanks to our supporters, we continue to further our mission to promote the appreciation, study, and performance of music in West Michigan. We offer the following benefits to our donors as a thank-you for their dedication to this work. Detailed information on each level and the corresponding benefits can be found by clicking on the listed levels below.

Benefits by Level

Winter + Summer Donor Newsletter

Get the latest news on how your generous gifts will keep the music playing all season long—and for years to come—at SCMC.

Subscription to Weekly E-Newsletter

Stay up to date on everything that’s happening at SCMC—from concerts to summer camps to special events…and more!

Printed Recognition in Concert Programs

Your name will be printed on the Donor List in the concert program book and on SCMC’s website. (Just let us know if you prefer to remain anonymous.)

Historic Building Tour

Learn all about SCMC’s history during a guided tour of its landmark building. (Thursday, March 28, 2024)

Invitation to Helen DeVos Legacy Award Gala

Receive an invitation to this annual event celebrating women and the arts in Grand Rapids. To attend, you must purchase a ticket. (Saturday, April 27, 2024)

Pre-Season Advanced Ticket Access

Learn about next season’s Presenting Series and get access to tickets one week before they go on sale to the general public.

Season Reception

Join us in celebrating the season! This pre-concert reception in the Dexter Ballroom will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and great company! (Thursday, April 18, 2024)

Sponsor a Seat in Royce Auditorium

Sponsor a personalized plaque that will be permanently attached to a seat in Royce Auditorium. Celebrate your connection to SCMC or honor someone else. This benefit may only be redeemed once.

Acoustic Café Radio Show Tapings

If scheduled, sit in the audience while Acoustic Café host Rob Reinhart interviews and records folk musicians in the Wege Recital Hall for his show.

Maestro Society Dinner

This annual event features a private performance by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center musicians and dinner on the Royce Auditorium stage. (Wednesday, November 8, 2023.)

Priority Waitlist for Sold Out Performances

Make sure you’re at the top of the wait list for sold out performances. If more tickets become available closer to the concert date, you’ll get first dibs!

12 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 12 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

Recognition of Specific Programming Support

If there is an SCMC program or project that you would like to align with, we’ll be happy to recognize your specific program support in printed and digital donor listings.

Complimentary Room Rental on Concert Evening

Want to host a group of friends or colleagues before a concert at SCMC? We’ll waive the rental fee and help coordinate a private reception or dinner. (Based on room availability; cost of catering is not included.)

Rhapsody
$25,000 +
Cadenza
$10,000 - 24,999
Harmony
$5,000 - 9,999
Melody
$3,000 - 4,999
Acoustic
$1,500 - 2,999
Tempo
$500 - 1,499
Rhythm
$100 - 499
Coda
$99 and Below

Winter + Summer Donor Newsletter

Get the latest news and behind-the-scenes stories on how your contributions support SCMC’s mission to serve West Michigan through music.

Subscription to Weekly E-Newsletter

Stay up to date on everything that’s happening at SCMC—from concerts to summer camps to special events…and more!

Printed Recognition in Concert Programs

Your name will be printed on the Donor List in the concert program book. If you prefer to remain anonymous, please let us know.

Historic Building Tour

Learn about SCMC’s history during a guided tour of its landmark building. Contact Event and Facility Director Carla Messing at [email protected] to schedule your building tour.

Pre-Season Advanced Ticket Access

Get access to tickets one week before they go on sale to the general public.

Sponsor a Seat in Royce Auditorium

Sponsor a personalized plaque that will be permanently attached to a seat in Royce Auditorium. Celebrate your connection to SCMC or honor someone else. This benefit may only be redeemed once.

Commemorative Season Keepsake

Remember the SCMC’s Presenting Series season with a unique SCMC item. One gift is available per household and can be picked up at SCMC during business hours or one hour prior to concerts in the Wege Recital Hall.

Maestro Society Dinner

This annual event features a private performance by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center musicians and dinner on the Royce Auditorium stage. To be held on November 6, 2024.

2 - 12 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 2 - 12 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

Recognition of Specific Programming Support

If there is an SCMC program or project that you would like to align with, we’ll be happy to recognize your specific program support in printed and digital donor listings.

Priority Waitlist for Sold Out Performances

Make sure you’re at the top of the wait list for sold out performances. If more tickets become available closer to the concert date, you’ll get first dibs!

CMS Behind the Scenes Luncheon

Join musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and SCMC Executive and Artistic Director Cathy Holbrook for an intimate luncheon at SCMC prior to a 2024/25 CMS performance. To be held on March 20, 2025.

12 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 12 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

6 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 6 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

4 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 4 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

2 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 2 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

Not Included in this Level

Winter + Summer Donor Newsletter

Get the latest news and behind-the-scenes stories on how your contributions support SCMC’s mission to serve West Michigan through music.

Not Included in this Level

Subscription to Weekly E-Newsletter

Stay up to date on everything that’s happening at SCMC—from concerts to summer camps to special events…and more!

Not Included in this Level

Printed Recognition in Concert Programs

Your name will be printed on the Donor List in the concert program book. If you prefer to remain anonymous, please let us know.

Not Included in this Level

Historic Building Tour

Learn about SCMC’s history during a guided tour of its landmark building. Contact Event and Facility Director Carla Messing at [email protected] to schedule your building tour.

Not Included in this Level

Pre-Season Advanced Ticket Access

Get access to tickets one week before they go on sale to the general public.

Not Included in this Level

Sponsor a Seat in Royce Auditorium

Sponsor a personalized plaque that will be permanently attached to a seat in Royce Auditorium. Celebrate your connection to SCMC or honor someone else. This benefit may only be redeemed once.

Not Included in this Level

Commemorative Season Keepsake

Remember the SCMC’s Presenting Series season with a unique SCMC item. One gift is available per household and can be picked up at SCMC during business hours or one hour prior to concerts in the Wege Recital Hall.

Not Included in this Level

Maestro Society Dinner

This annual event features a private performance by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center musicians and dinner on the Royce Auditorium stage. To be held on November 6, 2024.

Not Included in this Level

2 - 12 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 2 - 12 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

Not Included in this Level

Recognition of Specific Programming Support

If there is an SCMC program or project that you would like to align with, we’ll be happy to recognize your specific program support in printed and digital donor listings.

Not Included in this Level

Priority Waitlist for Sold Out Performances

Make sure you’re at the top of the wait list for sold out performances. If more tickets become available closer to the concert date, you’ll get first dibs!

Not Included in this Level

CMS Behind the Scenes Luncheon

Join musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and SCMC Executive and Artistic Director Cathy Holbrook for an intimate luncheon at SCMC prior to a 2024/25 CMS performance. To be held on March 20, 2025.

Not Included in this Level

12 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 12 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

Not Included in this Level

6 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 6 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

Not Included in this Level

4 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 4 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

Not Included in this Level

2 Free Ticket Flex Passes

Enjoy 2 flex passes that may be redeemed for single tickets to any concert. Use them individually or bring your friends!

For More Information

Contact:
Alden Brantley | Development Administrator
[email protected] or 616-459-2224 x210