Gala Sponsorship Opportunities

Each sponsorship tier for the August 11, 2026 gala — Kids (and Adults!) ‘Play’ the Darndest Things — includes a season-long underwriting sponsorship of a TC Phil program, tickets to the gala, and recognition in our marketing throughout the 2026–27 season.

To select a sponsorship level, visit the gala ticket page.


Bravissimo: $20,000 — Masterworks Series Season Sponsorship for 2026–27

  • Underwriting recognition in all TC Phil season marketing
  • Verbal and visual recognition at every professional orchestra concert
  • Written recognition in concert news releases and social media
  • Recognition on all gala promotional materials
  • Opportunity for sponsor to speak at the event
  • 16 tickets to the gala and highest-priority seating

Bravo: $15,000 — Series at the Center Season Sponsorship for 2026–27

  • Underwriting recognition in all TC Phil season marketing
  • Verbal and visual recognition at every professional orchestra concert
  • Written recognition in concert news releases and social media
  • Recognition on all gala promotional materials
  • 16 tickets to the gala and priority seating

Standing Ovation: $10,000 — Kevin Rhodes at Podium Season Sponsorship for 2026–27

  • Underwriting recognition in all TC Phil season marketing
  • Verbal and visual recognition at every concert Kevin Rhodes conducts
  • Written recognition in concert news releases and social media
  • Recognition on all gala promotional materials
  • 8 tickets to the gala and reserved table

Ovation: $5,000 — Community Music School Sponsorship for 2026–27

  • Underwriting recognition in all TC educational marketing
  • Verbal and visual recognition at every education program concert
  • Written recognition in concert news releases and social media
  • Recognition on all gala promotional materials
  • 4 tickets to the gala and reserved seating

Applause: $2,500 — Guest Artist Sponsorship for 2026–27

  • Underwriting recognition in all marketing at one guest-artist featured concert
  • Verbal and visual recognition at that concert
  • Written recognition in concert news releases and social media
  • Recognition on all gala promotional materials
  • 4 tickets to the gala and reserved seating

Friend: $1,500

  • Half-page ad in all printed program books for 2026–27
  • Logo included on the TC Phil website
  • Recognition on all gala promotional materials
  • 4 tickets to the gala and reserved seating

Questions? Contact Director of Development Jennifer Hricik at jhricik@tcphil.org or 231.947.7120 ext. 2.