Donor Benefits

Savannah Music Festival (SMF), hailed as “…one of the Southeast’s most creative cross-cultural musical events” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), remains steadfast in our commitment to programming world-class live music that entertains, educates, inspires, and unites our community and to providing an unparalleled patron experience.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit music organization SMF relies on the support of generous donors and sponsors, without whom the festival and our education programs would not be possible. We are pleased to offer a wide variety of benefits to recognize and thank our donors for their incredible support.

If you should have any questions about donor or corporate sponsor benefits or would like assistance making a contribution, contact SMF Development at development@savannahmusicfestival.org or 912.234.3378 x106.

FESTIVAL SOCIETY

Click the level to reveal the donor benefits.

Starter ($50 - $99)

Patron ($100 - $249)

GIVE

RECOGNITION

Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)

OTHER

Early access to the digital ticket brochure
25% discount on the 2025 festival poster
Six Early Entry passes (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)
Invitations to SMF education and community outreach events

Supporter ($250 - $499)

GIVE

RECOGNITION

Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)

OTHER

Early access to the digital ticket brochure
Voucher for a complimentary 2025 festival poster (*FMV $25)
Six Early Entry passes (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime)
Invitations to SMF education and community outreach events

*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits

Aficionado ($500 - $1,249)

GIVE

RECOGNITION

Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)

TICKETING

Access to the festival pre-sale
Early access to the digital ticket brochure
First-class mailing of the 2025 festival ticket brochure

INVITATIONS

Invitation for two to the 2025 Season Announcement pre-concert reception
Invitations to SMF education and community outreach events

OTHER

Voucher for a complimentary 2025 festival poster (*FMV $25)
Discount on SMF merchandise
Six Early Entry passes (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)

*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits

Festival Friend ($1,500 - $2,999)

GIVE

RECOGNITION

Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)

TICKETING

Access to the festival pre-sale, including Festival Society seats for theatre concerts until December 13, 2025 (Ticket restrictions apply for select performances.)
Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
Personalized ticketing assistance by festival staff
Early entry at all general admission concerts (with festival name badge and a valid ticket)
Courtesy guest passes for early entry at a general admission performance or to bring a guest to the Festival Fete or Festival Finale reception (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)

INVITATIONS

Invitations to SMF education and community outreach events
Invitation to the Season Announcement concert and reception (one person per invitation)
Invitation for one to SMF’s opening weekend Festival Fete and closing weekend Festival Finale receptions
Invitation to Encore events
Access to the Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden Donor Lounge (with festival name badge; open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
First access to purchase tickets to SMF’s annual benefit party

OTHER

Voucher for a complimentary 2025 festival poster (*FMV $25)
Discount on SMF merchandise
Commemorative festival name badge for access to early entry, donor lounge and parties

*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits

Festival Insider ($3,000 - $4,999)

GIVE

RECOGNITION

Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)

TICKETING

Access to the festival pre-sale, including extended access to Festival Society seats for theatre concerts until December 27, 2025 (Ticket restrictions apply for select performances.)
Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
Personalized ticketing assistance by festival staff
Early entry at all general admission concerts (with festival name badge and a valid ticket)
Courtesy guest passes for early entry at a general admission performance or to bring a guest to the Festival Fete or Festival Finale reception (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)

INVITATIONS

Invitations to SMF education and community outreach events
Invitation for two to the Season Announcement concert and reception
Invitation for two to SMF’s opening weekend Festival Fete and closing weekend Festival Finale receptions
Invitation for two to Encore events
Access to the Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden Donor Lounge (with festival name badge; open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
First access to purchase tickets to SMF’s annual benefit party

OTHER

Voucher for a complimentary 2025 festival poster (*FMV $25)
Discount on SMF merchandise
Two commemorative festival name badges for access to early entry, donor lounge and parties

*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits

CONCERT CIRCLE

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Bronze ($5,000 - $9,999)

GIVE

RECOGNITION

Recognition as a co-sponsor of one single-run general admission performance in print and verbal remarks
Recognition in ticket brochure and rack card (gifts received after November 1 may be recognized in next season’s ticket brochure and rack card)
Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)

