17th Annual
2026 Spring Benefit Concert
Celebrating Our Student and Adult Volunteers
Wednesday April 29th, 2026
7pm Concert
8pm Reception
Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Music Center
129 W 67th St, New York City
Summary of Ways to Support
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Sponsorship Levels
Give at a sponsorship level. Sponsorships include event tickets, special recognitions, and journal ads depending on the level.
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Individual Tickets
Purchase tickets to the event at a standard or VIP level to enjoy the Spring Benefit Concert and reception. You may use this link to purchase individual tickets or multiple at once.
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Journal Ads
Honor a loved one, congratulate the evening’s performers, or support a local business by purchasing an ad in the event journal - which will be available in print and online.
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General Donations
Unable to attend? You can still make a fully tax-deductible gift to Concerts in Motion, to keep our programming free of charge for older adults in need of relief from social isolation.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Supporting our Spring Concert Benefit ensures that we can provide life-changing music, free of charge, to those who need it most. Our Tax ID is 27-1367692.
Please note that the tax deductible portion of your gift is the total less $40/ticket used.
$25,000
Concert Luminary Circle
10 tickets to the event (which includes the reception and the concert)
Name listed in the summer issue of the e-newsletter distributed to 3000 friends and supporters
Event journal recognition AND full-page ad in the event journal
Name listed on CiM website
Recognition from the podium
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Sponsor a once a month (12) virtual and in person concert, to be named for donor or in tribute to someone special
Invitation to a private virtual concert for you and friends. You select the music and we select the musicians!
What your gift supports: Brings the joy of music and conversation to 2,500 older adults who are socially isolated.
$10,000
Concert Partner Circle
10 tickets to the event (which includes the reception and the concert)
Name listed in the summer issue of the e-newsletter distributed to 3000 friends and supporters
Plus
Event journal recognition AND full-page ad in the event journal
Name listed on CiM website
Recognition from the podium
What your gift supports: Brings the joy of music and conversation to 1,000 older adults who are socially isolated.
$5,000
Concert Presenter Circle
5 tickets to the event (which includes the reception and the concert)
Event journal recognition and half-page ad in the event journal
Name listed in the summer issue of the e-newsletter distributed to 3000 friends and supporters
What your gift supports: Brings the joy of music and conversation to 50 older adults who are socially socially isolated.
$2,500
Concert Friend Circle
2 tickets to the event (which includes the reception and the concert)
Event journal recognition and quarter page ad in the event journal
Name listed in the summer issue of the e-newsletter distributed to 3000 friends and supporters
What your gift supports: Brings the joy of music and conversation to 25 older adults who are socially isolated
Ticket Opportunities
If you prefer to purchase individual event tickets you can do so at the Standard or VIP level.
Please note that the tax deductible portion of your gift is the total less $40/ticket.
$250
Concert Ticket
1 ticket to the event (which includes the reception and the concert)
$1000
VIP Concert Ticket
1 ticket to the event (which includes the reception and the concert)
Invitation to a private Salon concert
Journal Ad Opportunities
Honor a loved one, congratulate the evening’s performers, or support a local business by purchasing an ad in the event journal - which will be available in print and online.
All ads will be printed in black and white. The full size page dimension is 8½” (height) x 5½” (width). Questions? Please email Sarah Marksteiner: sarahmarksteiner@concertsinmotion.org.
Back Cover $3,000
Inside Front $2,500
Inside Back $2,500
Full Page $1,500
Half Page $750
Quarter Page $500
Business Card $250
“In Honor of” $250
“In Memory of” $250
“Well Wishes” $250
General Donations
Unable to attend? You can still show your support by making a donation, helping to keep Concerts in Motion’s programs free-of-charge to older adults in need of relief from social isolation.
Donations at every level make a difference!
Donate by Mail
Concerts in Motion
PO Box 231097
New York, NY, 10023
Questions? Please contact:
Sarah Marksteiner
Development and Communications Manager
sarahmarksteiner@concertsinmotion.org
(212) 498-9868
More About the Spring Benefit Concert
Join fellow music lovers – friends and supporters, community and corporate leaders, and others – to celebrate and sustain the work of Concerts in Motion, bringing joy and music to thousands in need of connection.
We’ll enjoy a beautiful evening of music together, with featured performances by Concerts in Motion’s Spring Benefit Orchestra, conducted by Matt Dunnam, Music Director, NYC Googler Orchestra, and Spring Benefit Choir, conducted by Lily Hickey, professional singer and Concerts in Motion alumnus.
Proceeds support Concerts in Motion’s programs, offered free of charge. Your support will bring indescribable moments of joy and kindness through the gift of music for those struggling with isolation and loneliness. We offer sponsorship levels, tickets, and journal ads.
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Catherine Diefenbach (co-chair)
Daria Somerville (co-chair)
Irina Barash
Rosa Chan
Zita Chan
Anna Friedman
Amy Inamoto
Ritu Kadian
Kay Nagata
Bella Paterson
Sawako and Gaurav Shukla
Wei Tang
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Peter Izzo, MBA
Mary Catherine Di Nunzio, JD
Jasmin M. Roig
Kyle R. Allen, DO
Brent T. Feorene, MBA
