Crescendo

Become a Crescendo Member

A Donor-funded initiative strategically aligning giving commitments with the multi-year artistic vision of Artistic & Music Director Maestro Nir Kabaretti.

Become a Founding Crescendo Member by making a pledge of support to reinforce the financial foundation of the Symphony’s strategic 5-Year Artistic and Operational Framework, designed to propel the organization to new artistic heights and deepened community impact, paired with long-range financial stability.

“This feels like a new beginning for the Symphony and our community. With the outpouring of support from our visionary donors, patrons and partners, I’m thrilled to have for the first time a multi-year framework that allows us to invite artists and create programming that would never be possible when only looking year to year.”
– Nir Kabaretti

Your Crescendo Membership provides a strong and predictable financial structure for Nir Kabaretti and CEO Kathryn R. Martin to seize opportunities that would never be possible within a 12-month window.

Crescendo Membership Benefits include:

Gather together with Nir Kabaretti and fellow visionary
supporters, at Crescendo member-only events in private
homes and unique locations throughout each season,
discussing artistic opportunities, meeting guest artists & more
Receive a special Crescendo membership pin (gem based
on Crescendo annual membership level)
Receive all other annual benefits determined by your
annual level of support
Special recognition as a Founding Crescendo Member
forever on our website, video programs, printed concert
programs, and other donor recognition opportunities
Founding Crescendo Membership open until
June 30, 2021 – join today!

To join Crescendo as a Founding Member, or for more information, please contact Rebecca Roling at
(805) 898-0107 or rroling@thesymphony.org

As a visionary supporter you are leading the way.

Creating a predictable and budgetable foundation is the cornerstone of Crescendo, and multi-year artistic plans will be made based upon signed pledge forms.

We invite you to join us as a Crescendo Founding Member by aligning your giving by pledging your support for our 5 year framework.

How to Join:

Share which option you prefer for this 2020/21 Season:

Use your current donation/pledge to count as your Year 1.
Pledge an additional donation, to bring you up to a higher Crescendo Level, help us balance this year’s budget, and receive additional sponsorship acknowledgement for the 2020/21 Season (Year 1 pledges to be paid prior to June 30, 2021).

DEADLINE to join as a Crescendo Founding Member: June 30, 2021

To join Crescendo as a Founding Member, or for more information, please contact Rebecca Roling at
(805) 898-0107 or rroling@thesymphony.org

Here are our Crescendo Members to Date!

Our Board of Directors has committed to Crescendo with 100% membership and we are adding new members every day—meaning we will already start each of the next four seasons with $505,500 in committed gifts—a confidence-building position to bring Nir’s artistic vision to life!

Pledges received as of June 21, 2021

Diamond: $100,000

Roger & Sarah Chrisman

Ruby: $75,000

Emerald: $50,000

Samuel M. & Alene S. Hedgpeth
Montecito Bank & Trust

Sapphire: $25,000

Ann Jackson Family Foundation
Dan & Meg Burnham

Opal: $15,000

Patricia Gregory for the Baker Foundation
Dr. Bob Weinman

Topaz: $10,000

Susan Aberle
Roxana & Fred Anson
Christine A. Green
Marilyn & Richard Mazess
Duncan & Suzanne Mellichamp

Amber: $7,500

Amethyst: $5,000

Eve Bernstein
Mark & Shelley Bookspan
Barbara Burger & Paul E. Munch
NancyBell Coe & Bill Burke
Libby & Stephen Erickson
Brooks & Kate Firestone
Fredric & Nancy Golden
John & Pam Johnston
Judd & Susan Lundt
Ruth & John Matuszeski
Sara Miller McCune
Marlene & Warren Miller
Omega Financial Group
Howard Jay Smith & Patricia B. Dixon
Lawrence Wallin & Kathy Scroggs

Aquamarine: $2,500

Anonymous
Todd & Allyson Aldrich
Mikki March Andina
Joyce & Richard Axilrod
Dr. Mashey M. Bernstein Ph.D
Bryant & Sons Jewelry, Bob & Patty Bryant
Linda Stafford Burrows
Mary Jane & Andrew Cooper
Pamela Cox
Mary Tonetti Dorra
Tom & Christine Frisina
Janet A. Garufis
Marilyn Gilbert
Dr. Don & Deana Gilman
Edward & Renee Grubb
Christopher D. Harris
Daniel & Mandy Hochman
Gaja Hubbard & Nir Kabaretti
Karin Jacobson
George Konstantinow & Helene Segal
Beth Leddy
Peter & Kathryn Martin
Janet McGinnis
Yakko & Richard Meyers
Michelle & Geoff Richardson
Jerry & Joan Rocco
Rebecca & Mark Roling
Nancy B. Schlosser
Anitra Sheen
Trudy Smith
Wanda Smith
Isabelle Meyer Stapf
Pat & Terry Straehley
Mary Jo Swalley
Anne Smith Towbes
Kathryn Washburn
Kathleen Weber

To join Crescendo as a Founding Member, or for more information, please contact Rebecca Roling at
(805) 898-0107 or rroling@thesymphony.org

The Santa Barbara Symphony is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit. Contributions are deductible for federal income tax purposes according to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state law. Please consult your tax advisor.

Federal Tax ID: 95-2104089

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