Honor Alliance: Season Donors
We appreciate your gifts and hope you will allow us to acknowledge you with the benefits below.
At the heart of CHICO’s mission lies our goal to be an indispensable partner to our community, providing enrichment through inspiring concerts, music education programs, special events, and access for everyone. Under normal circumstances, ticket sales and other earned income cover less than 35% of our total operating budget. Now, more than ever, the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra relies on the generosity of contributors to continue our artistic excellence, educational programs, and much more.
Prelude Circle ($100+)
With this donation, you help support our high school coaching and mentorship programs and recognition on concert materials.
Jan Aldrin • Sally L. Bodine • Dr. Kemp and Maryann Carter • Donna Gust • Ann Huston • Barbara G. Keller • Donna & Joy Lutz • Lisa Martinez • Barbara Meister, in honor of Miriam Arichea • Marjorie & Lenny Pugatsch • Siri & Mark Rochin • Deborah J. Rummelhart • Edith Jo Fickes Shapiro, in honor of Miriam Arichea and KuanFen Liu • Michael & Bailey Slater • Andrew J. Soter • Judie and Melvin Swope • Peggy Thurston, in honor of Dr. Steven Chang • Wendy Winet
Rancho Campana High School coaching session
Overture Circle ($250+)
Your support ensures that CHICO can rent the necessary sheet music and scores for a concert; recognition on concert materials.
Adele Beardsely • Freddie Contarino • Norrene Elaine DiBenedetto • Nancy Settle • David Simpson & Romana Zvereva
Concerto Circle ($700+)
You will support one principal musical chair (one musician, one concert series); recognition on concert materials and orchestra roster.
Todd & Cheryl Collart • Karen Nelson & Bill Hamilton • Andrea Wang
Bronze Circle ($1,000+)
Your donation may fund one of this season’s youth scholarships; scholarships are presented at our Young Artists Series concert, and you may present it if you wish. Recognition on concert materials. Please enjoy two complimentary concert tickets.
Ted & Judy Lucas • Mike & Loretta Merewether • Henning & Linda Ottsen • Steve & Diane Perren • Mayse Lai & Mark Smith • Deborah M. Talmage
"I am grateful for the CHICO award, as I intend to prove and share the reason why the arts are not extracurriculars or luxuries, but are essential to our lives.” —Allison Laak, 2024 Young Artists Scholarship winner
Silver Circle ($5,000+)
Your donation will support all three of the season’s youth scholarships to students planning on a career in the arts. You may present the scholarships at our Young Artists Series concert if you wish. Please enjoy four complimentary concert tickets and recognition on concert materials.
Gold Circle ($10,000+)
Donor may choose: Pick your Principal Chair musician to support for the season; recognition on orchestra roster and concert materials throughout the season. Or, your gift will underwrite our annual educational assembly presented to all VUSD 4th graders. Enjoy six complimentary concert tickets.
Nancy Sieh
Platinum Circle ($15,000+)
You are a Concert benefactor. We will give you recognition in media and concert materials. You will receive a season concert ticket pass.
Fred & Barbara Tomblin
Maestra Circle ($20,000+)
You are our Season benefactor. We will give you recognition in media and concert materials. You will receive a season concert ticket pass, and we would like you to join Dr. Liu and board members for lunch at your convenience.
Rhodium Circle ($30,000+)
You are our Season benefactor. We will give you recognition in media and concert materials. You will receive multiple season concert ticket passes, and we would like you to join Dr. Liu and board members for lunch at your convenience.
John Hammer