Aspen Music Festival And School

The 2023 Season Benefit


 

ONLINE AUCTION BIDDING IS OPEN!

Register today to start bidding in AMFS's annual online auction. The auction features an array of items from local businesses and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. 

Proceeds from this auction will be used to raise critical funds for the Aspen Music Festival and School's students and programs.

The auction will close at 11 PM MST on Monday, August 14.

Start Bidding Today!
 

DATE CHANGE: Tuesday, August 8, 2023  |  6:00 PM  |  Hotel Jerome


The Aspen Music Festival and School’s 2023 Season Benefit features a five-course dinner menu, each expertly paired with wines and musical selections performed by AMFS students, renowned faculty, and special guest, Gil Shaham violin.  

The evening honors Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass on her 35th year of dedicated support of unparalleled music performance and education in Aspen.  
 

SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS  

HOST SPONSOR 

$75,000 | $4,200 non-deductible

  • Valet parking, cocktail hour, and VIP dinner and performance seating for twelve guests 
  • Acknowledgment of sponsorship by AMFS President and CEO Alan Fletcher in opening remarks at event 
  • Prominent listing on Season Benefit invitation 
  • Prominent listing on all Season Benefit materials, signage, and evening program 
  • Invitation to annual AMFS Hurst Chair’s Circle Dinner 
     

RSVP or Donate
 

MAESTRO SPONSOR

$50,000 | $3,500 non-deductible

  • Valet parking, cocktail hour, and premier dinner and performance seating for ten guests  
  • Acknowledgment of sponsorship by AMFS President and CEO Alan Fletcher in opening remarks at event 
  • Prominent listing on Season Benefit invitation  
  • Prominent listing on all Season Benefit materials, signage, and evening program  
  • Invitation to annual AMFS Hurst Chair’s Circle Dinner  
     

RSVP or Donate
 

VIRTUOSO SPONSOR 

$25,000 | $2,800 non-deductible

  • Valet parking, cocktail hour, and premium dinner and performance seating for eight guests 
  • Listing on Season Benefit invitation  
  • Listing on all Season Benefit materials, signage, and evening program  
     

RSVP or Donate
 

CONCERTMASTER SPONSOR 

$15,000 | $1,400 non-deductible

  • Valet parking, cocktail hour, and dinner and performance seating for four guests  
  • Listing on Season Benefit invitation
  • Listing on all Season Benefit materials, signage, and evening program
     

RSVP or Donate
 

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

$2,000 | $350 non-deductible

  • Includes valet parking, cocktail hour, and dinner and performance seating for one guest 

RSVP or Donate
 

I am unable to attend but would like to make a gift to the Aspen Music Festival and School in support of its mission and work.

Donate
 

To make a sponsorship pledge or gift by mail, please complete, print, and send this form to the mailing address below.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Chandler Martin
Annual Giving and Events Manager  
970 205 5065  
cmartin@aspenmusic.org
225 Music School Road, Aspen, CO 81611

Individual tickets sales will begin on April 12* through the Development Department.

*Pre-sale dates vary for donors.
 

EVENT DETAILS  

TIMELINE

6:00 PM – Welcome reception in the Antler Bar
7:00 PM – Enjoy a luxurious five-course dinner with expertly paired wines in the Ballroom

DRESS

Aspen Cocktail

PARKING

Valet parking will be available.  

Robert Spano, Music Director

Alan Fletcher, President and CEO