CRESCENDO 2015
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015
DANIELS SPECTRUM, TORONTO
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE SAME LOVE AND PASSION FOR MUSIC
Please join me in supporting Regent Park School of Music (RPSM) by
being a sponsor at CRESCENDO 2015. The evening takes place on
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in the Ada Slaight Hall at Daniels Spectrum
in the heart of Regent Park. It’s a sensational evening of music, cocktails,
canapés and good fun, bringing over 400 people together to give
children the gift of music.
RPSM is here to make sure that as many children as possible receive
a music education by removing the financial obstacle.
This year, RPSM will give 2,000 young people aged 3-18 a music
education at their central hub in Regent Park and in 7 other high-priority
neighbourhoods in Toronto.
RPSM students have access to over 60 music teachers and an array of
musical options and instruments. They learn everything from classical
piano to turntablism. Music allows them to flourish creatively, personally
and academically...enriching their lives and future prospects.
Our CRESCENDO 2015 goal is to raise $250,000. We’d love you to
be a part of it.
Thank you so much and we look forward to being in touch soon.
Sharon Hudson
Chair, CRESCENDO 2015
CRESCENDO 2015
Event Committee
Sharon Hudson, Chair
Simona Annibale
Kelly Lynn Armstrong
Vonna Bitove
Catherine Bradley
Stevie Crozier
Jessica Diamond
Lillian Eng
Sherry Evershed
Melissa Farjo
Ciara Gawdiak-Smyth
Tina Gnat-Gray
Hallie Gould
Julia Hall
Helen Kim
Jeannie Kim
Erin Lang
John McGowan
Laura Miller
Christina Mingay
Anita Springate-Renaud
Louise Sugar
Joseph Turcotte
RPSM
Board of Directors
Michelle Roth, Chair
Martin Abel
Catherine Bradley
Steve Greenidge
Bina John
John McGowan
Jesse Mighton
Louise Sugar
Chris Taylor
Jill Witkin
RPSM Foundation
Board of Directors
Sharon Hudson
Linda Javorski
Tom Kennedy
Louise Sugar
Chris Taylor
Dale Varney
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ABOUT REGENT PARK SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Founded in 1999, Regent Park School of Music (RPSM) has grown from 71
students to now reach 2,000 children and youth in Regent Park and 7
other high-priority neighbourhoods in Toronto.
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We provide quality, highly subsidized music education to youth in need
aged 3-18.
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Students learn everything from piano to violin, voice to percussion
and brass to digital music making. Students play and perform solo, in
groups and ensembles.
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Students have the chance to perform in public and boost their self
confidence at over 50 events a year. Last year they were part of
Luminato, sang with the TSO at the Regent Park Opening, and created
music for Pharrell Williams “Happy” initiative.
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We offer daytime, after school, weekend and summer music programs
in Regent Park, Jane & Finch, Parkdale, Alexandra Park, Willow Tree,
Malvern, Bridletown and St. Jamestown.
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Our 3,000 sq. ft. Regent Park space has 4 private studios, 2 larger
group studios and a Great Hall. We also bring music and faculty into
TDSB schools and community centres across Toronto.
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Virtually all the funding comes from private individuals, foundations
and corporate support, with the government giving only 4% last year.
This year’s budget is just over $1 million.
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It costs RPSM approximately $500 to give
one student group music lessons for a year,
and $1,500 to train one student privately.
Families pay as little as $1 for a group
lesson, and $2 for a private lesson. For
some families even $38 a year is more
than they can afford.
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No child is ever denied a music
education because it is beyond the
financial means of their family, but we
always have a waiting list.
MUSIC AND YOUTH
IN NEED
All children benefit from
a music education, but for
youngsters living in high risk
communities the benefits
are remarkable. The study
of music fosters character
development and teaches
valuable social, creative
and critical thinking skills
− all necessary traits for a
commitment to school work,
academic achievement and
success in the workforce
later in life.
At RPSM, students learn
music in a safe, nurturing
environment, which
becomes a “second home”
to them, helping them steer
clear of the many negative
influences around them.
The school helps raise their
aspirations and hopes for a
bright, independent future
where they can realize their
full potential. In a magical
way music becomes the
great equalizer.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CRESCENDO 2015 | Wednesday, April 29, 2015
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$25,000
• Named on all promotional materials as CRESCENDO 2015, PRESENTED
BY (COMPANY NAME AND LOGO)
• Invitation to designate the CRESCENDO 2015 Honorary Chair and bring
greetings from the stage
• Opportunity for senior executive to perform with the students at
CRESCENDO 2015
• Named in all public services announcement to be distributed to radio
stations in Toronto as CRESCENDO 2015, PRESENTED BY (COMPANY NAME)
• Named in all advertising materials and listings in print, television and online
as CRESCENDO 2015, PRESENTED BY (COMPANY NAME)
• Performance by RPSM students at a corporate event to be held in Toronto
at a mutually convenient time
• Full screen logo recognition and your message on the rotating video
presentation at the event
• Prominent placement of your company name and logo on RPSM’s website
• Recognition in our Annual Report
• Opportunity for product donation for 400 guests
• Industry Exclusivity
• Twenty tickets to CRESCENDO 2015
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Listed on all promotional materials as Whole Note Sponsor
Your company name in all print advertising obtained for CRESCENDO 2015
Recognition from the stage during the event
Performance by RPSM students at a corporate event to be held in Toronto
at a mutually convenient time
Half-screen logo recognition on the rotating video presentation at the event
Your company name and logo on RPSM’s website
Donor Listing in our Annual Report
Opportunity for product donation for 400 guests
Sixteen tickets to CRESCENDO 2015
HALF NOTE SPONSOR
$10,000
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Listed on all promotional materials as Half Note Sponsor
Your company name in all print advertising obtained for CRESCENDO 2015
Quarter screen recognition on the rotating video presentation at the event
Your company name on RPSM’S website
Donor Listing in our Annual Report
Opportunity for product donation for 400 guests
Ten tickets to CRESCENDO 2015
QUARTER NOTE SPONSOR
$5,000
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Listed on all promotional materials as Quarter Note Sponsor
Name recognition on the rotating video presentation at the event
Your company name on RPSM’S website
Donor Listing in our Annual Report
Six tickets to CRESCENDO 2015
WHOLE NOTE SPONSOR
$15,000
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INDIVIDUAL TICKET $ 150
Tax receipts will be issued for the maximum allowable amount
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PAYMENT FORM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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m Whole Note Sponsor ($15,000)
m Individual Ticket ($150)
m Half Note Sponsor ($10,000)
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