In anticipation of our spring concert, “Choral Music of the Americas”, join us for an unforgettable gala celebration of the rich musical and culinary traditions of North and South America. The program features performances by Sarah Kozak and John Zadlo (voice), Kit Bridges (piano), and Juan Rivera (guitar), as well as a silent auction, paddle raise, and more.

Event sponsors:

Premier Sponsor:
The Board Members of Chicago Chorale

Presenting Sponsor:
Jana French & Peter Gotsch

Sponsors:
Daniel and Lynette Bertsche
Cynthia Soledad & Burke Morton

Sustainer:
Kirsten and Geoffrey Belzer
Tambra Black
Mason Heller
Rebecca Incledon & Paul Staniland
Amy Mantrone
Colin Rennert-May & Erika Mercer
Bruce Tammen & Esther Menn

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Premier Sponsor: $5000

• 10 Tickets to the event in May

• Recognition as a premier sponsor during the event and throughout the year.

• Premium placement on our website, in our concert programs, and on our social media

Presenting Sponsor: $2000

• 6 Tickets to the event in May

• Recognition as a presenting sponsor during the event and throughout the year

• Premium placement on our website, in our concert programs, and on our social media

Benefactor: $1500

• 6 Tickets to the event in May

• Recognition as a benefactor during the event and throughout the year

• Recognition of your support on our website and in our concert programs throughout the year

Sponsor: $1000

• 4 Tickets to the event in May

• Recognition of your support on our website and in our March concert program this year.

Sustainer: $500

• 2 Tickets to the event in May

• Recognition of your support on our website and in our March concert program this year.

Event Ticket: $200

Sponsored Event Ticket: $200

• The purchase of sponsored singer tickets makes it possible for Chorale singers who are students, teachers, or young professionals to attend the gala.

$125 of every ticket purchased is a tax-deductible donation. The amount of any gala sponsorship minus $75 per ticket received as part of the sponsorship is a tax-deductible donation.

Silent auction 2024

The gala committee is grateful to the following individuals  and organizations whose generous contributions make this year’s silent auction possible.  

Corporate and Non-Profit Donors: Sophy Hotel, Drury Lane, Kane County Cougars, Precision Piano Tuning, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Il Porcellino (a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Erielle Bakkum Photography, Court Theater, UChicago Presents, Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop

Individual Donors: Jana French, Dan Bertsche, Erielle Bakkum, Amy Ripepi and Garry Grasinski, John Zadlo, Cynthia Soledad and Burke Morton, Mike Byrley, Bruce Tammen, Sarah Kozak