Ford Honors Program
Join the University Musical Society in honoring flutist
Sir James Galway at the 13th Annual Ford Honors Program
Saturday, May 10, 2008
The evening begins with a performance by Sir James Galway and the presentation of the 2008 UMS Distinguished Artist Award.
Following the tribute, James Galway will be the guest of honor at a gala reception and dinner at the Michigan League, just steps away from Hill Auditorium.
Gala packages include a ticket to the performance, and are described below.
All proceeds from the gala benefit UMS education programs.
Please join us for an evening of extraordinary music and wonderful food!
The Ford Honors Program is made possible by the
Ford Motor Company Fund.
To make reservations by phone or for more information contact
Lisa Rozek at 734-764-8489 or lrozek@umich.edu
Download the Ford Honors Program Gala invitation (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Gala Evening Packages
A significant portion of each ticket is a tax-deductible gift to the
UMS Education & Audience Development Program
Leadership Donor
$10,000 per table ($7,650 tax-deductible donation)Benefits include:
- Eight premium Main Floor Gold Circle tickets to tribute and performance
- Admission for eight to gala reception
- Preferred seating at gala dinner
- Valet parking
- Program memento
- Donor recognition throughout evening
Leadership Host
$5,000 per host ($4,060 tax-deductible donation)Benefits include:
- Four premium Main Floor Gold Circle tickets to tribute and performance
- Admission for four to gala reception
- Preferred seating at gala dinner
- Valet parking
- Program memento
- Donor recognition throughout evening
Bravo Supporter
$1,000 per person ($765 tax-deductible donation)Benefits include:
- One premium Main Floor Gold Circle ticket to tribute and performance
- Admission to gala reception
- Preferred seating at gala dinner
- Valet parking
- Program memento
Encore Supporter
$500 per person ($265 tax-deductible donation)Benefits include:
- One Main Floor Gold Circle ticket to tribute and performance
- Admission to gala reception
- Choice seating at gala dinner
- Valet parking
- Program memento
Kudos Supporter
$300 per person ($90 tax-deductible donation)Benefits include:
- One Mezzanine Section A ticket to tribute and performance
- Admission to gala reception
- Gala dinner
- Valet parking
- Program memento
Past UMS Distinguished Artist Award Recipients
| 2007 | Mstislav Rostropovich |
| 2006 | Dave Brubeck |
| 2005 | Guarneri String Quartet |
| 2004 | Sweet Honey in the Rock |
| 2003 | Christopher Parkening, guitar |
| 2002 | Marilyn Horne, mezzo-soprano |
| 2001 | Marcel Marceau, mime |
| 2000 | Isaac Stern, violin |
| 1999 | Canadian Brass |
| 1998 | Garrick Ohlsson, piano |
| 1997 | Jessye Norman, soprano |
| 1996 | Van Cliburn, piano |