As an investor in the Brass Band of Battle Creek, you demonstrate civic leadership by supporting Battle Creek’s iconic community asset and assist in ensuring its sustainability for many years to come. You will be closely associated with the high-quality performances, world-class performers, and excellent and effective youth-education programming of the BBBC.
Season Investor
Premier - $50,000/season
This opportunity is for one entity to invest in the entire season of BBBC events (spring and holiday concerts, high school and middle school youth camps). This investment is an opportunity to enhance your market visibility and associate yourself with the high-quality performances of the Brass Band of Battle Creek. Investment can be customized to meet your specific needs.
- Main screen feature recognition at each concert
- Recognition announcement at each concert
- Logo included in concert publications
- Full-page color ad in spring and holiday concert programs, recognition in camp program
- BBBC rehearsal experience
- Featured in select donor materials throughout the year
- Logo on select social media promotions for events
- Feature social media post prior to events
- Logo on BBBC website
- 12 premium tickets
Individual Concert Investment (Spring or Holiday)
Presenting - $20,000
- Main screen feature recognition at concert
- Recognition announcement at concert
- Logo included in concert publications
- Full-page color ad in concert program
- BBBC rehearsal experience
- Featured in select donor materials
- Logo on select social media promotions for concert
- Feature social media post prior to concert
- Logo on BBBC website
- 6 premium tickets
Ensemble - $10,000
- Main screen recognition at concert
- Recognition announcement at concert
- Logo included in concert publications
- Half-page color ad in concert program
- Featured in select donor materials
- Logo on select social media promotions for concert
- Feature social media post prior to concert
- Logo on BBBC website
- 4 premium tickets
Sectional - $5,000
- Main screen recognition at concert
- Logo included in select concert publications
- Logo on select social media promotions for concert
- Feature social media post prior to concert
- Logo on website
- 4 premium tickets
Director’s Circle - $1,000
- Main screen recognition at concert
- Logo or name included in select concert publications
- Logo or name on social media post prior to concert
Youth Brass Band Camp Investments (High School & Middle School)
The investments listed below specifically support the youth education programs of the Brass Band of Battle Creek.
Platinum - $10,000
- Main screen feature recognition at concert
- Recognition announcement during concert
- Logo included in camp publications
- Logo on select social media promotions prior to concert
- Feature social media post prior to concert
Gold - $5,000
- Main screen recognition at concert
- Recognition announcement during concert
- Logo included in camp publications
- Logo on select social media promotions prior to concert
- Feature social media post prior to concert
Silver - $1,000
- Main screen recognition at concert
- Logo or name included in camp publications
- Logo or name on social media post prior to concert
Bronze - $50-500
Investments in this category will be used to cover scholarship needs and once scholarship needs are met, will be used for other expenses related to the camps. These expenses include meals, music, facility costs, etc.
- Main screen recognition at concert
- Logo or name included in camp program
Brass Band of Battle Creek 2023 Performances and Youth Education Events
BBBC Spring Concert, May 20 - W.K.Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek
The Spring Concert features the one and only "Queen of the Clarinet" New Orlean's legend, Doreen Ketchens. Ketchens, recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning, is joined by BBBC guest artist Wycliffe Gordon and jazz percussionist Herlin Riley for a performance that promises to be a memorable New Orlean Celebration!
High School Youth Brass Band Camp, July 10-14 - W.K.Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek
A 5-day BBBC youth education opportunity for brass and percussion students in grades 8-12. Faculty includes BBBC Resident Conductor Michael J. Garasi and BBBC musicians. Free end-of-camp concert: July 14, 6:30 pm
Middle School Youth Brass Band Camp, July 17-19 Marshall High School Auditorium for Performing Arts, Marshall
A 3-day BBBC youth education opportunity for brass and percussion students in grades 6-8. Faculty includes Arris Golden, Conductor-Michigan State University and BBBC Education Director Jerry Rose as co-conductors and BBBC musicians. Free end-of-camp concert • July 19, 6:30 pm
BBBC Holiday Concert, December 2 - W.K.Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek
The concert that serves as a time-honored kick-off of the holiday season for so many, the world-renowned Brass Band of Battle Creek welcomes shares classics old and new to provide an evening of unforgettable moments.
Investor Signup
If you would like to become an investor of the Brass Band of Battle Creek please fill out the form below and Shannon Aikins (BBBC Executive Director) will reach out to complete the signup process.
