SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES 

WITH THE GUERNSEY CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY

 

Guernsey Choral and Orchestral Society has the highest reputation within the musical life of Guernsey for artistic and technical excellence. 

GCOS singers are amateur in the true sense of that word. They are accomplished individuals who join together in their love of music. Many of the orchestral members are professional musicians who nevertheless accompany the Choir as amateurs (typically these will be music teachers). However, the Conductor, Orchestral Trainer and certain players are professional orchestral or soloist musicians who command a fee. 

In order to perform public concerts in Guernsey with a wide-ranging repertoire it is often appropriate to bring to the Island guest musicians and professional soloists.

It is a financial fact of life that there is a limit to the amount that the general public are prepared to pay and even a sell-out concert at St James will only raise an amount which is approximately equal to the basic cost of staging the concert. Support is needed by GCOS to underwrite unsold tickets and/or the cost of inviting professional soloists etc to Guernsey.

The GCOS programme consists three principal concerts; one immediately prior to Christmas, another in May and a further concert in June.  In addition the Society undertakes visits to France every other year, usually performing again the May concert.  

The Chief Executive of a large Guernsey company recently said, “Successful companies have a moral duty to be good and responsible corporate citizens, enhancing the quality of life of the whole community and not just focusing on making money.” Supporting GCOS is such an opportunity. 

Sponsorship of the Guernsey Choral and Orchestral Society may be provided in a number of ways. Obviously a cash contribution or underwriting a particular concert or series of concerts is straightforward. However, in addition or alternatively potential sponsors may consider meeting the cost of concert programmes, media advertising and/or general advertising such as tourist board poster sites. In addition sponsors may consider assisting with local radio, TV and Press editorial pre-publicity. 

Sponsorship of the Guernsey Choral and Orchestral Society may bring rewards in a number of ways.  We highlight the following:-

 

Ø       By association, your business will share with GCOS a reputation for high standards and for excellence.

Ø       It is a sad fact that appreciation of ‘classical’ music is seen as elitist. Nevertheless, for certain businesses, an impression of being special, extra-ordinary and elite may be a perception that is welcome.

Ø       You will raise or sustain your profile in the local community.

Ø       You will be seen as returning a proportion of your profits into the community.

Ø       Programmes and advertising may be in your house style and colours.

Ø       The concerts are a corporate hospitality opportunity and GCOS will make available a number of free tickets to sponsors by negotiation.

Ø       Just prior to concerts an advertising banner can be attached to the railings of St James.  This must be one of the best advertising sites in Guernsey.

Ø       You and your guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists, particularly visiting professional soloists.

Ø       Guernsey Choral and Orchestral Society will co-operate with your Public Relations Department or Agency regarding radio, TV and Press coverage in editorial pre-publicity and after the event.

Ø       You have the opportunity to display posters in your house style and colours and indeed your own logo etc at St James and in the Dorey Centre.

Ø       You have the opportunity to provide the Choir with folders etc, in your corporate colours.

Ø       Link to your business website from our site http://www.guernsey-choral.org/

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities please contact Barbara Minta, Chairman, by using the Contact Us facility on this website.