Become a Bach Backer!
YOUR SUPPORT IS CRITICAL to making Tuba Bach a success. Your donation helps to bring performing arts to the Big Rapids community. Your contribution will make you a bona fide "Bach Backer" and lets you show your support for local performing art events. It is the goal of the concert series to bring new and outstanding performers to the area and increase awareness of and passion for chamber music and the performing arts in Big Rapids.
Thank you for your support of the performing arts
in the Big Rapids Community!
2007 Concert Sponsors
- Artworks
- Baker's Management Services
- Big Rapids Public Schools
- Caring Family Dentistry, P.C.
- Chemical Bank West of Big Rapids
- Crossroads Charter Academy
- Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home, Inc.
- Ferris State University Arts & Lectures Performing Artist Series
- Ferris State University Copy Center
- Galloup Guitars
- John Garlick, D.D.S.
- Kelly's Catering / CK's Place / Eugenia's Bridal and Formal Wear
- Mecosta County Community Foundation
- Mecosta County Medical Center
- Mom's Kids
- Obstetrics & Gynecology of Big Rapids, P.C.
- Pediatric Associates of Big Rapids, P.C.
- Quinn's Music
- Orville and Barbara Randle
- Specialty Arts Wood Shop
- STAGE-M
- Wal-Mart
Thanks to our additional 2007 contributors
- Big Rapids Furniture
- Bob Evans of Big Rapids
- The Cakery
- Edward Jones - Steven Miller
- Hamtech
- Richard and Mary Sue Hansen
- Holton's LP Gas
- Isaballa Bank and Trust
- Rogers Jewelers
Special thanks to the City of Big Rapids for their support in promoting Tuba Bach to the community.
Become a Major Sponsor
All major sponsors ($750 and up) – as well as those contributing $500 or more – will be invited to an appreciation celebration. The cash budget for Tuba Bach 2007 is approximately $34,000, most of which will be used to cover performer fees. Money is being raised through donations from area businesses, individuals, organizations and industry.
Tuba Bach 2007 featured a pig roast dinner and performance as a thank you to our major sponsors and supporters. The barbecue and performance was held September 22, 2007, and featured the music of Raymond McLain, Mike Stevens, Ruth McLain Smith, and of course Edward Mallett.
Edward K. Mallett, Mike Stevens, Raymond McLain and Ruth McLain Smith entertained Tuba Bach sponsors and supporters during the appreciation celebration. (Photo courtesy Paul Heidemann)
Your contribution matters!
Contributors of any amount will be recognized in the concert program. All contributions are tax deductible. Contributions will be accepted by any Tuba Bach representative, or through the PayPal link on the Tuba Bach web site.
Concert Sponsorship
Each of the six major concerts in the series will be presented by four primary sponsors, each contributing a minimum of $750. Each of these sponsors will receive a ¼ page advertisement in the series program and will be recognized in all publicity for the series. Along with local media coverage, Tuba Bach will be advertised in print throughout west Michigan and promoted through public radio stations in the region, as well as through our web site.