Fundraisers

Join us on March 1, 2025 for Cadenza, a benefit to support the UF School of Music. Funds raised offer crucial support to School of Music students in the form of scholarships, equipment needs, masterclasses, and professional development. This benefit is an important opportunity for supporters, alumni, and friends to come together to witness the profound talent of our students and faculty and support the School of Music. Cadenza is the perfect opportunity to experience world-class musical performances while connecting with others who believe in the power of philanthropy to uplift and amplify the next generation of artists.

Sponsorships & Ticketing 

Set the stage for the School of Music’s lasting success: become a sponsor of Cadenza! Your support directly benefits the UF School of Music’s students in the form of scholarships, equipment needs, masterclasses, and professional development. 

Registration will open in November 2024.  

Sponsorship Levels 

Supporter Sponsor ($500) 

Sponsorship includes two (2) VIP tickets to the reception and performance, special pre-show music experience, and listing as Supporter sponsor in the event program and bi-weekly Happenings newsletter. 

Encore Sponsor ($1,000) 
Sponsorship includes four (4) VIP tickets to the reception and performance, special pre-show music experience, and listing as Encore sponsor in the event program and bi-weekly Happenings newsletter. 

Patron Sponsor ($2,500) 
Sponsorship includes six (6) VIP tickets to the reception and performance with preferential seating, special pre-show music experience, and listing as Patron sponsor in the event program and bi-weekly Happenings newsletter. 

VIP Sponsor ($5,000) 
Sponsorship includes eight (8) VIP tickets to the reception and performance with preferential seating, special pre-show music experience, first access to any silent auction item, and listing as VIP sponsor in the event program and bi-weekly Happenings newsletter. 

Marquee Sponsor ($10,000) 
Sponsorship includes ten (10) VIP tickets to the reception and preferential seating at the performance, special pre-show music experience, first access to any silent auction item, "School of Music Student for a Day" experience, and listing as Marquee Sponsor in event program and in the bi-weekly Happenings newsletter. 

Cadenza Sponsor ($20,000) 
Sponsorship includes twelve (12) VIP tickets to the reception and preferential seating at the performance, special pre-show music experience, first access to any silent auction item, "School of Music Student for a Day" experience, dinner + SOM concert experience with SOM and COTA leadership, and Cadenza Sponsor listing in event program and in the bi-weekly Happenings newsletter. 

Ticket Levels

Cadenza Ticket ($100)

Cadenza ticket includes reception with appetizers and drinks starting at 6PM, the Cadenza concert, and post-show desserts and coffee.

VIP Ticket ($250) 
VIP ticket includes reception with appetizers and drinks starting at 6PM, the Cadenza concert, and post-show desserts and coffee. VIP ticketholders also receive access to a special pre-concert musical experience, and preferential concert seating.

All tickets and sponsorships include pre-concert reception with appetizers and drinks, the Cadenza concert, and post-show desserts and coffee. 

There are no physical tickets. Your name will be on a guest list at check-in.