TICKETING + SEATING

Earliest access to the festival pre-sale
Access to Concert Circle seats for theatre concerts until January 10, 2025
Personalized ticketing assistance by festival staff
Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
Access to Pick 3/5/10 ticket discount on festival tickets all season long (contact ticket concierge to redeem)
Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
Complimentary tickets to sponsored performance with reserved seating for four (*FMV $50 each; this benefit is not tax-deductible. Accommodating additional guests is our pleasure with advance notice and approval.)
Access to donor-reserved tables at general admission shows (where available)
Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
Courtesy guest passes for early entry at a general admission performance or to bring a guest to the Festival Fete or Festival Finale reception (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)

INVITATIONS

Invitations to SMF education and community outreach events
Invitation for two to the Season Announcement concert and reception
Invitation for two to SMF’s opening weekend Festival Fete and closing weekend Festival Finale receptions
Invitation for two to Encore events
Invitation to open rehearsals
Access to the Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden Donor Lounge (with festival name badge; open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
First access to purchase tickets to SMF’s annual benefit party

OTHER

Discount on SMF merchandise
Two commemorative festival name badges for access to early entry, donor lounge and parties
Voucher for a complimentary 2025 festival poster (*FMV $25)
Four complimentary drink tickets (*FMV $8 each)
Four complimentary parking vouchers for Lincoln Street parking garage (*FMV $10 each)

*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits

Your contact for benefits is Development Manager Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 x106 or kat@savannahmusicfestival.org.

Silver ($10,000 - $14,999)

GIVE

RECOGNITION

Recognition as a co-sponsor of one festival performance of your choice (includes theatre and multi-run) in print and verbal remarks
Recognition in ticket brochure and rack card (gifts received after November 1 may be recognized in next season’s ticket brochure and rack card)
Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)

TICKETING + SEATING

Earliest access to the festival pre-sale
Access to Concert Circle seats for theatre concerts until January 10, 2025
Personalized ticketing assistance by festival staff
Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
Access to Pick 3/5/10 ticket discount on festival tickets all season long (contact ticket concierge to redeem)
Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
Complimentary tickets to sponsored performance with reserved seating for six (*FMV $50 each; this benefit is not tax-deductible. Accommodating additional guests is our pleasure with advance notice and approval.)
Access to donor-reserved tables at general admission shows (where available)
Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
Courtesy guest passes for early entry at a general admission performance or to bring a guest to the Festival Fete or Festival Finale reception (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)

INVITATIONS

Invitations to SMF education and community outreach events
Invitation for two to the Season Announcement concert and reception
Invitation for two to SMF’s opening weekend Festival Fete and closing weekend Festival Finale receptions
Invitation to Artistic Director’s Reception meet and greet with chamber musicians
Invitation for two to Encore events
Invitation to open rehearsals
Access to the Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden Donor Lounge (with festival name badge; open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
First access to purchase tickets to SMF’s annual benefit party

OTHER

Discount on SMF merchandise
Two commemorative festival name badges for access to early entry, donor lounge and parties
Voucher for a complimentary 2025 festival poster (*FMV $25)
Six complimentary drink tickets (*FMV $8 each)
Six complimentary parking vouchers for Lincoln Street parking garage (*FMV $10 each)

*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits

Your contact for benefits is Development Manager Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 x106 or kat@savannahmusicfestival.org.

Gold ($15,000 - $24,999)

GIVE

RECOGNITION

Recognition as a co-sponsor of two festival performances of your choice (includes theatre and multi-run) in print and verbal remarks
Recognition in ticket brochure and rack card (gifts received after November 1 may be recognized in next season’s ticket brochure and rack card)
Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)

TICKETING + SEATING

Earliest access to the festival pre-sale
Access to Concert Circle seats for theatre concerts until January 10, 2025
Personalized ticketing assistance by festival staff
Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
Access to Pick 3/5/10 ticket discount on festival tickets all season long (contact ticket concierge to redeem)
Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
Complimentary tickets to sponsored performance with reserved seating for eight (*FMV $50 each; this benefit is not tax-deductible. Accommodating additional guests is our pleasure with advance notice and approval.)
Access to donor-reserved tables at general admission shows (where available)
Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
Courtesy guest passes for early entry at a general admission performance or to bring a guest to the Festival Fete or Festival Finale reception (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)

