Support TCA
The generous support of our donors made possible our stellar 2008 – 2009 season. From the fabulous Mendelssohn Octet for Strings brought to us by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, to the dulcet tones of the King’s Singers, to the breathtaking Bach Sonata in B minor played so intimately by Tara Helen O’Connor and Jeremy Denk, to Angela Hewitt’s peerless renditions of Bach…what a season!
But in this challenging financial climate, we need you to continue to support TCA programs as generously as you have in the past. We strive to keep our ticket prices affordable, but we cannot underwrite the level of quality we currently enjoy without your generous contributions over and above the price of subscription.
Series subscription ticket sales cover just over half TCA operating costs. In the 2007 – 2008 series year, 62% of TCA subscribing families made donations beyond the ticket price, contributing $0.70 for every dollar of ticket sales. Your continuing support enables us to “Bring World-Class Music Home”. Thanks!
In return, there are many new benefits at various giving levels including reserved seating and artist’s receptions. There are also rewards for subscribing early including discounted tickets for your out-of-town guests. We want you, our loyal supporters, to be the first beneficiaries of these new and special benefits.
Donor Benefits
Friends $50-$99
Acknowledgement in Season Program. Donation in excess of ticket price qualifies as 501(c)3 tax-exempt contribution. Special $25 ticket price for individual concerts for out-of-town guests.
Sponsors | $100-$249
Same as above, plus invitation to one artist reception.
Patrons | $250-$499
All of the above, plus invitation to all artist receptions.
Benefactors | $500 and up
All of the above, plus reserved seat(s) of benefactor’s choice.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, any contribution to The Tryon Concert Association are tax deductible. Click here to download the subscription and donation form.
2009 – 2010 Donors
Benefactors
Carole & Chris Bartol
Phil Cooper
Mrs. James Flack
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde W. Kaericher
Ben & Rhonda King
Mrs. John G. Landrum, Jr.
Tom & Muriel Nash
PCCF Kirby Endowment Fund
Robert & Shirley Reeves
Mary Ann & Olin Sansbury
Gwen Suesse
Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence E. Swabb
Dr. Joella Utley
Larry Wassong
Jean L. Wright
Patrons
Gene & Marianne Apple
Mr. & Mrs. Homer Carder
Camilla & Bob Dick
Charles & Nancy Dunn
Don & Phyllis Eifert
J. Randall Grobe
Richard & Susan Kelley
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond McLees
Bob & Liz Quattlebaum
Carol & Jim Smeaton
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Trakas
Mimi & Roger Traxler
Robert & Wanda Veh
Gene & Dorothy Wyckoff
Sponsors
Betty & Byron Brewer
Capt. & Mrs. Austin E. Chapman
Elizabeth Child
Mr. & Mrs. Elon Clark, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Robert N. Conrad
Fran Creasy
Jane & Mark Eden
Linda & Bernard Eiserloh
Deborah J. Fitzgerald
John & Ann Gargiulo
Eric & Patricia Gass
Lynne Parsons & Ernie Giannini
Janet Gray
Frederick S. Haas
Roger & Louise Hagy
Milege J. Hahn
Krysti Hamlin
Mrs. Ordway Hilton
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hollobaugh
Janice Impey
Bruce Fritz & Elaine Jenkins
Mary Clare & Bill Jenks
Maryneal Jones
Craig V. Kinney
Betty Knopp
Alan & Susan Leonard
Bettye Logan
Mr. & Mrs. George W. Lohr
Martha Lott
Virginia McDermott
Mrs. Dewitt C. Miner III
Joan & John Nash
Larry & Carol Newton
Mr. & Mrs. Mervin Oakes
Jean Pettigrew
Ken Pettit
Isabel & Dave Rice
William & Doris Saunders
Carl & Jane Schumacher
Hope Slater
Loren & Marie Smith
Sandra Taylor
Frances & Werner Tinnemeier
Lois & Jay Tirre
Delia W. Tittle
Bernice H. Tompkins
Gloria Underwood
Jan Whiting
Joanna & Don Wilson
Robert Wilson
Dr. & Mrs. Ben Woodward
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Wyckoff
Friends
Phyllis & Wayne Ackerman
Susan T. Albee
Judy Arnold
Dr. & Mrs. David Ausum
Alan & Norma Batchelder
Marian Bosien
Cherie & Phil Brooks
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Capparelli
Mr. & Mrs. John G. Casey
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Clifton
Mr. Edward Comolli
Shirley Elliot
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Elliott
Stuart Evans
Andrew & Pat Foster
Nancy Gales
Anna Cay & Peter Hawes
Ninalee M. Haynie
Catherine Helmstetter
Barbara Henderson
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Holmes
Marianne & Hank Hubbard
Sally Huffaker
Mr. Harry E. Knox, Jr.
Ed & Patricia Komorous
Mr. & Mrs. Wolfgang Lonnes
Martha & Harry Love
Mr. & Mrs. Don Lyons
Robin Margeso
Nancy R. Martin
Jim & Edna McKee
Richard & Holly McKee
Nancy & Jim McPherson
Dr. Robert T. McSherry
Ms. Ann C. Morgan
Charles & Margorie Neff
Mary S. Ostheim
Hugh & Marjorie Porter
Joan Post
Sherry Hutt & Guy Rouse
Ms. Iva Lee G. Rymer
Alice Slaughter
Ouida Spalding
Audra Squires
Nellie P. Stanley
Manfred & Christel Walter
Judy & David Warden
Albert & Lillian Wehr
Ellen J. Weil
Jean K. Winslett
Judy & Woody Woodham
Marcy Wright
Mr. & Mrs. William Wuehrmann
Ken & Priscilla Yeager
Contributors
Peggy B. Alt
Virginia Burr
Mr. William E. Cromer
Joe & Kathleen Erwin
Rita E. Landrum
Ms. Lois Merrill
Jen Stine Linda Watts
Sponsor and Foundation Support
The Tryon Concert Association board would like to acknowledge the support from area organizations and businesses that help TCA bring world-class music home to Tryon.
The Polk County Community Foundation
The vision of the Polk County Community Foundation is to advance philanthropy and improve the quality of life for all citizens in Polk County, North Carolina and the surrounding area.
The mission of the Polk County Community Foundation is to:
- Support charitable and beneficial activities in the community
- Provide and administer a variety of planned giving programs
- Serve as responsible stewards of all funds entrusted to it
- Provide initiatives in recognizing areas of community needs and supporting solutions.
The Tryon Concert Association receives support from the Kirby Endowment fund administered by the Polk County Community Foundation.
A generous grant from the foundation supported development of this website to enable TCA to use developing technology to enhance publicity and our ability to connect with and serve the community.
Lake Lanier Tea House
Our thanks to Patty Otto and the Lake Lanier Tea House for sponsoring The Tryon Concert Association’s 2008 – 2009 holiday concert with The King’s Singers and holding a pre-concert buffet supper for TCA subscribers. It was a lovely night!
Expanding Support Opportunities!
As the Tryon Concert Association board strives to continue the tradition of excellence bringing world-class musicians to our community, we are developing new opportunities for organizations, businesses and individuals to contribute to the stability and success of the organization. Please contact us for information on sponsorship and planned giving programs.