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Evening Highlights

Gala Pre-Concert Dinner0 Wonderful New Venue! The newly restored Martin’s Hall (a half block west of the theater) transforms into a vintage Texas dance hall (luxe version), with our great band from last year, and more!

0 Reception − Visiting, Drinks & Dancing

0 Sumptuous Texas Barbeque, Beers and Spirits

0 Live Texas Music - Bill Mock and The Highway 105 Band

0 Texas-Chic Attire - “Jeans to Jewels”

0 Reserved Table Seating

Live Auction0 Terrific Gifts, Dinners & Getaways

0 Master of Ceremonies − Emmett Kelly

0 Auctioneer − Lady Lyn Howard

YTA Finalists Concert & Awards0 Historic Crighton Theatre

0 Best-loved Classical Music and Opera Arias

0 Stellar Young Musicians Launching Careers

0 Exciting Competition and Audience Choice Voting

0 Special Guest, Jade Simmons

0 Master of Ceremonies, St. John Flynn

0 Reserved Theater Seating

After-Party Dance0 Martin’s Hall in full Texas swing . . .

0 Live Texas music − Bill Mock and The Highway 105 Band

0 Master of Ceremonies, Emmett Kelly

0 Champagne Toasts to the Finalists

0 Drinks & Dessert Buffet 0 Special Gift Drawing

0 Reserved Table Seating

Evening Highlights

Gala Pre-Concert Dinner0 Wonderful New Venue! The newly restored Martin’s Hall (a half block west of the theater) transforms into a vintage Texas dance hall (luxe version), with our great band from last year, and more!

0 Reception − Visiting, Drinks & Dancing

0 Sumptuous Texas Barbeque, Beers and Spirits

0 Live Texas Music - Bill Mock and The Highway 105 Band

0 Texas-Chic Attire - “Jeans to Jewels”

0 Reserved Table Seating

Live Auction0 Terrific Gifts, Dinners & Getaways

0 Master of Ceremonies − Emmett Kelly

0 Auctioneer − Lady Lyn Howard

YTA Finalists Concert & Awards0 Historic Crighton Theatre

0 Best-loved Classical Music and Opera Arias

0 Stellar Young Musicians Launching Careers

0 Exciting Competition and Audience Choice Voting

0 Special Guest, Jade Simmons

0 Master of Ceremonies, St. John Flynn

0 Reserved Theater Seating

After-Party Dance0 Martin’s Hall in full Texas swing . . .

0 Live Texas music − Bill Mock and The Highway 105 Band

0 Master of Ceremonies, Emmett Kelly

0 Champagne Toasts to the Finalists

0 Drinks & Dessert Buffet 0 Special Gift Drawing

0 Reserved Table Seating

33RD ANNUAL YOUNG TEXAS ARTISTS MUSIC COMPETITION

Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue

DINNER, CONCERT AND AFTER-PARTY DANCE

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Crighton Theatre and Martin’s Hall234 North Main Street I 219 Simonton St.

Downtown Historic District of Conroe, Texas

Reception5:15 p.m. Martin‘s Hall

Gala Pre-Concert Dinner Auction & Live Texas Music

6:00 p.m. Martin’s Hall

2017 YTA Finalists’ Concert & AwardsAward-Winning Young Texas Musicians

7:30 p.m. Crighton Theatre

Master of Ceremonies, St. John Flynn

Special Guest, Jade SimmonsConcert Pianist, Powerhouse Speaker

& Classical Music’s No. 1 Maverick

After-Party with DancingDesserts, Spirits, Live Texas Music

10:15 p.m. Martin’s Hall

Response Card Enclosed Attire: Jeans to Jewels

Benefiting career development for emerging Texas stars

All guests at this concert gala will receive reserved seating in the theater, at the dinner and at the after-party.

