Principal Patron Program

Principal Patron Chair Sponsorships

Principal Patrons David and Mary Cost with Pro Musica Principal Cellist James Holland | Photo by Kerry Sherck

This initiative pairs sponsors with vital roles in the Pro Musica Orchestra. Principal Patrons commit to a sponsorship for a three-year period and receive numerous accolades including recognition in the program book, select complimentary tickets, and invitations to special events. Patrons may share a chair sponsorship with other persons.

  • Concertmaster | $5,000 per year over a 3-year period ($15,000 total)
  • Principal Chair | $2,500 per year over a 3-year period (7,500 total)
  • Section Chair | $1,000 per year over a 3-year period ($3,000 total)

Available Principal Chairs—violin II, viola, bass, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, percussion,

Available Section Chairs—violin I, violin II, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, percussion

For more information on Sponsoring a 2024-2027 Principal Patron Chair, a-three-year commitment,
please contact Lisa J. Dreger at dreger@sfpromusica.org

2023–24 Principal Patrons

Concertmaster Chair—Stephen Redfield
JEAN & EUGENE STARK

Principal Flute Chair—Jesse Tatum
CAROL REDMAN & THOMAS O’CONNOR

Principal Horn Chair—Jeffrey Rogers
JUDITH ROWAN & RICHARD SCHACHT

Timpani Chair—Douglas Cardwell
MARY RANKOVICH & DENNIS KANKA