Spring 2026 Fundraiser
Your support has made the past seven years of La Grande Bande possible. Now, we’re asking for your continued and increased support as we prepare for our 26/27 Season.
As we prepare for the upcoming season, we are asking for your support to secure a $13,000 match by May 31. We have a great selection of music to share with you and we look forward to a great 26/27 Season ahead.
Spring 2026 Fundraising Progress
As of 8 June 2026
Your contribution empowers La Grande Bande to provide the world-class musical performances and educational programs you love. We can’t do any of this without your support. Help us ensure our community can experience another world-class season in 2026/2027.
When you make a contribution or increase your current Sustainer level during our Spring 2026 fundraiser, you’ll be eligible to receive the benefits listed below.
As a special thank you for those who make a contribution during the Spring fundraiser (April 8 – May 31), we are pleased to offer a variety of thank you gifts.
Audio Downloads
As a thank you for the support you’ve already shown La Grande Bande over the last seven years, we’d love to offer you several never-before-heard live audio recordings from our past performances. We hope you enjoy!
Ludwig van Beethoven, “I. Allegro con brio” from Symphony No. 8 in F | 8 November 2025, Westminster Hall, Minneapolis
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Sinfonia” from Le Nozze di Figaro | 8 November 2025, Westminster Hall, Minneapolis
Ludwig van Beethoven, “III. Tempo di Menuetto” from Symphony No. 8 in F | 8 November 2025, Westminster Hall, Minneapolis
Marc-Antoine Charpentier: “Salve, puerule” from In Nativitatem Domini (1684) | 4 December 2025, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New Ulm
Sung text translation: Download the Latin and English texts
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, “II. Andate” from Concerto for two harpsichords in F | 25 September 2025, First Lutheran Church, Winthrop
**My apologies for the coughing in this recording, I was unable to edit it out
Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Salve Regina des Jesuïtes | 27 February 2026, Church of St Mary-Lowertown, St Paul
Sung text translation: Download the Latin and English texts
Spring 2026 Fundraiser Benefits
When you make a contribution during our Spring Fundraiser, or increase your Sustainer level, we would like to extend to you the following benefits.
Make your donation by mail
If you would prefer to make your donation by mail, please send it to the following address: La Grande Bande, PO Box 243, Gaylord, MN 55334.
Friend Level ($10-100 or $5/month)
- Your name printed in each concert’s program
Supporter Level ($101-200 or $10/month)
- Your name printed in each concert’s program
- 10% off two 26/27 Season ticket packages
- A choice of one Thank You Gift from Group A when you make new gift or increase from Friend Sustainer Level
Advocate Level ($201-300 or $20/month)
- Your name printed in each concert’s program
- 20% off two 26/27 Season ticket packages
- A choice of two Thank You Gifts from Group A when you make new gift or increase from Supporter Sustainer Level
Donor Level ($301-400)
- Your name printed in each concert’s program
- 30% off two 26/27 Season ticket packages
- an invitation to attend all rehearsals
- A choice of one Thank You Gift from Group A & B when you make new gift
Artist Level ($401-550 or $40/month)
- Your name printed in each concert’s program
- 40% off four 26/27 Season ticket packages
- An invitation to attend all rehearsals
- An artist-signed poster and concert program from three concerts of your choosing
- A choice of three Thank You Gifts from Group A & B when you make new gift or increase from Advocate Sustainer Level
Director Level ($551-1,500)
- Your name printed in each concert’s program
- 50% off four 26/27 Season ticket packages
- An invitation to attend all rehearsals
- An artist-signed poster and concert program from four concerts of your choosing
- A private contributor’s dinner with the Music & Artistic Director at the end of the season
- All four Thank You Gifts from Groups A & B when you make new gift
Director Level Bronze ($1,500+)
- Your name printed in each concert’s program
- 50% off four 26/27 Season tickets
- An invitation to attend all rehearsals
- An artist-signed poster and concert program from four concerts of your choosing
- A private contributor’s dinner with the Music & Artistic Director at the end of the season
- All four Thank You Gifts from Groups A & B + Group C (limit 1) when you make new gift
- Please alert us of your size for your Gift from Group C (the sweaters run slightly large)
Spring 2026 Thank You Gifts
Thank You Gifts which you may receive when make a contribution or increase your current sustainer level during our Spring 2026 Fundraiser.
Group A
Group B
Group C
After you make your contribution or increase your current Sustainer level, you’ll receive an email within 48 hours that includes further details about receiving your Thank You Gifts.
We hope that you consider making a donation during our Spring 2026 fundraiser to help us continue the work we do for you and the community we all love.