As one of the first board members when ROCO was founded 20 years ago, I invite you to join me in celebrating two decades of groundbreaking classical music with the ROCO chamber orchestra. Since 2005, I have proudly watched ROCO grow from a few bold and innovative concerts in those first few seasons to a trailblazing, internationally-recognized disruptor in classical music (that is, of course, in the best way possible!)
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 – yes, their music has been streamed on all seven continents!
These are just some of the ways ROCO connects our community through music:
- Pay-what-you-wish tickets to the majority of their season’s concerts
- Livestreaming for free to the world since 2013
- 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
- Musicians with a Mission, a groundbreaking blueprint for authentic outreach in performing arts
- Welcoming multiple communities to ROCO concerts for free, such as Vet Tix, English as a Second Language programs, and Girl Scouts
Revelry Chairs
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
