Saturday, June 13, 2026

Celebrate the music and memories of Brevard Music Center as we mark our 90th anniversary! In the past ten years, Prelude has raised more than $2.6 million to support our Annual Student Scholarship Fund. Each year, we award nearly $2 million in merit and need-based support to more than 600 students who attend our Institute and Festival so they can benefit from the “Brevard experience.” The success of Prelude makes this possible!

2025.06.14 BMC Prelude

The festive evening will include:

  • Crafted cocktail hour
  • Gourmet dining experience
  • Captivating performances
  • Exclusive silent and live auctions
  • A “Sip of Surprise!” wine pull . . . and memories to last a lifetime!

Event sponsorships are now available and can be purchased below.

*Individual tickets (if available after sponsorship sales), will be announced in May.

 

Overture – $750

  • Seating for two
  • Prelude favor bag for each guest
  • Recognition on Prelude 2026 website
  • Recognition in 2026 Overture program magazine
  • Two tickets to a performance during BMC’s 2026 season*
  • Estimated value of goods and services: $280

Intermezzo – $1,500

  • Seating for two
  • Prelude favor bag for each guest
  • Recognition on Prelude 2026 website
  • Recognition in 2026 Overture program magazine
  • Four tickets to a performance during BMC’s 2026 season*
  • Estimated value of goods and services: $605

Cadenza – $3,000

  • Seating for four
  • Prelude favor bag for each guest
  • Recognition on Prelude 2026 website
  • Recognition in 2026 Overture program magazine
  • Four tickets to a performance during BMC’s 2026 season*
  • Estimated value of goods and services: $850

Bravo – $5,000

  • Seating for six
  • Prelude favor bag for each guest
  • Recognition on Prelude 2026 website
  • Recognition in 2026 Overture program magazine
  • Six tickets for your use during BMC’s 2026 season*
  • Estimated value of goods and services: $1,210

Encore – $10,000

  • Seating for ten
  • Prelude favor bag for each guest
  • Recognition on Prelude 2026 website
  • Recognition in 2026 Overture program magazine
  • Ten tickets for your use during BMC’s 2026 season*
  • Estimated value of goods and services: $2,070

Ovation – $15,000

  • Seating for ten
  • Specially curated wine pairings during dinner
  • Prelude favor bag for each guest
  • Recognition on Prelude 2026 website
  • Recognition in 2026 Overture program magazine
  • Ten tickets for your use during BMC’s 2026 season*
  • Estimated value of goods and services: $2,275

 

*Subject to availability and exclusions, including Season Finale: Legendary Artist Yo-Yo Ma with Keith Lockhart.

Questions? Please contact Leslie Arnold at larnold@brevardmusic.org or 828-862-2117.

2026 Prelude Sponsors (as of April 7)


Encore ($10,000)
Carol Attridge
Pat and Dick Crull
Teri Goodall-Komar and Paul Komar

Bravo ($5,000)
Kristine and John Candler
Edie Cecil
Nancy and Joe DePippo
PLATT
RBC Wealth Management – Asheville
Donna and Scott Tagliarino
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Kathy Volatile and Steven Gigliotti

Cadenza ($3,000)
Ellen and Geoff Davis
Shelia Elingburg and Bob Maxwell
First Citizens Bank
Kara and Mark Harrison
Susan and Doug Kish
Lib Mason and Bernard Groseclose
Katie Loeb-Schwab and Mark Schwab
Karen and Gerry Migliaccio
Rosemary Sink
Mandy and Ryan Stahl
Linda and Ron Thompson

Intermezzo ($1,500)
Maria and Norman Bein
Lucy Clark
Patsy and John DuPre
Janet and Craig Gralley
Cathy and Robert Groelle
Leslie and Jim Lathem
Ruby Morgan
Alison Smith
The Turkish Towel Company

Overture ($750)
Kim and Mike Abney
Cathleen T. Blanchard
Eric Brown and Susie Jablonski
Leslie and Kenneth Chepenik
Dee Dasburg and Dawn Rouse
Gale and Walter Frank
Carol Gerson
Beth and Jim Gillespie
Sharon and Ken Graff
Jan Tore Hall
Sandy and John Harrington
Sue and Doug Henderson
Robert Lawrence and Sue Rossman
Leigh and Russell Lewis
Debbie and Doug Loeb
Mary Jo Mayfield
Ed Mazzetta and Judy Snyder
Mountain Sun Community School
Elizabeth Pell and Howie Granat
Marilyn and Tony Plonner
Sandy and Al Ragl
Carol and James Smeaton
Susan D. Toscani
Ann V. Wallace Nichols and Joseph DiGregorio
Marty Whaley Adams
Marjorie and Greg Zack
Ruthie Zaleon and Diana Refsland

A special thanks to our 2026 Prelude Committee Members

  • Carol Attridge
  • Lucy Clark
  • Pat Crull
  • Patsy DuPre
  • Shelia Elingburg
  • Bernie Groseclose
  • Leslie Lathem
  • Lib Mason
  • Ruby Morgan
  • Dilshad Posnock
  • Rosie Sink
  • Donna Tagliarino
  • Linda Thompson
  • Kathy Volatile
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