Duke Symphony Orchestra
Duke Symphony Orchestra
Benefit Concert
Sea Island Presbyterian Church
The Foundation for Leadership Education proudly hosted the time honored tradition of bringing the Duke Symphony Orchestra to Beaufort for a benefit concert weekend after a five year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. The concert performance was held on Saturday, April 13th in the beautiful Sanctuary of Sea Island Presbyterian Church. Conductor Harry Davidson is in his twenty-fifth season as Music Director and Conductor of the Duke Symphony Orchestra and Professor of the Practice of Music at Duke University. Conductor Davidson led these talented student musicians and the concert patrons on a musical journey throughout the evening opening with Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G Minor (Johannes Brahms) and closing with Symphony No. 8 in G Major (Antonin Dvorak) which featured a breathtaking performance by Student Concerto Competition Winner, pianist Claire Li. The audience was captivated and showed their appreciation with a warm round of applause and standing ovation at the concert's conclusion. We look forward to honoring this special DSO tradition in years to come.
Our Premier Pass patrons and sponsors were able to enjoy cocktails and conversation with Conductor Harry Davidson and meet the talented musicians of the Duke Symphony Orchestra at the Conductor's Reception which was held immediately following the concert at the beautiful waterfront home of Ron and Elizabeth Garrett on Burckmyer Beach. The Kitchen provided delicious hors d'oeuvres and the spirits were generously donated by Frank's Spirits and Wines. The students of the Duke Symphony Orchestra had a wonderful time in Beaufort and enjoyed spending the weekend with their host families who graciously opened their homes to provide lodging, meals and hospitality. The Foundation for Leadership Education greatly appreciates the support of our concert sponsors, host families, volunteers and our DSO Committee Chair, Denise Creech who all helped make this special weekend a success.
Volunteer to be a Host Family to a Student Musician(s)
One of the unique opportunities available over the Duke Symphony Orchestra performance weekend is to volunteer to help house these talented musicians. All musicians will be hosted by local families. Please complete the form below if you are interested in being a Host Family and we will contact you with the details. We greatly appreciate your spport!
Email Penny Abbott, contact@lowcountryleaders.com or call (843) 441-5233 with any questions or inquiries about becoming a host family for the student musicians.
Sponsorship Information
2024 Duke Symphony Orchestra Sponsorship Levels
★ $10,000 - Premier Sponsor
○ Ten (10) tickets to the performance, “Presenting Sponsor” on cover of Event Program, prominent full page ad in Event Program, logo on promotional materials, name mention in Event Program and invitation to the Conductor’s Reception with name recognition at the event.
★ $5,000 - Conductor’s Circle
○ Eight (8) tickets to the performance, full page ad in Event Program, large logo and name mention in Event Program, and invitation to the Conductor’s Reception with name recognition at the event.
★ $2,500 - Friend of Duke Symphony Orchestra
○ Six (6) tickets to the performance, 1/2 page ad in Event Program, medium logo and name mention in Event Program, and invitation to the Conductor’s Reception with name recognition at the event.
★ $1,000- Fan of Duke Symphony Orchestra
○ Four (4) tickets to the performance, 1/4 page ad in the Event Program, medium logo and name mention in Event Program, and invitation to the Conductor’s Reception with name recognition at event.
★ $500 - Patron Sponsorship
○ Two tickets (2) to the performance, small logo and name mention in Event Program, and invitation to the Conductor’s Reception with name recognition at event.
Contact Penny Abbott, (843) 441-5233 or email, contact@lowcountryleaders.com with any questions about Sponsorship Opportunities or click the button below to purchase DSO Sponsorship online.
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Sponsorship and Advertisement forms can be emailed to contact@lowcountryleaders.com or mailed to:
The Foundation for Leadership Education
P.O. Box 2027
Beaufort, SC 29901
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