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The CASCADE WINDS is a dynamic ensemble of the region's finest musicians dedicated to creating an entertaining and enjoyable musical experience for audiences of all ages. Again this season the band features some of the finest band literature to excite and move the listener.
Bend has had a regional band since approximately 1948. The band became affiliated with COCC in 1967 and has provided music for Central Oregon residents for over 60 years. The Cascade Winds organized as a non-profit in 2004.
Three years ago Dan Judd was selected to take the baton and takes the group to higher levels each season. Musicians are auditioned and are a mix of adult musicians, outstanding high school students, and college students from the area.
The members of the band know it is important that music be accessible to all, therefore our performances are free and open to all listeners. However, we still have production costs associated with our concerts. As a result we rely on individual and corporate donations as well as fees from the musicians themselves to support our operations. We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and all donations go towards our direct operating expenses. No funding goes toward administration of the band which is fully supported by volunteers from within the group and the Central Oregon community.
Our ultimate goal is to obtain enough donations each quarter to cover expenses to produce each concert. Production costs, including tuition, in preparation for each concert are approximately $4000. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Your support will further the presence of music in Central Oregon and provide talented area musicians a place to "make music" for our area.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and your support will help further the presence of music in Central Oregon. For more information about individual or corporate sponsorship please contact Karen Shepard, Treasurer, at: karen@cascadewinds.org or phone 541-633-6663. In addition, you may donate online at www.cascadewinds.org/donate
2010-2011 Individual Donations
- Quarter Note: $25
- Solo $65
- Duo $130
- Trio $195
- Quartet $260
Mail all Individual Donations to:
Cascade Winds Symphonic Band Association
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, Oregon 97701
2010-2011 Corporate Sponsorship Program
Corporate sponsorships will have a significant impact upon the Cascade Winds reaching our funding goals. Your consideration of a corporate sponsorship is very valuable to us and much appreciated. All contributions are tax deductible.
Suggested Sponsorship Levels
- $250 - Solo Sponsor - Fully supports out of pocket fees currently paid by a single musician for a full season.
- $500 - Duet Sponsor - Fully supports out of pocket fees currently paid by a pair of musicians for a full season.
- $1,000 - Quartet Sponsor - Fully supports out of pocket fees currently paid by four musicians for a full season.
- $2,000 - Section Sponsor - Fully supports out of pocket fees currently paid by one of the larger instrumental sections of the band for a full season. If you'd like, sponsor a specific instrumental section, such as the flute section or trumpet section!
All sponsors will be listed in our programs. In addition, if your organization would benefit from other forms of recognition in conjunction with a donation, we would be happy to strive to meet your organization's specific goals.
Please contact Ken Steiger, Board President, regarding a corporate sponsorship of the Cascade Winds at ken@cascadewinds.org or phone 541-633-6663. Thank you!