Gala Co-ChairsGarlaine and Emmett Kelly

andMimi and Alan “Barb” Sadler

Chair Young Texas Artists Music Competition

Susie Pokorski

Host Committee

Sponsors

Carol and Dr. Douglas AycockHouston Public Media ■

Spirit of Texas BankSandra and Jerry Streater ■

Keating Honda NissanUBS Financial Services

as of December 9th

Shana and Tim ArthurCarol and Doug Aycock Sarah and Dean BassAnnie and Mike BradburySuzi and Mike CarnesDagang ChenMary Margaret and Dick CoyleSenator Brandon CreightonScott CutlerStephanne and Marc DavenportJudge Craig and Amy DoyleAnnette and Mike FerrellSusan Love FittsAngela and Jim GravesMarge and Steve HaywardLana and Bill HazlettLyn and Carl HowardDebra and Don HutsonSuzanne and David Hwa

Hon. Guy and Sandy MartinBeverly and Webb MelderMary Ann and Tommy MetcalfState Representative Will and Megan MetcalfSpider MohleCommissioner James and Lori NoackNancy and Dave ParsonsMarsha PorterEdna and Downey PriceShirley and Lee PruittSandy and Dwain RineySharon and Corky ShawAnnette SpikesSandra and Jerry StreaterMarty and Warren TaylorMarcia and Tom TillmanMary Wagers

Bene�iciary

Proceeds will help sustain the Young Texas Artists Music Competition (YTA)

as a brilliant cultural jewel for Montgomery County and provide professional

development and performance opportunities so critical to the progress

and emerging careers of deserving young musicians.

An official music contest of the State of Texas, YTA is a multi-disciplinary

college and pre-professional program open to classical artists, ages 18-30, who

are Texas residents or enrolled in a Texas music school. The four performance

divisions are: Voice; Piano; Strings; and Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar.

At the finals each March, entrants compete for cash prizes, performance

and professional development opportunities.

Judges are distinguished artists from such venerable institutions as

The Metropolitan Opera, Manhattan School of Music, Lyric Opera of Chicago,

Round Top Music Festival, and The Juilliard School.

Over the years, YTA has helped produce scores of distinguished professionals

who have joined major companies, performing nationally and internationally.

Young Texas Artists, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Bene�iciary

Proceeds will help sustain the Young Texas Artists Music Competition (YTA)

as a brilliant cultural jewel for Montgomery County and provide professional

development and performance opportunities so critical to the progress

and emerging careers of deserving young musicians.

An official music contest of the State of Texas, YTA is a multi-disciplinary

college and pre-professional program open to classical artists, ages 18-30, who

are Texas residents or enrolled in a Texas music school. The four performance

divisions are: Voice; Piano; Strings; and Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar.

At the finals each March, entrants compete for cash prizes, performance

and professional development opportunities.

Judges are distinguished artists from such venerable institutions as

The Metropolitan Opera, Manhattan School of Music, Lyric Opera of Chicago,

Round Top Music Festival, and The Juilliard School.

Over the years, YTA has helped produce scores of distinguished professionals

who have joined major companies, performing nationally and internationally.

Young Texas Artists, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Donor Privileges

— $ 20,000 PRESENTER —

• 16 premier Theater Seats for 2017 YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards • Invitations for 16 to VIP Reception• 2 premier Tables of 8 for Pre-Concert Dinner and After-Party• 2 Tables of 8 for onstage Supper with the Judges (Thursday, March 9th) • Sponsor name on Crighton Theatre marquee and theater tickets• Corporate Logo & Corporate Banner displayed in Theater and Hall • Onstage Recognition and Award Presentation by Sponsor • 4 Memberships in YTA Circle • Premier recognition in the Printed Program, Major Donor Roster, YTA Website, and Media Releases

— $ 15,000 BENEFACTOR —

• 10 premier Theater Seats for 2017 YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards• Invitations for 10 to VIP Reception• Table of 10 for Pre-Concert Dinner and After-Party• Table of 10 for onstage Supper with the Judges (Thursday, March 9th) • Corporate Logo displayed in Theater; Corporate Banner displayed in Hall• Onstage Recognition and Award Presentation by Donors• 2 Memberships in YTA Circle• Benefactor recognition in the Printed Program, Major Donor Roster, YTA Website, and Media Releases

— $ 10,000 GUARANTOR —

• 8 premier Theater Seats for 2017 YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards• Invitations for 8 to VIP Reception• Table of 8 for Pre-Concert Dinner and After-Party• Table of 8 for onstage Supper with the Judges (Thursday, March 9th) • Corporate Banner displayed in Hall • 2 Memberships in YTA Circle• Guarantor recognition in the Printed Program, Major Donor Roster, YTA Website, and Media Releases

