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Individual Giving

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Make a gift today that will empower our work and shape the future of classical music! A future where the field looks like our communities and where leadership—on stage and off—includes all voices.

Donate online or learn about more ways to give. For questions, please contact Olivia Custodio, Director of Major Gifts, at Olivia@SphinxMusic.org, or call 734-787-5917.


Individual Giving Benefits

$1 -$249 | Friend

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

$250 – $499 | Supporter

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

$500 – $1,499 | Benefactor    

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

  • Tickets (2) to either the Sphinx Competition Concert or Sphinx Gala Concert

$1,500 – $2,499 | Sustainer

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

  • Tickets (2) to either the Sphinx Competition Concert or Sphinx Gala Concert

  • Invitation and admission to SphinxConnect (2)

  • Recognition in Signature Program Book

$2,500 – $4,999 | Patron

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

  • Tickets (4) to either the Sphinx Competition Concert or Sphinx Gala Concert

  • Invitation and admission to SphinxConnect (4)

  • Invitations to select artist receptions and masterclasses

  • Recognition in Signature Program Book

  • Opportunity to sponsor a musician in the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, EXIGENCE Vocal Ensemble, or Sphinx Virtuosi

$5,000 – $9,999 | Contributor  

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

  • Tickets (8) to either the Sphinx Competition Concert or Sphinx Gala Concert

  • Invitation and admission to SphinxConnect (8)

  • Invitations to select artist receptions and master classes

  • Invitation to Sphinx’s Signature Events

  • Invitation to SPA Performances at our partner schools including The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and Cleveland Institute of music

  • Recognition in Signature Program Book

  • Opportunity to underwrite a session at SphinxConnect or sponsor a section in the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, EXIGENCE Vocal Ensemble, or Sphinx Virtuosi

$10,000 – $14,999 | Advocate

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

  • Tickets (10) to either the Sphinx Competition Concert or Sphinx Gala Concert

  • Invitation and admission to SphinxConnect (10)

  • Invitations to select artist receptions and masterclasses

  • Invitation to Sphinx’s Signature Events

  • Invitation to SPA Performances at our partner schools including The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and Cleveland Institute of music

  • Recognition in Sphinx Performance Academy Concert Program Book

  • Opportunity underwrite an Opening or Closing Plenary at SphinxConnect or sponsor an MPower Artist Grant recipient

$15,000 – $24,999 | Catalyst

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

  • Tickets (10) to either the Sphinx Competition Concert or Sphinx Gala Concert

  • Invitation and admission to SphinxConnect (10)

  • Invitations to select artist receptions and masterclasses

  • Invitation to Sphinx’s Signature Events

  • Invitation to SPA Performances at our partner schools including The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and Cleveland Institute of music

  • Recognition in Signature Program Book

  • Recognition in Sphinx Performance Academy Concert Program Book

  • Opportunity underwrite a learning retreat for LEAD or sponsor a guest artist as part of our Artist Development/Education & Access programming

$25,000 – $49,999 | President’s Circle

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

  • Preferred tickets (10) to the Sphinx Competition Concert and Sphinx Gala Concert

  • Invitation and admission to SphinxConnect (10)

  • Invitations to select artist receptions and masterclasses

  • Invitation to Sphinx’s Signature Events

  • Invitation to SPA Performances at our partner schools including The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and Cleveland Institute of music

  • Recognition in Signature Program Book

  • Recognition in Sphinx Performance Academy Concert Program Book

  • Opportunity to underwrite a Sphinx Medal of Excellence

  • Opportunity to underwrite a new composition

$50,000 – $99,999 | Chairman’s Council

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

  • Preferred tickets (10) to the Sphinx Competition Concert and Sphinx Gala Concert

  • Invitation and admission to SphinxConnect (10)

  • Invitations to select artist receptions and masterclasses

  • Invitation to Sphinx’s Signature Events

  • Invitation to SPA Performances at our partner schools including The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and Cleveland Institute of music

  • Recognition in Signature Program Book

  • Recognition in Sphinx Performance Academy Concert Program Book

  • Opportunity for a Sphinx Artist to perform at your private event

  • Opportunity to underwrite a Sphinx Medal of Excellence or opportunity to underwrite a public performance by one of our professional ensembles

$100,000+ | Guarantor

  • Recognition on Sphinx website

  • Preferred tickets (10) to the Sphinx Competition Concert and Sphinx Gala Concert

  • Invitation and admission to SphinxConnect (10)

  • Invitations to select artist receptions and masterclasses

  • Invitation to Sphinx’s Signature Events

  • Invitation to SPA Performances at our partner schools including The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and Cleveland Institute of music

  • Invitation to join the President and a Sphinx Artist for a lunch or dinner

  • Recognition in Signature Program Book

  • Recognition in Sphinx Performance Academy Concert Program Book

  • Opportunity for a Sphinx Artist to perform at your private event

  • Opportunity to underwrite a Sphinx Medal of Excellence

  • Opportunity to be recognized as an underwriter of the MPower Artist Grant program or the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra


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