
Join us to celebrate our 75th Anniversary at these exciting events

Dinner Series
Join us to meet Masterworks Conductors, Sarasota Orchestra Musicians and Soloists.
Each uniquely delightful dinner features a short performance and a moderated conversation with the featured Guest Conductor, who will share their insights and approach to making music and the stories behind their passion for the classics.
$200 per person/per dinner
Masterworks 1 Dinner Featuring David Alan Miller

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 6:00PM
Sage Restaurant | 1216 1st Street, Sarasota
Masterworks 2 Dinner Featuring Johannes Debus

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 6:00 pm
Art Ovation Hotel | 1255 N Palm Avenue, Sarasota
Masterworks 3 Dinner Featuring Miguel Harth-Bedoya

Thursday, January 4, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Michael’s Wine Cellar | 1283 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Masterworks 4 Dinner Featuring Giancarlo Guerrero

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Michael’s On East Ballroom | 1212 S East Avenue, Sarasota
Masterworks 5 Dinner Featuring Rune Bergmann

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Sarasota Yacht Club | 1100 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota
Masterworks 7 Dinner Featuring Katharina Wincor

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Ritz Beach Club | 1234 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota
Questions? For more information about special events please contact Director of Donor Engagement for Special Events and Individual Gifts, Mary Hoffman at 941-487-2737 or email MHoffman@SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Proceeds benefit the musicians and programs of your Sarasota Orchestra.

Sarasota Orchestra Brunch
Featuring performances from Youth Orchestra musicians and the John Miller Jazz Ensemble, our annual brunch directly benefits Sarasota Orchestra Education Programs.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023 | 10:30AM
Michael’s On East Ballroom | 1212 S. East Avenue, Sarasota
$200 per person
Performances include the John Miller Jazz Ensemble and featured Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Philharmonic musicians.
Brunch Leadership Committee (as of May 19, 2023)
Kathy and Gene Jongsma
Rick Miners and Jeri Sedlar
Sponsorship Opportunities
$10,000
- Includes six premium seats
- Impresario level recognition
$2,500
- Includes four seats
- Maestro Society level recognition
$5,000
- Includes six seats
- Orchestra Circle level recognition
$1,500
- Includes two seats
- Musician Circle level recognition
Your sponsorship also includes program acknowledgement and invitations to donor recognition experiences. For more information call 941-487-2717 or go to our donor recognition page::
View Donor Recognition LevelsProceeds benefit
Sarasota Orchestra Education programs


Questions? For more information about special events or sponsorship opportunities please contact Director of Donor Engagement for Individual Gifts and Special Events, Mary Hoffman at 941-487-2737 or email MHoffman@SarasotaOrchestra.org.

75th Anniversary Special Concert & Gala
An incredible evening commemorating 75 years of impact, artistry, and community.
The celebration starts with a pre-concert cocktail reception and finishes with an extravagant dinner after the concert. This exhilarating concert program features Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Gershwin’s An American in Paris.
Peter Oundjian, Conductor
Garrick Ohlsson, Piano
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
$400 per person
This event is sold out
For further assistance, please call 941-487-2717.
Your sponsorship and attendance support Sarasota Orchestra’s mission to provide rich artistic concert programming, inspiring music education, and meaningful community engagement that enriches lives.
Sponsorship Opportunities
$25,000
- Includes eight seats
- Virtuosi level recognition
$5,000
- Includes four seats
- Orchestra Circle level recognition
$10,000
- Includes six seats
- Impresario level recognition
$2,500
- Includes two seats
- Maestro Society level recognition
Your sponsorship also includes section AA reserved seating for the Gala concert, program acknowledgement and invitations to donor recognition experiences. For more information call 941-487-2737.
View Donor Recognition LevelsQuestions? For more information about special events or sponsorship opportunities please contact Director of Donor Engagement for Individual Gifts and Special Events, Mary Hoffman at 941-487-2737 or email MHoffman@SarasotaOrchestra.org.
All Gala Event proceeds help to create exquisite concert performances, inspiring education programming, and meaningful community engagement.
Questions? For more information about special events please contact Director of Donor Engagement for Special Events and Individual Gifts Mary Hoffman at 941-487-2737 or email mhoffman@sarasotaorchestra.org.
Thank you for your support of Sarasota Orchestra! Sarasota Orchestra is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID# 59-2603081.