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• Cliburn Competition

  Explore the various elements of the Competition including the rounds and repertoire, prizes, artwork, commissioned work, and artistic collaborators. Meet the thirty competitors from around the globe who will compete for gold. Purchase your tickets online. Watch live broadcasts of performances, interview segments, and awards ceremonies over the course of the Competition. Enhance your competition experience with these free events. Learn about the history of the Foundation, how it came to be, and momentous events throughout the years.

  About the Competition Current Competitors Performance Schedule Tickets Live Webcast Competition Blog Free Events

  History of the Competition Preliminary Round Order

• Cliburn Winners

  Information on artists, booking engagements, and downloadable press kits. Learn more about each of the current winners through in-depth profile pages, photos, and audio-video samples. Follow the winners on their concert tours around the globe. Coming soon to a venue near you. Read about previous winners and discover where they are now.

  Management Engage a Winner Current Winners Winners Tours Past Winners

• Amateur Competition

  Information about the Amateur Competition, the structure, rounds, and how it came to be. Vote, compete, and participate in the third Cliburn Amateur Piano Video Contest. View the ticket options and on-sale dates, and purchase your tickets online. Learn about the prizes awarded during the Amateur Competition. Everything applicants need to know including rules, repertoire, eligibility, and the application. Relive past competitions by browsing our extensive online database of Amateur competition archives.

  About the Competition Online Video Contest Tickets Prizes For the Applicant Past Amateur Competitions

• Cliburn Concerts

  View the ticket options and on-sale dates, and purchase your tickets online. Maps, directions, and information about Cliburn Concerts venues. Arrive early and enhance your concert experience by attending these free lectures offered before performances at Bass Hall. Attend free community concerts featuring Cliburn winners as they perform recitals in venues across North Texas.

  2013-2014 Season Tickets Concert Venues Cliburn Conversations Community Concerts Cliburn Concerts Archive

• Education

  Explore our interactive music education program for elementary students including program information, teachers' guides, participating schools, artists, and sponsors. Information about our piano lessons program, current sponsors, and participating schools. Learn how students can get involved and participate in the Cliburn Competition. Arrive early and enhance your concert experience by attending these free lectures offered before performances at Bass Hall. Meet our sponsors who help us to share the beauty of music with new audiences.

  Musical Awakenings® Piano Lessons Competition Education Programs Cliburn Conversations Sponsors

• More

  A biography of Van Cliburn's life and career. Brief highlights of Van Cliburn's professional career. 50 years after his historic 1958 victory at the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, Van Cliburn remains a cultural icon and international hero.

  Biography Career Highlights Photos Videos Van's 50th Anniversary In Memoriam

  Discover various ways you can support the Cliburn. Discover opportunities for corporations and foundations to support the Cliburn. Benefits you receive when you donate $75 or more. Hear stories from our donors on why they choose to donate to the Cliburn. Your contribution helps the Cliburn share the joy of music with the world. Learn what we're able to accomplish with your support.

  Donate Ways to Donate Corporate & Foundation Giving Benefit Levels Donor Stories Your contribution at work

  Learn about Cliburn 180º, what we do, and how it came to be. Discover the various benefits of joining Cliburn 180º. Discover how the Cliburn 180ºs give back. Mark your calendars and stay up-to-date on upcoming Cliburn 180º events. Meet the planning committee that organizes all of the events for the 180ºs.

  What is Cliburn 180º? Membership Benefits Fundraiser Events Committee Join Cliburn 180º

  Our tradition of volunteerism dates back to our founding. Discover what it's like to volunteer at the Cliburn. An overview of the structure of our 1,200 + volunteer force. Read fascinating stories from volunteers about their experiences at the Cliburn. Then take a few minutes to share a story of your own! Meet the volunteers that have been recognized over the years for their dedicated service to the Cliburn. Want to become a Cliburn volunteer? Let us know!

  Volunteering at the Cliburn Volunteer Structure Volunteer Stories Volunteer Recognition Volunteer Sign-Up

  View the latest press releases from the Cliburn. Download and view Cliburn News, our semi-annual newsletter that highlights Cliburn programs and events.

  Press Releases Cliburn Newsletters

  Discover how the Cliburn fulfills its mission through its various programs. Learn about the history of the Cliburn. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Cliburn in 2012 and learn how you can participate in the special activities planned for this golden year. Follow the progress as the board of directors devolps a new strategic plan for the Cliburn. View our events list, mark your calendars, and stay up-to-date with various happenings at the Cliburn. Meet the Cliburn staff. Job opportunities at the Cliburn.

  About the Cliburn Our History Celebrate 50 Years Strategic Plan Events Meet Our Staff Job Opportunities

  Keep in touch! Join our mailing list to stay up-to-date on happenings at the Cliburn. Meet the Cliburn staff.

  Mailing List Sign-Up Staff Listing

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Benefit Levels

Cliburn International Association Benefits
Gifts of $75 or more

Member $75-$249

• One-year subscription to Cliburn News
• Access to streaming audio on Cliburn Web site
• 10% discount at Cliburn Gift Shop
• Program book recognition

Friend $250-$499
Fair Market Value: $44

• All of the above, plus...
• Voucher for two tickets to a 2012-2013 Cliburn at the Modern concert

Partner $500-$999
Fair Market Value: $84

• All of the above, plus
• Voucher for two tickets to a Fourteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2013) Preliminary Round performance

Patron $1,000-$1,499
Fair Market Value: $124

• All of the above, plus...
• Voucher for two tickets to a 2012-2013 Cliburn at the Bass concert

Keyboard Circle $1,500-$2,499
Fair Market Value: $299

• All of the above, plus...
• Priority seating for concerts and competitions
• Valet Parking, Green Room privileges for Cliburn at the Bass concerts
• Invitation to a private recital by a Cliburn Competition winner

Benefactor $2,500-$4,999
Fair Market Value: $329

• All of the above, plus...
• The Cliburn: 50 Years of Gold, documentary DVD

Guarantor $5,000-$19,999
Fair Market Value: $379

• All of the above, plus...
• Invitation to select special events

Cliburn International Circle Benefits
    Gifts of $20,000 or more

• All of the Cliburn International Association benefits listed to the left, plus...
• VIP Annual dinner
• Distinctive recognition in competition and concert program books
• Invitations to exclusive events during competitions

 

 

Please note the IRS requires that the Fair Market Value of certain benefits be subtracted from the amount of your gift on your tax return. You may waive these benefits by notifying the Development Office.

For more information on benefits, please email Lindy Eubank, director of development, at donations@cliburn.org.

 

Mariangela Vacatello, 2009 Cliburn Competition finalist, addressing the audience at the Keyboard Circle Reception and Recital October 16, 2012

 

Camille & Jay Hebert with Cara Moczulski at Keyboard Circle Reception and Recital October 16, 2012