You’re invited to join us in celebration of ROCO’s 20th season, marking a triumphant journey of innovation and excellence in classical music!
On Saturday, September 28th, ROCO will kick off its milestone year with its season-opening concert followed by the Revelry Gala at the Thompson Houston Hotel.
Over two decades, ROCO has redefined the concert experience, energizing audiences with captivating performances, groundbreaking commissions, and unparalleled access to classical music. This soon-to-be-sold-out event will honor Mimi Lloyd‘s passionate, long-standing support of ROCO and our arts community as a whole. Also being honored is Chris Shepherd as the Wildcatting in the Arts Awardee. This award is given annually to an individual with a trailblazing spirit who drives innovation within the arts and our creative community.
ROCO is thrilled to recognize SheSpace as its Corporate Philanthropy Awardee, for its years of loyal partnership with ROCO and efforts to build a community that supports women’s needs and is also welcoming of the arts. Leslie, Ginger, and Elizabeth Blanton lead the charge with their multigenerational enthusiasm as this year’s Revelry event chairs, joined by PaperCity as the media sponsor.
The proceeds from this impactful gala will support all of ROCO’s Access and Outreach initiatives. ROCO is committed to bringing classical music to everyone in the world, with their music being streamed on all seven continents! ROCO access initiatives also include pay-what-you-wish tickets and livestreaming for free to the world since 2013. Additional access initiatives include ROCO on the Go, using QR codes linking to their music along trails and placed in hospitals, parks, and schools, with 45,000 scans and counting, and Musicians with a Mission, a groundbreaking blueprint for authentic outreach in performing arts.
For more information and tickets, contact Paige Myrick Conway at [email protected] or 713.665.2700 Ext. 3
Media Sponsor
Host Committee
Dr. Gregory Scott Brown & Mrs. Taylor Brown • Andrew & Jaena Coit • Beverly & Bill Coit • Ali & Frank Donnelly • Randall & Susanne Evans • Linda & Barry Hunsaker • Alecia Harris & Eivind Moen • Amanda McMillian & Benjamin Holloway • Chi-Chi Johansen • Lona McManus • Melissa Nance • Susan Osterberg • Rachel & John Rosson • Liliana Soltero & Michael Hawkins • Lois & George Stark • Mary Margaret & Russ Schulze • Rebecca Upchurch • Leslye & David Weaver
WHO:
Leslie Blanton, Ginger Blanton, & Elizabeth Blanton,
Gala Chairs
Mimi Lloyd,
Revelry Honoree
Chef Chris Shepherd,
Wildcatting in the Arts Awardee: Culinary Arts
SheSpace,
Corporate Pillar of the Arts
Fred Child,
Host of American Public Media’s Performance Today
Master of Ceremonies
WHEN:
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Concert at 5:00 pm, followed by dinner at 7:30 pm
WHERE:
Season-Opening Concert: The Church of St. John the Divine,
2450 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77019
Gala/Dinner: The Thompson Hotel
1717 Allen Parkway Houston, TX 77019
WHAT:
The best dinner party of the year! Which means, NO SILENT OR LIVE AUCTIONS or long program! The ROCO Revelry gala starts with a live
performance by ROCO’s professional 40-piece chamber orchestra at The Church of St. John the Divine. The concert is followed by dinner at
the brand new Thompson Hotel. A ROCO musician is seated at each table, reinforcing ROCO’s personalized approach to providing audiences and supporters with a unique experience.
WEAR:
To celebrate two decades of ROCO, your most sparkling threads, including cocktail attire and black tie optional.
Individual Sponsorship Levels
Composer – $50,000
Patron level benefits, plus:
- One of the composers for the commissions from our season-opening concert seated at your table and one score signed by all of the musicians, conductor and composer for the table host
- Private dinner for 10 guests for an agreed-upon date joined by a ROCO composer from Season 20 either in person or virtually and the opportunity to learn about the craft of composing music
Conductor – $25,000
Patron level benefits, plus:
- An interactive experience exploring the world of conducting with Alecia Lawyer, ROCO Founder and one of ROCO’s Artistic Partners
- One signed score from the composer of one of the opening concert world premiere commission
Concertmaster – $15,000
Patron level benefits, plus:
- An interactive experience with Concertmaster, Scott St. John at a later date
- One signed score from the composer of one of the opening concert world premiere commission
- Invitation to a ROCO on the Go private tour of our curated musical stops around Houston
Musician – $10,000
Patron level benefits, plus:
- An interactive musician experience with a ROCO musician at a later date
- One signed score from a composer of one of the opening concert world premiere commission
- 2 subscriptions to ROCO’s Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation InConcert Series
Patron – $5,000
- One reserved table of ten at ROCO Revelry plus exclusive conversation with a ROCO musician seated at your table
- Recognition in printed materials including event program and onsite signage the evening of the event
- 10 tickets to attend ROCO’s opening concert at St. John the Divine, prior to ROCO Revelry on Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Supporter (In-Person Ticket) – $500
- One reserved seat at ROCO Revelry 2024
- Recognition on ROCO’s website promoting ROCO Revelry 2024
- Recognition in ROCO’s In Concert program for the Season 20 opening concert
- One ticket to attend ROCO’s opening concert at St. John the Divine, prior to ROCO Revelry on Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Location
Thompson Houston Hotel
1717 Allen Pkwy
Houston, TX, USA
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