History Worth Preserving.
Friend of the Bandshell
$20-$499
Every contribution makes a difference! Join your neighbors as a Friend of the Bandshell and help preserve this cherished community landmark for future generations.
Includes:
• Recognition on Elkhorn Bandshell website and in an upcoming Elkhorn Recreation guide
Your sponsorship is more than a gift—it’s an investment in Elkhorn’s cultural heritage and in future generations of music lovers.
Be part of the next century of song, celebration, and community connection. Let’s keep the music playing—together. Each sponsorship level connects directly to a symbolic or historic feature of the Bandshell—honoring both your generosity and the spirit of this community treasure.
Preservation with Purpose: Tax-deductible contributions can be made toward the restoration of the structure either directly to the City of Elkhorn or through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.
Cadence Contributor
$500-$999
Cadence Contributors play an essential role in the preservation and restoration of the Elkhorn Bandshell. Your gift supports ongoing structural care, historic materials, and long-term maintenance—protecting a community landmark that has stood at the heart of Elkhorn since 1926.
Includes:
• Recognition on Elkhorn Bandshell website and in an upcoming Elkhorn Recreation guide • Name listed on recognition banner at bandshell site during the fundraising and restoration phases of the project
Sustaining Chord
$1,000-$2,499
A sustaining chord gives music its strength and continuity. Your support provides the ongoing care required to restore and safeguard Elkhorn Bandshell’s architectural details and structural integrity. Through your gift, this historic landmark remains resilient, authentic, and enduring.
Includes:
• Recognition on Elkhorn Bandshell website and in an upcoming Elkhorn Recreation guide • Larger name listed on recognition banner at bandshell site during the fundraising and restoration phases of the project
Melody Maker
$2,500-$4,999
Melody Makers help support the preservation and restoration of the Elkhorn Bandshell. Your contribution plays an important role in maintaining this historic structure and ensuring it remains a vibrant part of Elkhorn’s legacy.
Includes:
• Recognition on Elkhorn Bandshell website and in an upcoming Elkhorn Recreation guide • Larger name listed on recognition banner at bandshell site during the fundraising and restoration phases of the project
• Name listed as a Melody Maker level at the Bandshell’s Permanent Donor Recognition Area
Echo of Tradition
$5,000-$9,999
Each handcrafted wooden slat inside the Band Shell enhances its signature sound. As an Echo of Tradition sponsor, your contribution preserves the craftsmanship and acoustic beauty that make the Bandshell truly one of a kind.
Includes:
• Recognition on Elkhorn Bandshell website and in an upcoming Elkhorn Recreation guide • Name listed on recognition banner at bandshell site during the fundraising and restoration phases of the project
• Name listed in the Echo of Tradition level at the Band Shell’s Permanent Donor Recognition Area
Beacon of Harmony
$10,000-$24,999
Help light up the stage—literally and figuratively. As a Beacon of Harmony sponsor, you’ll illuminate the Bandshell for future performances, shining a light on the unity and joy music brings to our community.
Includes:
• Recognition on Elkhorn Bandshell website and in an upcoming Elkhorn Recreation guide • Name listed on recognition banner at bandshell site during the fundraising and restoration phases of the project
• Name (or full Company Logo) listed in the Beacon of Harmony level at the Band Shell’s Permanent Donor Recognition Area • Concert series sponsorship through 2030
Anthem in Flight
$25,000-$49,999
The Bandshell’s flags represent unity, celebration, and pride. As a Harmony in Flight sponsor, your support helps our community spirit soar as high as the two banners that wave above the stage.
Includes:
• Recognition on Elkhorn Bandshell website and in an upcoming Elkhorn Recreation guide • Name listed on recognition banner at bandshell site during the fundraising and restoration phases of the project
• Name (or full Company Logo) listed in the Anthem in Flight level at the Band Shell’s Permanent Donor Recognition Area • Concert series sponsorship through 2030 • Participation in restoration celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony
Pillar of the Community Legacy Donor
$50,000+
Stand tall as a Pillar of the Community by supporting one of the Bandshell’s iconic columns—enduring symbols of strength and stability since 1926. Your gift helps preserve the very foundation of Elkhorn’s musical legacy.
Includes:
• Recognition on Elkhorn Bandshell website and in an upcoming Elkhorn Recreation guide • Name listed on recognition banner at bandshell site during the fundraising and restoration phases of the project
• Name (or full Company Logo) listed at the top in the Pillar of the Community level at the Band Shell’s Permanent Donor Recognition Area • Concert series sponsorship through 2035 • Participation in restoration celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony • Other recognition can be discussed for donor’s preference
