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75th Anniversary Celebration
May 7, 2026

Join us for

A Celebration of Music, Community, and 75 Years of Impact!

Gala Chair and Diamond Benefactor:

Giordano Albertazzi

THE WESTIN GREAT SOUTHERN GRAND BALLROOM
BLACK TIE
HORS D’OEUVRES AND CURATED CULINARY STATIONS
VALET PARKING

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Evening Program

5:30 – 6:30 PM | VIP Reception*
at the Westin Great Southern Hotel, 2nd floor

6 – 7 PM | Pre-concert Reception, General Admission
at the Southern Theatre Lobby

7 – 8 PM | Concert featuring the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
and special guest artist Morgan James
at the Southern Theatre

8 PM | 75th Anniversary Celebration
at the Westin Great Southern Grand Ballroom

Learn more about guest artist Morgan James

Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us in celebrating 75 years of music, community, and artistic excellence.
Anniversary sponsors receive exclusive access, premium experiences,
and prominent recognition throughout this landmark celebration and the anniversary season.


Your gift supports artistic excellence and world-renowned guest artists in the Cardinal Health Masterworks Season

Celebration Benefits

  • Recognition as Diamond Benefactor in all event materials
  • Up to 20 tickets to anniversary concert & celebration party
  • Private pre-concert VIP reception
  • Premier concert seating
  • Exclusive page in Crescendo program

Season Benefits

  • Top-tier sponsor recognition during the anniversary season
  • Private rehearsal & backstage experience for six guests
  • Invitations to exclusive events
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Your gift supports education programs reaching more than 65,000 students each year.

Celebration Benefits

  • Up to 15 tickets to anniversary concert & celebration party
  • Private pre-concert VIP reception
  • Premier concert seating
  • Prominent logo/name placement on event materials
  • Full-page recognition in Crescendo program

Season Benefits

  • Major sponsor recognition during the anniversary season
  • Private rehearsal & backstage experience for four guests
  • Invitations to exclusive events
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Your gift supports community engagement programs that share the transformative power of classical music across Central Ohio

Celebration Benefits

  • Up to 10 tickets to anniversary concert & celebration party
  • Private pre-concert VIP reception
  • Premium concert seating
  • Logo/name recognition on event materials
  • Half-page recognition in Crescendo program

Season Benefits

  • Leadership-level sponsor recognition during the anniversary season
  • Private rehearsal & backstage experience for two guests
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Your gift supports free tickets to children, veterans, active-duty military, first responders and community partners

Celebration Benefits

  • Up to 6 tickets to anniversary concert & celebration party
  • Premium concert seating section
  • Logo/name recognition on event materials
  • Quarter-page recognition in Crescendo program

Season Benefits

  • Recognition during the anniversary season
Secure your Seat and RSVP here


Your gift supports providing free tuition for aspiring young musicians to The Academy to prepare them for professional careers in classical music

Celebration Benefits

  • 1 ticket to anniversary concert & celebration party
  • Select concert seating
  • Name recognition on event materials

Season Benefits

  • Recognition during the anniversary season
Secure your Seat and RSVP here


Your gift supports creative outreach to inspire and build a strong community through music.

Celebration Benefits

  • 1 ticket to anniversary concert & celebration party

Season Benefits

  • Recognition during the anniversary season
Secure your Seat and RSVP here

Located at
The Westin Great Southern
Grand Ballroom
& Southern Theatre

310 S. High St, Columbus, OH 43215

For more information on supporting the 75th Anniversary Celebration please contact Joshua Shipley at jshipley@columbussymphony.com