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Why we need your help...
Although Ellen Battell Stoeckel provided a magnificent venue for the study and enjoyment of music, today financial support from her estate accounts for less than 20 percent of our operating budget. In order to prosper artistically and intellectually as an international festival of the highest caliber, we rely heavily on ticket sales and individual contributions.
Your gift makes a difference not only for our audiences, but also for the Fellows who come from all over the world each year to study here.
All contributions to the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival–Yale Summer School of Music are tax-deductible to the extent permissible by law. Please contact your personal tax advisor for details. All gifts will be recognized in the Festival’s annual program book. For more information on supporting the Festival, please contact General Manager James Nelson.
James Nelson
860 542-3000
james.nelson@yale.edu.
Donor Benefits
What You Will Receive
All contributions will be publicly acknowledged in the Festival’s annual program book. In addition to the program book listing, each contributor at the following levels will receive:
Supporting Member $100 to $249
- First notice of concerts, subscriptions, and single tickets
- CD recording of the Best of Norfolk
- 10% discount coupon at Norfolk merchandise table
Sustaining Member $250 to $499
All of the above plus:
- 20% discount on single tickets
- Invitations to post-concert receptions
Associate Member $500 to $999
All of the above plus:
- Complimentary coffee and a snack at Friday and Saturday evening concerts
Musicians Circle $1,000 to $4,999
All of the above plus:
- Invitation to a Summer Season Preview Event at Whitehouse
Leading Contributor $5,000 and above
All of the above plus:
- Concierge Service for all Norfolk Festival events. Just call us for help with additional tickets, ordering a pre-concert picnic basket, or to arrange a tour for your guests. We promise to make it a memorable experience!
how to support norfolk
Annual Fund
Support the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival–Yale Summer School of Music with a gift to the Annual Fund. Your gift, no matter the size, will support the study and performance of the music you love and build new audiences for chamber music.
Fellow Sponsorships
Sponsor a Norfolk fellow and enjoy an opportunity to establish a friendship with an outstanding young musician. Sponsorship of one fellow is $5,500 for the summer. Please contact Festival Director Melvin Chen (melvin.chen@yale.edu) or General Manager James Nelson (james.nelson@yale.edu) for more information.
Tribute Gifts
Tribute Gifts to the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival–Yale Summer School of Music provide a thoughtful way to honor someone special in your life, recognize a special occasion or event (such as a birthday, graduation, anniversary, or a simple thank-you), or memorialize a loved one or friend. Please contact Festival Director Melvin Chen or General Manager James Nelson for more information.
Bequests
Bequests and other forms of deferred giving are an ideal way to create a legacy that will help build our endowment and provide secure funding for future generations of young musicians and music lovers of all ages. If you have already included Norfolk in your estate plan, please let us know so we may acknowledge your generosity. Please contact Festival Director Melvin Chen or General Manager James Nelson for more information.
How to get involved
Summer Internships
For more than 75 years, the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival–Yale Summer School of Music has advanced the field of chamber music through immersive summer training programs for emerging professional musicians and future arts administrators. Recognizing that work experience plays a critical role in establishing a career, we’re always on the lookout for the next generation of arts leaders—interns who are ambitious, curious, and motivated to build on their skills and gain the hands-on experience necessary to enter a career in the arts.
At Norfolk, you’ll have the opportunity to work with internationally renowned artists and be part of the Yale Summer School of Music community. The Festival has an outstanding record of interns going on to enjoy successful careers in arts administration, academia, and business.
Positions
Application Deadline for Summer 2021: March 1, 2021
Please note, all jobs are summer positions (June–August)
Administrative Intern
Description:
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Festival, including box office, marketing, publicity, and clerical duties
- Management of special projects, as assigned
- Assist with fellow and Festival artist arrivals, departures, accommodations, and special needs
- Assist with concession operations
- Concert production duties
Qualifications: Previous arts administration experience helpful. Interest and/or background in classical music and music education is also helpful.
Compensation: Accommodations, meals, and may be eligible for college credit.
