Support The Bach Ensemble

The Bach Ensemble is dependent on public contributions to bring beautiful Baroque music onto the stage and into our schools in the Southwest Florida community. Your support, through attendance at fundraisers, program ad purchases and charitable donations, is greatly appreciated and urgently needed.

ANNUAL FUND 2009-2010

Donations to the Annual Fund enable the Bach Ensemble to bring high quality performances to the Naples area. Ticket sales alone produce just over 30% of the Bach budget, so your support is vital to our continuing success. Every gift is recognized and appreciated, regardless of amount. We are pleased to offer the following benefits to Annual Fund contributors (a portion of each gift is tax-deductible):

Applause (Gifts up to $99)
Invitation for two people to attend a Donor Recognition event, and
Recognition in all our concert programs for one year following your qualifying contribution
Friends ($100-$249)
All benefits listed above, and
Reserved preferred seating for two people at one concert per season (Ticket purchase required)
Contributors ($250-$499)
All benefits listed above, and
Upgrade to reserved preferred seating for two people for the season (Ticket purchase required)
Benefactors ($500-$999)
All benefits listed above, and
Exclusive luncheon with the Music Director/Conductor and musicians
Bach Society (Minimum $1,000)
All benefits listed above, and
Special invitation to the pre-season "Preview" Soiree
Two complimentary tickets to all Bach Ensemble Season concerts (Three concerts in 2009-2010)
Complimentary tickets for two to our Fundraising Gala event
Conductor’s Circle (Minimum $2,500)
All benefits listed above, and
Season-ending wine-tasting dinner for four – prepared by the Music Director/Conductor at his home
One complimentary Music Director/ autographed copy of our 2-CD set: "The Baroque Messiah"

Please mail contributions to: The Bach Ensemble 6017 Pine Ridge Road Suite # 96 Naples, FL 34119-3956

To contribute now by credit card:

Program Ads

Each of our concert programs contains an advertising insert. By purchasing program ads, our patrons can demonstrate their support of the Bach Ensemble while promoting their businesses to potential customers. For more information, please Download Program Ad Rates or contact us at development@thebachensemble.org.

"The Complete Messiah" CD Set

Donations received through orders of our CD and DVD recordings help support The Bach Ensemble's programs. Copies are still available of our recording of the entire Handel's "Messiah" oratorio, performed in authentic Baroque style with orchestra. The suggested minimum donation is $25 per 2-CD set, plus $4 shipping and handling. To order online by credit card through PayPal:

To order by check, please submit your payment, with a note specifying your mailing address and the number of copies ordered, to the address under "ANNUAL FUND" above.

Tax-Exempt Charitable Status

The Bach Ensemble, Incorporated is a 501 (c) 3 Not-for-Profit Organization.  It is registered with the State of Florida and has complied with all appropriate provisions of Chapter 496, Florida Statutes, the Solicitation of Contributions Act - Bach Ensemble Registration # CH15339.  

Required Statement: "A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE.  REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."