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Dear friends, family and fans,
I am writing with the exciting news that I will be making a debut solo recording this summer. I have been extremely appreciative of the support that you have given me in the passed year and am hoping that you will consider making a donation towards my recording project and take advantage of this one more year that I can offer tax deduction for your contribution.
I achieved my fund raising goal and had a highly successful year of performance. Among other activities was a three week tour of Southeast Asia. As a soloist in Vietnam I connected to the local culture, performing in the United States Embassy in Hanoi as well as in a local music school. Sharing the common language of music, I was able to move audiences in a culture, who, a generation ago, were enemies of the USA. In Thailand I worked with young musicians and performed in Bangkok as a soloist. Video of my performances will appear in a 2010 PBS documentary following our "Good Will and Friendship Tour of Southeast Asia".
Now it is time for the next step. I know that in order to expand my impact and visibility, I need to invest in a CD recording. Building on many successful years of touring, and the music that I am uniquely gifted at performing, I have decided to record a CD of songs and dances from around the world. From the flamenco influenced Da Falla songs, to Tangos and English jigs, I feel this project would be both exciting to record, and appealing to a broad audience of listeners.
The Montana Arts organization has extended Fiscal Sponsorship for another year to support this project, so that I can accept tax deductible donations using their 501(c) 3 status. They also formalize the process by collecting receipts for expenses, and offering assurance that the money is used for express purposes of the stated project. In order to take advantage of tax deduction, checks need to be made out to (and sent to) Montana Arts, with my name in the memo area.
If you have any questions please feel free to call John Barsness (406) 585-9551. Their address is:
Montana Arts
PO Box 1872
Bozeman, MT 59771-1872
I would be happy to send a detailed budget to those considering large donations.
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Levels of contribution:
| $50-$75 | |
A String Donor | |
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| $75-$100 | |
D String Donor | |
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| $100-$150 | |
G String Donor | |
Free ticket to CD release tour |
| $150-$200 | |
C String Donor | |
Free ticket to CD release tour |
| $200-$500 | |
Tail-Piece Donor | |
Free ticket to CD release tour |
| $500-$1,000 | |
Bridge Donor | |
I will send you a CD after the first pressing * |
| $1,000-$2,500 | |
Sonata Donor | |
Free digital download of CD tracks * |
| $2,500-$5,000 | |
Concerto Donor | |
I will include your name on the CD, if you desire * |
| $5,000 & Up | |
Diva Donor | |
I will perform a concert for your friends and family on my CD release tour, if you desire. * |
| * In addition to the gift listed you will receive any thank-you gifts listed on levels below. | ||||
Thank-you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Dr Rebecca Hartka