ROCO

It’s time to “power up” for ROCO Revelry!

Celebrate ROCO’s energizing spirit as a leader in revolutionizing and shaping the future of classical music with our season-opening concert followed by the gala hosted at the Wiess Energy Hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. 

With an enlivening approach to the concert experience, Season 19 “Making Waves” highlights the zest that ROCO brings to presenting classical music. ROCO reverberates throughout the field as an innovator in making classical music relevant and accessible.

Spark your interest? Come and be part of this exciting musical evening and dinner celebration on Saturday, September 30th, 2023!

Please email [email protected] or call 713-665-2700 ext. 3 for more information.

We hope to see you there!


Media Sponsor

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Host Committee

Ann Bean • Susan Binney• Leslie and Jack Blanton • Dr. Gregory Brown • Ali and Frank Donnelly • Susanne and Randall Evans • Jeremy Fain • Cheri and Andy Fossler • Ellie Francisco • Heidi Ham • Drew Helmer • Tami Hiraoka • Clara Hough • Jane Johnson • Essa and Gloria Kawaha • Mimi Lloyd • Gabriela and Grant Martinez • Beth Muecke • Melissa Nance • Lana Rabinovich • Debra and Gary Reese • Fran Sampson Riepe • Rachel and John Rosson • Anika Sankar • Dr. Aaditya Satija • Leigh and Reggie Smith • George and DiAnn Sutherland • Ileana and Michael Treviño • Rebecca Upchurch

 

WHO:

 

The Coit Family,
Honorees for their example of multigenerational support and enthusiastic dedication to ROCO

 

 

Lois Stark,
Wildcatting in the Arts Awardee
An avid ROCO supporter, author, and igniter of creativity

Greenwood King PropertiesGreenwood King Properties,
Corporate Philanthropy Awardee

 

Liliana Soltero,
Gala chair

WHEN:

Saturday, September 30, 2023
The concert begins at 5:00 pm, followed by dinner at 7:30

WHERE:

Season-Opening Concert: The Church of St. John the Divine,
2450 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77019
Dinner: Wiess Energy Hall, Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030

WHAT:

The best dinner party of the year! 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 Wiess Energy Hall. A ROCO musician is seated at each table which allows guests to spark up conversation, reinforcing ROCO’s personalized approach. We promise no silent auction or long program! 

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 signed score from the composer for each of your guests 
  • Private dinner for 10 guests for an agreed-upon date joined by a ROCO composer from Season 19 either in person or virtually and the opportunity to learn the craft of creation 

Conductor – $25,000
Patron level benefits, plus:

  • An interactive experience exploring the world of conducting with one of our ROCO conductors and our founder, Alecia, in your home 
  • One signed score from the composer 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 the opening concert world premiere commission

Musician – $10,000
Patron level benefits, plus:

  • An interactive musician experience with a ROCO musician at a later date  
  • One signed score from the composer of the opening concert world premiere commission
  • Invitation to a ROCO on the Go private tour of our curated musical stops around Houston

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 30th, 2023

Supporter (In-Person) – $500

  • One reserved seat at ROCO Revelry 2023
  • Recognition on ROCO’s website promoting ROCO Revelry 2023
  • Recognition in ROCO’s In Concert program for the Season 19 opening concert
  • One ticket to attend ROCO’s opening concert at St. John the Divine, prior to ROCO Revelry on Saturday, September 30th, 2023