The most meaningful relationships…
Fundamental Partners
OVERTONE Partners
…are partnerships.
At Great Bend, partnership is an expression of shared vision. Our partners sustain music as a living civic asset — one that enlarges access, deepens belonging, and contributes to the cultural and communal vitality of the region.
Their investment helps ensure that artistry continues to create meaningful, lasting value in the lives of those we serve. Such as:
- Children entering school ready to learn;
- Young people discovering confidence and purpose while developing real world skills;
- Neighbors finding belonging, healthier, happier seniors, stronger local economies, and;
- A community that is more resilient, compassionate, and engaged.
Our business partners enjoy:
Visibility with a values-aligned, engaged local audience’
Arts experiences that showcase the impacts your leadership supports to customers, clients and partners
A visible, credible role in the region’s cultural and economic vitality
Partner Tiers to fit your budget and desired impact
To reflect these two dimensions of impact, we offer two Partnership pathways—Fundamental Partners, and Overtone Partners. Together, these pathways reflect the same truth found in music itself: when the fundamental is strong, the overtones flourish.
Fundamental Partner Pathways
Deepening music's impact across our community.
Fundamental Partners invest in the organizational foundation that makes Great Bend’s work possible across every program and performance throughout the season.
Their leadership strengthens the infrastructure behind each performance, each program, each class, and each point of connection, ensuring our program impacts can reach outward with consistency, quality, and care. These partnerships help sustain the artistic and operational foundation upon which enduring community impact depends.
Harmonic Partnership - $5,000
| Supports the programs that sustain Great Bend’s annual season and extend its reach throughout the community. |
Partner Perqs
- Invitation for four to one exclusive Partner Reception each season
- Invitation to an open rehearsal or artist talk
- Four complimentary tickets to every Great Bend-produced performance
Recognition
- Recognition as a 2026–27 Harmonic Partner
- Logo on the Great Bend website Partnership page
- Logo in season performance programs
- Recognition in the annual report
- Recognition on the season sponsor display at performances
- Periodic recognition on social media
Performance Experiences
- Four complimentary tickets to every Great Bend-produced performance
- Advance ticket purchasing opportunities
- Reserved seating upon request
Partner Access
- Invitation for four to one exclusive Partner Reception each season
- Invitation to an open rehearsal or artist talk
Resonance Partnership - $7,500
Extends Great Bend’s presence into schools, neighborhoods, healthcare settings, and community organizations. |
Everything included as a Harmonic Partner, plus:
Business Highlights
- Opportunity to host a Great Bend presentation for employees or clients
- Behind-the-scenes access during one production week
- Invitation to one private salon or house concert each season
Enhanced Recognition
- Verbal acknowledgment from the stage at the opening and closing of sponsored performances
- Featured logo placement on season partnership materials
- Recognition in selected email newsletters
Performance Experiences
- Six complimentary tickets to all performances
- Invitations for six to all post-concert receptions
Partner Access
- Invitation to one private salon or house concert each season
- Behind-the-scenes access during one production week
- Opportunity to host a Great Bend presentation for employees or clients
Fundamental Partnership - $10,000
Great Bend’s principal community investors, whose leadership helps transform music into lasting community value. |
Everything included as a Resonance Partner, plus:
Business Highlights
- Opportunity to host one exclusive rehearsal experience for employees, clients, or guests
- Concierge ticketing service for client and employee entertaining
- Recognition as a Principal Season Partner across all materials
Premier Recognition
- Premier logo placement across all season materials
- Recognition as a Principal Season Partner
- Verbal acknowledgment at every Great Bend-produced performance
- Recognition in major press materials when appropriate
Performance Experiences
- Eight complimentary tickets to all performances
- Reserved premium seating for all events
- Concierge ticketing service
Exclusive Experiences
- Invitation to all Partner receptions and special events
- Private house concert or chamber performance (subject to scheduling)
- Annual artistic preview and conversation with leadership
- Opportunity to host one exclusive rehearsal experience for employees, clients, or guests
Overtone Partner Pathways
Amplifying the outcomes that matter most.
Overtone Partners invest directly in the individual programs where those investments become visible through measurable community outcomes. These partnerships support programs that open doors to learning, connection, and well-being, creating opportunities whose effects extend well beyond the moment of performance — — where music meets people in formative, practical, and often deeply personal ways.
Community Impact Partner - $500
| Supports access to programs for children, families, and community members. |
Recognition
- Recognition as a Community Impact Partner of the selected program
- Name listed on program materials for the supported initiative
- Recognition on Great Bend’s website
- Annual Report recognition
Experiences
- Two complimentary tickets to one sponsored performance
- Invitation for two to one post-performance reception
Community Access Partner - $1,000
| Expands scholarships, educational resources, and broader community programming. |
Everything included as a Community Impact Partner, plus:
Business Highlights
- Customized employee engagement experience (school visit, rehearsal, or artist meet-and-greet)
- Invitation to one private house concert or artist salon
Enhanced Recognition
- Premier recognition as a lead partner for the selected program
- Verbal acknowledgment from the stage at the sponsored performance or event
- Featured logo placement for the supported initiative
Experiences
- Six complimentary tickets
- Invitation for six to all receptions connected with the supported program
- Invitation to one private house concert or artist salon
- Opportunity for a customized employee engagement experience (school visit, rehearsal, or artist meet-and-greet, depending on the program)
Spotlight Partner - $2,500
| Supports programs with greater artistic excellence and community impact. |
Everything included as a Community Access Partner, plus:
Business Highlights
- Top-tier, highly visible recognition as lead partner for the selected program
- Customized employee engagement experience (school visit, rehearsal, or artist meet-and-greet)
- Invitation to one private house concert or artist salon
Premier Recognition
- Top-tier recognition as the lead partner for the selected program
- Verbal acknowledgment from the stage at the sponsored performance or event
- Featured logo placement across all materials for the supported initiative
Experiences
- Six complimentary tickets
- Invitation for six to all receptions connected with the supported program
- Invitation to one private house concert or artist salon
- Opportunity for a customized employee engagement experience (school visit, rehearsal, or artist meet-and-greet, depending on the program)