6:00 PM Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
7:30 PM Performance
8:30 PM Dinner
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Complimentary Valet Parking
Attire: Black Tie
BENEFIT LEVELS
2027 GALA
Arlenis and Ira Birns, Gala Chairs
Stéphane Denève, Artistic Director
Saturday, February 27, 2027
DIAMOND BENEFACTOR: $300,000
Tax deductibility: $291,360
Your gift will support New World Symphony performances conducted by Stéphane Denève throughout the 2027-28 season.
Gala Benefits:
- Premier concert seating and a butler-served dinner for ten
- One NWS Fellow seated at your table during dinner
- Recognition as Diamond Benefactor in all event materials
- Exclusive page in gala program
Season Benefits:
- Invitation for two to an exclusive artist’s dinner following an NWS performance
- Invitation for two to a post-concert reception with NWS Fellows
- Invitation for two to attend the Maestro’s Circle and Legacy Society Dinner
- Invitation for two to lunch with NWS President and Fellows
- Personalized concierge service for all NWS concerts and events
- Opportunity for an ensemble of NWS Fellows to perform at your private event
- Inclusion in NWS’s 2027-28 donor listing at the $300,000 level
- 10% discount on facility rental in the New World Center (Based on availability, some restrictions apply)
PEARL BENEFACTOR: $150,000
Tax deductibility: $142,822
Your gift will support New World Symphony’s 2027-28 Adrienne Arsht Center series, featuring world-class conductors and soloists.
Gala Benefits:
- Premier concert seating and a butler-served dinner for ten
- One NWS Fellow seated at your table during dinner
- Recognition as Pearl Benefactor in all event materials
- Exclusive page in gala program
Season Benefits:
- Invitation for two to an exclusive artist’s dinner following an NWS performance
- Invitation for two to a post-concert reception with NWS Fellows
- Invitation for two to attend the Maestro’s Circle and Legacy Society Dinner
- Invitation for two to lunch with NWS President and Fellows
- Personalized concierge service for all NWS concerts and events
- Opportunity for an ensemble of NWS Fellows to perform at your private event
- Inclusion in NWS’s 2027-28 donor listing at the $150,000 level
- 10% discount on facility rental in the New World Center (Based on availability, some restrictions apply)
PLATINUM BENEFACTOR: $100,000
Tax deductibility: $93,620
Your gift will support New World Symphony’s WALLCAST® Concert Series, allowing community members to experience live classical music for free on the soaring, 7,000-square-foot façade of the New World Center.
Gala Benefits:
- Premier concert seating and a butler-served dinner for ten
- One NWS Fellow seated at your table during dinner
- Recognition as Platinum Benefactor in all event materials
- Exclusive page in gala program
Season Benefits:
- Invitation for two to an exclusive artist’s dinner following an NWS performance
- Invitation for two to attend a post-concert reception with NWS Fellows
- Invitation for two to attend the Maestro’s Circle and Legacy Society Dinner
- Invitation for two to lunch with NWS President and Fellows
- Personalized concierge service for all NWS concerts and events
- Opportunity for an ensemble of NWS Fellows to perform at your private event
- Inclusion in NWS’s 2027-28 donor listing at the $100,000 donor level
- 10% discount on facility rental in the New World Center (Based on availability, some restrictions apply)
GOLD BENEFACTOR: $50,000
Tax deductibility: $45,880
Your gift will support New World Symphony’s many digital initiatives, from livestreamed concerts to distance learning opportunities for Fellows with faculty around the world.
Gala Benefits:
- Prime concert seating and dinner seating for ten
- One NWS Fellow seated at your table during dinner
- Recognition as Gold Benefactor in all event materials
Season Benefits:
- Invitation for two to an exclusive artist’s dinner following an NWS performance
- Invitation for two to attend a post-concert reception with NWS Fellows
- Invitation for two to attend the Maestro’s Circle and Legacy Society Dinner
- Opportunity for an ensemble of NWS Fellows to perform at your private event
- Listing at the $50,000 level in NWS’s 2027-28 donor listing
- 10% discount on facility rental in the New World Center (Based on availability, some restrictions apply)
SILVER BENEFACTOR: $25,000
Tax deductibility: $21,130
Your gift will support New World Symphony’s new commissions, helping expand the repertoire while offering Fellows the exciting experience of working with today’s leading composers.
Gala Benefits:
- Select concert and dinner seating for ten
- Recognition as Silver Benefactor in all event materials
Season Benefits:
- Invitation for two to an exclusive artist’s dinner following an NWS performance
- Invitation for two to attend a post-concert reception with NWS Fellows
- Invitation for two to attend the Maestro’s Circle and Legacy Society Dinner
- Inclusion in NWS’s 2027-28 donor listing at the $25,000 level
- 10% discount on facility rental in the New World Center (Based on availability, some restrictions apply)
PREMIUM SINGLE TICKET: $5,000
Tax deductibility: $4,650
Your gift will support free transportation for children from local schools visiting the New World Center for educational performances.
Gala Benefits:
- Premier concert seating and dinner seating
- Recognition in Gala program
Season Benefits:
- Invitation to attend a rehearsal observation and luncheon with Fellows
- Invitation for two to attend a post-concert reception with Fellows
- Inclusion in NWS’s 2027-28 donor listing at the $5,000 level
SINGLE TICKET: $2,500
Tax deductibility: $2,150
Your gift will support one of the invaluable coaching sessions provided to New World Symphony Fellows by visiting faculty in the 2027-28 season.
Gala Benefits:
- Select concert and dinner seating
- Recognition in Gala program
Season Benefits:
- Inclusion in NWS’s 2027-28 donor listing at the $2,500 level
Please contact Jack Mizutani, Senior Director of Special Events, at 305.428.6777 or Jack.Mizutani@nws.edu for further details.