Friends of Music

Members of Gustavus Friends of Music support, celebrate, and advance student and faculty musicians at the College. Our mission is to ensure the strong tradition of music excellence and provide opportunities for all students who want to express themselves through music.

Through annual memberships and other gifts, we provide funds for music scholarships and ensemble tours. Members engage with students and faculty by attending performances, traveling on ensemble companion tours, and serving as mentors.

There is a variety of standard membership levels available. In 2018, you may also become a Friends of Music member through the Gustavus Wind Orchestra 140 for 140 campaign campaign. For individuals interested in establishing an endowment and/or documenting a planned gift to support music at Gustavus, a Lifetime membership is available. For more information on the Lifetime membership option, please contact Jennifer Vickerman, Gift Planner ’97 or call 1-800-726-6192.

Membership Levels & Benefits

Recent Graduate 1

$60/yr.
$5/mo.
  • Reserved seating at Christmas in Christ Chapel 2
  • Invitation to Friends of Music sponsored events
  • Friends of Music e-newsletter

Member Circle

$100/yr.
$8.33/mo.
  • Reserved seating at Christmas in Christ Chapel 2
  • Invitation to Friends of Music sponsored events
  • Friends of Music e-newsletter

Performer's Circle

$500/yr.
$41.66/mo.
  • Reserved seating at Christmas in Christ Chapel 2
  • Invitation to Friends of Music sponsored events
  • Friends of Music e-newsletter
  • Christmas in Christ Chapel recording

Section Leader's Circle

$1,000/yr.
$83.33/mo.
  • Reserved seating at Christmas in Christ Chapel 3
  • Invitation to Friends of Music sponsored events
  • Friends of Music e-newsletter
  • Christmas in Christ Chapel recording
  • Two tickets for Christmas in Christ Chapel service 3
  • Two tickets for Christmas in Christ Chapel Buffet

Conductor's Circle

$5,000/yr.
$416.67/mo.
  • Reserved seating at Christmas in Christ Chapel 3
  • Invitation to Friends of Music sponsored events
  • Friends of Music e-newsletter
  • Christmas in Christ Chapel recording
  • Two tickets for Christmas in Christ Chapel service 3
  • Two tickets for President's Dinner at Christmas in Christ Chapel 3
  • Invitation to attend and observe one Gustavus music ensemble rehearsal per academic year
  1. Alumni who have graduated within the past five years.
  2. Reserved seating at Christmas in Christ Chapel Friday or Saturday evenings. Ticket purchase is required.
  3. Reserved seating at Christmas in Christ Chapel Friday or Saturday evenings.

You may choose to waive the membership benefits so 100% of your gift will go to Friends of Music initiatives