— $ 5,000 PATRON —

• 6 prominent Theater Seats for 2017 YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards• Invitations for 6 to VIP Reception• Table of 6 for Pre-Concert Dinner and After-Party• 6 tickets to onstage Supper with the Judges (Thursday, March 9th) • Corporate Banner displayed in Hall • 2 Memberships in YTA Circle • Patron recognition in the Printed Program, Major Donor Roster, YTA Website, and Media Releases

— $ 3,000 CONTRIBUTOR —

• 4 prominent Theater seats for 2017 YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards• Invitations for 4 to VIP Reception• 4 tickets to Pre-Concert Dinner and After-Party • 4 tickets to onstage Supper with the Judges (Thursday, March 9th) • 2 Memberships in YTA Circle• Contributor recognition in the Printed Program, Major Donor Roster, YTA Website and Media Releases

— $ 1,000 FRIEND—

• 2 preferred Theater seats for 2017 YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards• Invitations for 2 to VIP Reception• 2 tickets to Pre-Concert Dinner and After-Party• 2 tickets to onstage Supper with the Judges (Thursday, March 9th) • 2 Memberships in YTA Circle • Friend recognition in the Printed Program, YTA Website

— $ 500 SUPPORTER —

• 2 preferred Theater seats for 2017 YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards• Invitations for 2 to VIP Reception• 2 tickets to Pre-Concert Dinner and After-Party• Supporter recognition in the Printed Program, YTA Website

— $ 150 SINGLE TICKET — ($125 for Members of YTA Circle)

• 1 Theater seat for 2017 YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards• 1 ticket to Pre-Concert Dinner and After-Party

SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS($200 - $10,000)

Company or major donor recognition and ticket opportunities also are available. Please contact Susie Pokorski at 936-756-7017.

Website Reservations OptionReservations and payments for Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue

also may be made online at www.youngtexasartists.org

BACH, BEETHOVEN & BARBECUE ■ DINNER, CONCERT, AFTER-PARTY ■ MARCH 11, 2017

Name _________________________________________________________(to appear in printed materials)

Address______________________________________________________________________________

City /State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________ Email or Fax______________________________

Yes, we will attend! (list all names on back of card) ____ $20,000 Presenter ____ $3,000 Contributor ____ $125 Single Tickets (only YTA Circle & Committee) ____ $15,000 Benefactor ____ $1,000 Friend Onstage Supper with Judges (March 9) ____ $10,000 Guarantor ____ $500 Supporter _____ Tickets $100 (complimentary to $1,000+ Sponsors)

____ $5,000 Patron ____ $150 Single Tickets Enclosed is our check for $ ____________________ , payable to Young Texas Artists, Inc.

Please charge $____________________ to: ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ Discover ❏ AMEX

Name on Card (please print)_____________________________________________________________

Card Number ___________________________________________________ Security Code__________

Expiration Date _______________________Signature_________________________________________

We cannot attend but wish to make a fully tax-deductible contribution of $____________________

Please make this gift in ❏ honor ❏ memory of ___________________________________________

To be listed in the Program, donors of $500 and above should return form by March 1st.

SPONSOR’S GUESTS

1. _________________________________ 9. __________________________________

2. ________________________________ 10. _________________________________

3. ________________________________ 11. _________________________________

4. ________________________________ 12. _________________________________

5. ________________________________ 13. _________________________________

6. ________________________________ 14. _________________________________

7. ________________________________ 15. _________________________________

8. ________________________________ 16. _________________________________

Fax to 936-756-7896 or pay online at www.youngtexasartists.org; or mail to:Susie Pokorski, YTA Chair, 1608 Pine Oak Drive, Conroe, Texas 77304

Reservation information: 936-756-7017

Young Texas Artists, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonpro�it organization. The estimated fair market value of each gala ticket is $65.00.

SPONSOR’S GUESTS

1. _________________________________ 9. __________________________________

2. ________________________________ 10. _________________________________

3. ________________________________ 11. _________________________________

4. ________________________________ 12. _________________________________

5. ________________________________ 13. _________________________________

6. ________________________________ 14. _________________________________

7. ________________________________ 15. _________________________________

8. ________________________________ 16. _________________________________

Fax to 936-756-7896 or pay online at www.youngtexasartists.org; or mail to:Susie Pokorski, YTA Chair, 1608 Pine Oak Drive, Conroe, Texas 77304

Reservation information: 936-756-7017

Young Texas Artists, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonpro�it organization. The estimated fair market value of each gala ticket is $65.00.

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