Sunset Pops Concert

Sunday, June 22, 2008
Louis P. Balducci Vineyards

On Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Louis P. Balducci Vineyards in Augusta, Missouri, the East Central College Foundation hosted its 2008-2009 Patrons of the Arts Kick Off event. 300 people attended this wonderful fundraiser which benefitted the Fine and Performing Arts division at East Central College. Guests enjoyed hors d'hoeuvres while sampling the well-known Balducci wines. A fresh, summer buffet dinner was catered by the Finishing Touch by Ginger Meyers.
	After dinner, a Sunset Pops Concert followed with the ECC Concert Band performing under the direction of Aaron Bounds, who assembled a large concert band made up of area band directors and students. They played an array of patriotic songs, show tunes and medleys. Mr. James Harr, tenor sang a few selected pieces accompanied by Dr. Jennifer Lim Judd on the keyboard. The majority of proceeds from the 2008-2009 Kick Off event were earmarked for the Music Department at East Central College. The balance of funds raised after expenses will be placed into the Patrons of the Arts Scholarship Endowment fund.
Annually this event offers sponsorship levels that allow for Patrons to enjoy preferred seating and free admission to all East Central College events. More than $44,000 in sponsorships was contributed in support of the arts here at ECC. Sponsorships range from $65 for an Individual Sponsor up to $2500 for a Grand Sponsor which includes headline sponsorship of the Holiday Concert. Other benefits include advance notice of upcoming events with limited seating and monthly mailings about the events occurring in the approaching month. If you or anyone you know might be interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact the ECC Foundation office at 636-583-5195 ext. 2210 or 2219.

$2,500 Grand Patron
Includes 10 invitations to the Patrons Sunset Pops Concert at Balducci Vineyards plus 10 Season Passes to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating. This special sponsorship will also include headline sponsorship of our first Holiday Concert.

$1,000 Spotlight Patron
Includes 6 invitations to the Patrons Sunset Pops Concert at Balducci Vineyards plus 6 Season Passes to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating.

$500 Center Stage Patron
Includes 4 invitations to the Patrons Sunset Pops Concert at Balducci Vineyards plus 4 Season Passes to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating.

$250 Front Row Patron
Includes 2 guests to the Patrons Sunset Pops Concert at Balducci Vineyards plus 2 Season Passes to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating.

$65 Individual Patron
Includes 1 guest to the Patrons Sunset Pops Concert at Balducci Vineyards plus 1 Season Pass to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating.

All Patrons will also receive advance notice of events when there is limited seating.