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we welcome your donations

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble perform with professional orchestras and ensembles throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, including the Venice Symphony Orchestra and The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota Bradenton where they are compensated for their services. However, because of their love for the wind band idiom, they are willing to offer their professional-level skills pro-bono.

 

The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble, Inc. is incorporated in the state of Florida as a 501(c)3 organization and welcomes support from donors. All contributions are considered tax deductible. The funds that we receive, either from concert performances or contributions, will be used to offset expenses incurred for performances, including venue insurance, percussion instruments, and the purchase of new and exciting music.

 

Additionally, the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble will continue to seek out and support student music organizations and other select charities.

Donate online or by mail:

Or mail checks to:

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

c/o Joseph Miller, Music Director Emeritus

4226 Tropical Blue Lane

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

CHAIR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

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The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble is proud to introduce our Chair Sponsorship Program—an opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses to directly support the musicians and artistic growth of the ensemble. Through this program, sponsors may choose to support the conductor's podium or chair within the ensemble, helping offset expenses related to music purchases, percussion equipment, venue costs, guest artists, and future educational outreach initiatives.

As an all-volunteer organization performing at a professional level, the ensemble relies on the generosity of supporters who value high-quality live music and the important role the arts play within the community. Chair Sponsorships provide a meaningful way to invest in the continued growth and sustainability of the organization while helping us expand our audience and artistic offerings.

Each chair sponsorship is exclusive, with only one sponsor recognized per chair during the concert season. This creates a unique opportunity for donors to establish a lasting connection with the ensemble and directly support the musicians and sections that make each performance possible.

Sponsors may also receive recognition in concert programs, digital media, and special events as the program continues to develop.

Sponsor a Chair Today

Support the music. Support the musicians. Support the future of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.

Donate online or by mail:

Or mail checks to:

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

c/o Joseph Miller, Music Director Emeritus

4226 Tropical Blue Lane

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

Your support is greatly appreciated!

We are pleased to acknowledge and thank the following donors: 

Diamond Donor - $5,000+

Joe Maciariello

Choral Artists of Sarasota

 

Platinum Donor - $2,500-$4,999

 

 

Gold Donor - $1,000-$2,499

Skip & Beverly Conkling Foundation 

Powell Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Karen O'Brien

Silver Donor - $500-$999

Dawn Evans

Corebridge Financial

Barbara Waters

 

Bronze Donor - $100-$499

Jim Bertrand

Gene Bohland

Dr. Robert Downie and Patricia Bourke

Charlie & Barbara Cogen

George & Fern Counes

Jim Damoulakis

Mel & Margaret Davis

Vincent DiMartino

Mike DiPietro

Chip Gaylor

Rich Gans

Becky Guth

Gayle Heskett

Jim Hill

Friends of the LWRWE - $25-$99

Matt Barbaro

Evelyn Borsheim

Lynn Cleary

Rick & Jeannie Frejka

Linda Gould

Joe & Cleora Grossi

Cathy Hackert

Cara and Larry Jackson

Pam Jefferies

Jon Megandanz

Joe Martinez

Corporate Corebridge

Marie McPherson

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Marrie Neumer

Michelle Nicolette

Rebecca Pickwick

Mary and Dave Pogan

Patty Preves

Kendra Simpkins

Lita Tyler

Julie Waters

Barbara Wright

Diane Rizzo

Melissa Hill

Edward Hultgren

LWR Community Activities

Christopher and Kristin Maciariello

Madeline Miller

Patti Powell

Robert Richards

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch

Drew Trapani
Glenn Wiener

Barbara Waters

Frank & Judy Sherako

Diana Rothauser

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble, Inc. is incorporated in the state of Florida as a 501.C.3 organization. All contributions are considered tax deductible. 

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