To those of heart and vision who understand the power that the arts play in bridging worlds, comforting and healing the human spirit, elevating humanity, and in inspiring talents to seek excellence, we invite you to join us in making dreams come true. Won't you help to ensure that no God-given talent remains silent?

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Summer Institute "Encounters with the Masters," an advanced training program for young opera singers on the threshold of an international career. Total expenses: $2500 (tuition, $1000; room and board, approx. $1250; registration, library fee, video, and miscellaneous, $250).

Donor of two full scholarships ($5000).
Donor will receive six complimentary tickets to festival programs of choice, one full page in festival program, recording of festival programs, invitation to founders' dinner with legendary artists/faculty of the Summer Institute, two nights' stay (for two) at any of the exclusive Catskill resorts of Round Top, New York, and two tee-shirts with arts logo.

Donor of one full scholarship ($2500).
Donor will receive four complimentary tickets to festival programs of choice, one full page in festival program, two nights' stay (for one person) at the Winter Clove Resort near the Altamura Center, one recording of festival program, and invitation to reception following program.

Donor of a partial scholarship ($1000).
Donor will receive two complimentary tickets to festival program of choice, one-half page in festival program, one recording of festival program, and invitation to reception following program.

Altamura/Enrico Caruso International Voice Competition

Our competition supports young performing artists on the threshold of an operatic career. The competition broke new ground by abolishing age limits, and has supported over 130 winners and participants currently performing in the world's major opera houses.

Founders' Vision Partnership ($10,000).
Donor's name will be etched in gold on plaque that will be on permanent display in Altamura Music Hall. Donor will receive complimentary tickets to competition finals concert, recording of finals concert, preferred seating, front-page acknowledgment on competition program, two weekends (for two, all expenses paid) at a Round Top, New York resort during the Altamura Summer Music Festival, tickets to all Summer Music Festival programs, admission to all master classes of the Summer Institute "Encounters with the Masters," recordings of festival programs, and dinner with founders and legendary opera masters.

Archangel ($5000-9999).
Donor will receive recognition on supporting pillars of Altamura Music Hall, complimentary tickets to competition finals concert, recording of finals concert, preferred seating, one-half page acknowledgment in competition program, tickets to all Altamura Summer Music Festival performances, recordings of festival programs, one weekend for two at a Round Top resort, and admission to all master classes of the Summer Institute "Encounters with the Masters."

Angel ($2500-4999).
Donor will receive complimentary tickets to competition finals concert, recording of finals concert, one-fourth page acknowledgment in competition program, preferred seating, complimentary tickets to the Altamura Summer Music Festival, and recordings of festival programs.

Benefactor ($1000-2499).
Donor will receive complimentary tickets to competition finals concert, recording of concert, preferred seating, program acknowledgment, and complimentary tickets to one Altamura Summer Music Festival concert.

Patron ($500-999).
Donor will receive complimentary tickets to finals concert, a recording of the concert, preferred seating, and program acknowledgment.

Friend ($250-499).
Donor will receive complimentary tickets to competition finals concert and program acknowledgment.

Contributor (to $249).
Donor will receive a CD of competition finals and program acknowledgment.

Thank you. May your spirit be lifted on wings of song!

Please make your tax-deductible check payable to:

Inter-Cities Performing Arts, Inc.

4000 Bergenline Avenue

Union City, NJ 07087

Inter-Cities Performing Arts, Inc. is a non-profit performing arts organization with tax-exempt status that is registered in both New York: #222372, and New Jersey: #222-879-137/000.