AFIPO presents The Great Jewish American Songbook
Join Us for AFIPO’s 2024 Gala
Members of the Israel Philharmonic & Global Superstar Michael Feinstein together in concert present
The Great Jewish American Songbook
This year’s Galas will support the Israel Philharmonic’s season, which includes special concerts for evacuees and IDF soldiers, as well as children’s educational and outreach programs.
LOS ANGELES
Monday, May 13, 2024
Honoring Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy
Fairmont Century Plaza
Los Angeles
6:00pm
Kosher meal available upon request
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NEW YORK CITY
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
New York City
Cocktails at 6:00pm—Show at 7:00pm—Followed by dinner, dessert and dancing
Kosher (observes dietary laws)
Festive attire
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Click the video below to see a preview of Michael Feinstein!
INDIVIDUAL TICKET LEVELS
$10,000 Impresario
- Premier seating and listing on all event materials
- Meet and greet with Michael Feinstein and keepsake photo
$5,000 Maestro
- Prime seating and listing on all event materials
$3,000 Virtuoso
- Prime seating
$1,500 Patron
- Preferred seating
$350 Young Patron (ages 21-45 only)
- Preferred seating
The non-deductible portion for each sponsorship package or individual ticket is $250 per person.
LA GALA SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
UNDERWRITER
Helgard and Irwin S. Field
VICE CHAIRMEN
Barbara Fremont and Lora Fremont
Fremont Family Foundation
PRINCIPAL BENEFACTORS
Rebecka and Arie Belldegrun
Linda and Marty Blank
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
Madaline and Stephen Gordon
Polly and Jonathan Levine
Marilyn Ziering and Ziering Family Foundation
May and Richard Ziman
BENEFACTORS
Arnon Adar
Sharon and Richard Gabriel
Sheryl and David Wiener
IMPRESARIOS
Libitzky Family Foundation
Janet and David Polak
Abigail and Tanner Tananbaum
YOUNG PATRONS
Ross Buckley
Lizzy Savetsky
NEW YORK GALA SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
PRINCIPAL BENEFACTORS
Rita and Charles R. Bronfman
Jo Carole and Ronald Lauder
BENEFACTORS
Apple Bank
Sara and Charles Fabrikant
Amanda Gimble and Myron Glucksman
Natalie Katz
Ruth and Theodore N. Mirvis
Tricia and Jason Pantzer
Lenna N. Perlman
The Sandler Family
Mina Tulchinsky
IMPRESARIOS
Joan and Edward Cohen
MAESTROS
Roni and James C. Ackerman
Jan Aronson
Jill and Jay Bernstein
Sharon and John L. Loeb, Jr.
Joan and Edward Cohen
Pamela and Edward Pantzer
YOUNG PATRONS CO-CHAIRS
Jon Carter
Lizzy Savetsky
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
$100,000 Underwriter
- 20 premier seating tickets (10 for both LA & NY galas); seating opportunity with IPO musicians
- Meet and greet with Michael Feinstein for you + your guests and keepsake photo
- Recognition on all event materials, marketing, social media, step and repeat, etc.
- Prominent placement of name and logo on screens throughout the event
- Special recognition by Master of Ceremonies
- Dedicated closing night song – sponsor’s choice
- VIP experience at the Israel Philharmonic in Tel Aviv and tickets to concert of choice
- Sponsor a chamber music concert for the wounded or displaced in Israel
$50,000 Vice Chairman
- 10 premier seating tickets, plus opportunity for IPO musician to join your table
- Meet and greet with Michael Feinstein for you + your guests and keepsake photo
- Special recognition by Master of Ceremonies
- Listing on all event materials
$30,000 Principal Benefactor
- 10 prime seating tickets
- Meet and greet with Michael Feinstein for you + 1 guest and keepsake photo
- Special recognition by Master of Ceremonies
- Listing on all event materials
$18,000 Benefactor
- 8 preferred seating tickets
- Listing on all event materials
For additional information on sponsorships, contact AFIPO at [email protected] or (212) 697-2949.
ABOUT MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
Michael Feinstein has built a dazzling career over the last three decades bringing the music of the Great Jewish American songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five GRAMMY® Award nominations to his Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials, his 2022 special Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre, and his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe, his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time.
ABOUT LA GALA HONOREE HARVEY MASON JR.
Harvey Mason Jr. is the CEO of the Recording Academy® as well as a songwriter, music and movie producer, and founder of Harvey Mason Media.
Under his leadership, the Academy has undergone significant transformations, including diversifying its membership, making the GRAMMY Awards® more transparent and inclusive, and expanding its role as a service organization for music creators. Mason has also played a key role in restructuring the organization for global growth.
In his creative endeavors, Mason has penned and produced songs for industry legends and today’s biggest superstars. Everyone from Whitney Houston to Beyoncé, Elton John to Justin Timberlake, Aretha Franklin to Ariana Grande, Britney Spears to Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross to Justin Bieber, and Michael Jackson to Chris Brown have called on Mason to deliver uniquely musical, yet radio-friendly, hit records. Simultaneously, Mason has been instrumental in producing memorable music for many of the biggest musical films and TV events including Bob Marley: One Love, Respect, Dreamgirls, the Pitch Perfect franchise, Shrek, SING, SING 2, Sparkle, Straight Outta Compton, “The Wiz Live!” and “Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert”.
Mason is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts, having received the Spirit of Excellence Award from the T.J. Martell Foundation and being involved with the Ronald McDonald House, the American Cancer Society, and Los Angeles Children’s Hospital.