INVITATIONS

Invitations to SMF education and community outreach events
Invitation for two to the Season Announcement concert and reception
Invitation for two to SMF’s opening weekend Festival Fete and closing weekend Festival Finale receptions
Invitation to Artistic Director’s Reception meet and greet with chamber musicians
Invitation for two to Encore events
Invitation to open rehearsals
Access to the Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden Donor Lounge (with festival name badge; open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
First access to purchase tickets to SMF’s annual benefit party

OTHER

Priority concert sponsorship selection
Discount on SMF merchandise
Two commemorative festival name badges for access to early entry, donor lounge and parties
Voucher for a complimentary 2025 festival poster (*FMV $25)
Eight complimentary drink tickets (*FMV $8 each)
Eight complimentary parking vouchers for Lincoln Street parking garage (*FMV $10 each)
Meet & greet with festival artist(s) at sponsored performance (Available by request; subject to artist management approval; please request 48 hours in advance)
Opportunity to give festival benefits to one person during SMF2025 (Gifted benefits include a donor badge, early entry, donor lounge access, and invitations to the Festival Fete & Festival Finale parties)

*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits

Your contact for benefits is Development Manager Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 x106 or kat@savannahmusicfestival.org.

Platinum ($25,000 - $49,999)

GIVE

RECOGNITION

Recognition as a co-sponsor of three festival performances of your choice (includes theatre and multi-run) in print and verbal remarks
Recognition in ticket brochure and rack card (gifts received after November 1 may be recognized in next season’s ticket brochure and rack card)
Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)

TICKETING + SEATING

Earliest access to the festival pre-sale
Access to Concert Circle seats for theatre concerts until January 24, 2025
Personalized ticketing assistance by festival staff
Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
Access to Pick 3/5/10 ticket discount on festival tickets all season long (contact ticket concierge to redeem)
Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
Reserved preferred seating for two at all general admission performances (accommodating additional guests is our pleasure with advance notice and approval)
Complimentary tickets to sponsored performance with reserved seating for eight (*FMV $50 each; this benefit is not tax-deductible; accommodating additional guests is our pleasure with advance notice and approval.)
Access to donor-reserved tables at general admission shows (where available)
Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
Courtesy guest passes for early entry at a general admission performance or to bring a guest to the Festival Fete or Festival Finale reception (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)

INVITATIONS

Invitations to SMF education and community outreach events
Invitation for two to the Season Announcement concert and reception
Invitation for two to SMF’s opening weekend Festival Fete and closing weekend Festival Finale receptions
Invitation for two to the Artistic Director’s Reception meet and greet with chamber musicians
Invitation for two to the Chairman’s Invitational
Invitation for two to Encore events
Invitation to open rehearsals
Access to the Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden Donor Lounge (with festival name badge; open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
First access to purchase tickets to SMF’s annual benefit party

OTHER

Priority concert sponsorship selection
Discount on SMF merchandise
Two commemorative festival name badges for access to early entry, donor lounge and parties
Voucher for a complimentary 2025 festival poster (*FMV $25)
Eight complimentary drink tickets (*FMV $8 each)
Eight complimentary parking vouchers for Lincoln Street parking garage (*FMV $10 each)
Meet & greet with festival artist(s) at sponsored performance (available by request; subject to artist management approval; please request 48 hours in advance)
Opportunity to give festival benefits to one person during SMF2025 (gifted benefits include a donor badge, early entry, donor lounge access, and invitations to the Festival Fete & Festival Finale parties)

*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits

Your contact for benefits is Development Manager Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 x106 or kat@savannahmusicfestival.org.

Donor Benefits

Donor Benefits

Starter ($50 - $99)

Patron ($100 - $249)

Supporter ($250 - $499)

Aficionado ($500 - $1,249)

Festival Friend ($1,500 - $2,999)

Festival Insider ($3,000 - $4,999)

Bronze ($5,000 - $9,999)

Silver ($10,000 - $14,999)

Gold ($15,000 - $24,999)

Platinum ($25,000 - $49,999)

Additional Levels ($50,000+)