Get Involved

The Festival would not be possible without the financial support of our patrons.
Essential to our continued growth and success are the energy, time, and expertise of our dedicated volunteers.
Click to see our 10th anniversary fundraising brochure, "Join the Music."

Volunteer Support

Volunteers are essential to the continued growth and success of the Festival. As we enter our tenth season, we are putting together a team of dedicated Festival fans who can donate their energy, time, and expertise in the following areas:

Brochure, flyer, and poster distribution
Fundraising and development
Housing and/or hosting receptions for artists
Merchandise sales
Office and clerical assistance
Ushering

As a volunteer, you will have wonderful opportunities to meet new friends and receive some special benefits, and your efforts will be greatly appreciated by all who are associated with the Festival. For more information on our volunteer program, please e-mail us or call (877) 666-7421 for more information.

Financial Support

Revenue from ticket sales covers only one-quarter of the cost of producing the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival; as a result, your financial support is essential to our continued success. Please consider making a fully tax-deductible contribution at one of these levels:

Friend		up to $99
Supporter		$100-$249
Contributor		$250-$499
Patron		$500-$999
Benefactor		$1,000-$2,499
Guarantor		$2,500-4,999
Director's Circle		$5,000-$9,999
Founder's Circle		$10,000 and above

Donor Listing

The Festival would not be possible without the financial support of our patrons. We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies for their generosity to the Annual Fund and the Festival Endowment Fund. Click here for the donor listing.

How to Donate

Check or Credit Card Payment

Mail: Download, print, and complete a gift agreement form ; and mail it with your check     (made payable to "Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival") or credit card information to:
        Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival
        PO Box 230
        Cooperstown, NY 13326
E-mail: For more information or to request a gift agreement form, please e-mail us with your contact information, and we will assist you.
Telephone: Call (877) 666-7421 (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) to request a gift agreement form or complete your donation by credit card.

Corporate Matching Gifts

You can double, even triple your gift to the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival by taking advantage of your company's matching gift program. Corporate matching gifts are a great way to maximize your contribution to the Festival and increase the impact of your gift. Please contact the Festival at (877) 666-7421 for more information.

Securities

By making gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities to the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival, you might receive a double tax break: Avoid capital gain taxes and get a current-year income tax deduction for the value of your gift. Contact the Festival at (877) 666-7421 for more information.

Donor Recognition and Premiums

All donors are listed in the Festival program booklet. Additional recognition and premiums are available for donations of $1,000 or more.

Friend ($10-99)

Festival brochures and email newsletters
Festival program book listing

Supporter ($100-249)

All Friend level benefits
Privilege to purchase discounted tickets before the general public through advance mailing of season brochure

Contributor ($250-499)

All Supporter level benefits
Program Notes sponsorship (Festival staff will contact you with a list of available programs)
Complimentary 2008 Season poster (by request)
Invitation for two to the Tenth Anniversary Season post-concert reception

Patron ($500-999)

All Contributor level benefits
2008 Festival CD (by request)

Benefactor ($1,000 - $2,499)

All Patron level benefits
Priority reserved seating for all concerts

Guarantor ($2,500 - $4,999)

A donation of $2,500 adopts an Artist. Festival staff will contact you in the spring with a list of artist(s) you may choose to sponsor.

All benefits of Benefactor level
Private introduction to the artist(s) you sponsor
2008 Festival poster signed by your artist(s) (by request)
Invitation to your artist's post-concert event
Special recognition on the concert page in the program

Director's Circle ($5,000 - $9,999)

All benefits of Guarantor level
CD gift from your artist(s) (when available)
2008 poster signed by all Festival artists (by request)
Opportunity to attend concert rehearsals
Invitation to all post-concert events

Founder's Circle ($10,000 and above)

A donation of $10,000 will help cover artist fees and production costs for one concert. Festival staff will contact you in the spring with a list of concerts you may choose to sponsor.

All benefits of Director's Circle level
Private concert in your home with a program arranged by Artistic Director Linda Chesis