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Welcome to the 34th Season of Close Encounters With Music!

Experience the Magic of Music
Join us as we celebrate our 34th season of presenting world-class chamber music, enriched with lively commentary and a dynamic mix of genres, styles, and composers. CEWM remains a cultural cornerstone in the Berkshires—and we invite you to be part of this unforgettable season.

Why Partner with CEWM?

• Engage a Prestigious Audience: Connect with highly engaged, culturally sophisticated patrons who seek out excellence in the arts—and in the businesses they support.
• Maximize Your Reach: With prominent visibility in our elegant, glossy programs and year-round exposure on our website, your brand will be front and center with loyal and influential concertgoers.
• Strengthen Brand Credibility: Aligning your business with CEWM signals a commitment to quality, creativity, and community involvement.
• Year-Round Marketing Value: Your ad will be seen across seven concerts, from fall through summer, ensuring ongoing impressions and increased brand recognition.

Advertising Opportunities

• Business Partner – $175
  Recognition as a Valued Underwriter in printed programs and on our website.
• Silver Business Sponsor – $350
  All Business Partner benefits, plus a 3.0″ x 2.0″ black-and-white logo prominently displayed.
• Gold Business Sponsor – $650
  All Silver benefits, plus a 3.0″ x 4.75″ black-and-white 1/4-page ad of your choice.
• Platinum Business Sponsor – $1,250
  All Gold benefits, plus a 6.375″ x 9.5″ black-and-white full-page ad.
• Premier Color Sponsor – $2,500
  All Platinum benefits, plus a 6.375″ x 9.5″ full-color full-page ad in a premium placement.

Advertise in Our Programs

Your advertisement will be featured in all seven concert programs, providing consistent, high-impact exposure throughout our season.

Program Distribution Dates

• November 2, 2025 – “Golem” film with score by composer Betty Olivero. Avalon Quartet, plus clarinetist Saerom Kim and conductor
• December 7, 2025 – Vivace Chamber Orchestra returns
• February 15, 2026 – “Endings” – Trios by Shostakovich and Schubert with Gila Goldstein and Xiao Dong Wang (Saint James Place)
• March 15, 2026 – Amadeus – Music by Mozart (piano quartet) and his son Xaver Mozart with Anna Polonsky, Ara Gregorian, Hye-Jin Kim
• April 19, 2026 – “On the Wings of Song” – Dichterliebe song cycle and Mendelssohn trio with Adam Golka and John Moore (plus violinist tba)
• May 17, 2026 – Baroque Orchestra – Four Seasons – Vivaldi and Piazzolla Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
• June 14, 2026 – Magyar!—Bartok, Enescu and Brahms piano quartet with Giora Schmidt, Max Levinson (plus viola tba)

Website Presence

All advertisers will also be featured on our website, which attracts thousands of concertgoers and virtual subscribers each season. Each listing includes a hyperlink to your company’s website, making it easy for new customers to find you.

Let’s Make Music Together!

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to promote your business while supporting the arts. Confirm your support level by July 18, 2025 to be part of our 34th season.

• Contact Caitlin at caitlin@cewm.org or 800-843-0778
• Or Click here to submit your advertising payment

Join a community of advertisers who recognize the value of music, the power of connection, and the rewards of visibility with CEWM!