Music Librarian/Director’s Assistant
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining the Festival’s music and recording library. Responsibilities include purchase and rental of scores and parts, cataloging the Festival’s collection, maintenance of card catalogs and lending records, marking bowings, and operation of library’s audio equipment
- Produce weekly Emerging Artist Showcase programs
- Management of special projects, as assigned
- Assist the Festival director in the preparation of weekly and daily schedules, correspondence, and coordination of receptions and special events
Qualifications: Previous library experience and knowledge of classical music are preferred
Compensation: Accommodations, meals, and may be eligible for college credit.
Production Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Preparation and upkeep of all concert halls and operations for all performances and events
- Upkeep and inventory of all concert and rehearsal equipment (chairs, stands, percussion equipment, etc.)
- Stage management and supervision of all performances, master classes, and lectures
- Operation of stage lighting with occasional re-focusing of light
- Load-in, load-out, and maintenance of equipment
- Assist with concert-hall scheduling
- Coordinate and oversee stage crew
- Assist recording engineer, as needed
- Management of special projects, as assigned
Qualifications: Technical stage experience, familiarity with personal computers, previous arts administration experience and knowledge of classical music performance are a plus
Compensation: Accommodations, meals, and may be eligible for college credit
How to Apply
Email a cover letter, resume, and references to norfolk@yale.edu with the subject “Summer Positions” or mail materials to:
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
PO Box 208246
New Haven, CT
06520-8246
Volunteer Opportunities
Help bring the 2021 Festival to life! By volunteering, you’ll gain an insider’s view of the Festival while making friends with Fellows, Festival Artists, staff, and other members of our dedicated volunteer team.
For more information, call 860 542-3000 or email norfolk.volunteers@yale.edu
Positions
Concert Usher
Duties include:
- Collecting tickets
- Handing out programs
- Directing patrons to their seats
- Monitoring doors during performances
- Arriving early to stuff inserts into the program book
- Staying after the concert to tidy and close up the hall
Volunteer skills and requirements:
- Positive attitude and friendly demeanor
- Ability to stand for one hour
- Ability to lift 20 pounds
Special benefits: Watch the concert you are ushering for free
Availability: Friday or Saturday evenings
Minimum commitment: At least two concerts per summer season
Reports to: House Manager
Post-Concert Reception Volunteer
Duties include:
- Pouring drinks (soda, water, wine, and beer)
- Refreshing food platters as needed
- Cleaning up after the reception
Volunteer skills and requirements:
- Minimum 21 years old
- Ability to stand for two hours
- Ability to lift 20 pounds
Special benefits: Watch the concert for free (but be aware that you’ll have to leave before the concert is finished)
Availability: Friday or Saturday evenings
Minimum commitment: At least two receptions per summer season
Reports to: Facilities Staff
Marketing Team
Duties include:
- Distributing posters and brochures around the region
Volunteer skills and requirements:
- Driver’s license; must be able to provide your own transportation
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised
- Comfortable asking businesses to display brochures
Availability: Flexible; availability during business hours preferred
Minimum commitment: Twice during the summer season, June-August. Distribution locations will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in consultation with the Volunteer Coordinator
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
Events Team
Duties may include:
- Setting up and breaking down event facilities
- Shopping for event materials
- Decorating
Volunteer skills and requirements:
- Ability to lift 20 pounds
- Driver’s license and access to transportation preferred
- Organized with an interest in decor
Availability: availability on June 28&29 is strongly preferred
Minimum commitment: One event
Reports to: General Manager
Transportation Team
Duties include:
- Picking up and dropping off Fellows at/from regional airports and train and bus stations
- Transporting Fellows to off-site concerts
Volunteer skills and requirements:
- Driver’s license
- Must be able to provide your own transportation
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised
Availability: Must be available for at least one arrival or departure day
Minimum commitment: One trip
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
Field Trip Leader
Help our fellows explore the Norfolk area over the summer by leading a trip off-campus. Organize with friends, or lead the trip by yourself. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator with your field-trip idea.
Duties include:
- Planning and leading an off-campus activity
- Supervision of fellows during the trip
Volunteer skills and requirements:
- Driver’s license and ability to provide transportation for a group of students
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised
- Event planning experience useful, but not required
- Knowledge of Norfolk and surrounding area
Availability: Sundays
Minimum commitment: One event
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator