2026 Kneisel Hall Underwriting Opportunities
Since its founding in 1902, Kneisel Hall has been a summer haven for thousands of artists who are deeply passionate about chamber music. Immersing in timeless chamber music repertoire and performing this great music for equally passionate audiences has been the unwavering mission of Kneisel Hall for over 120 years.
Please join us in celebrating this incredible tradition with your gift of underwriting.
FESTIVAL CONCERTS
$2,000 to sponsor one concert
- Weekly Concerts on Fridays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 4:00pm
- Weekly Public Dress Rehearsals: Fridays at 9:30am-12:30pm
MASTERCLASSES
$600 to sponsor one class
$3,600 to sponsor the series
All classes are 7:30-9:30pm
- Wednesday, July 8 – Laurie Smukler, violin
- Monday, July 13 – Natasha Brofsky, cello
- Wednesday, July 15 – Augusta Reed Thomas, composer
- Wednesday, August 3– Zvi Plesser, cello
- Monday, August 5– William Coleman, viola
- Wednesday, August 10– Robert McDonald, piano
YOUNG ARTIST CONCERTS
$1,000 to sponsor one concert
Session I
- Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 pm
- Monday, July 20 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 21 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Session II
- Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30 pm
- Thursday, August 13 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
- Saturday, August 15 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
YOUNG ARTIST OUTREACH
$600 to sponsor one concert
- Parker Ridge Retirement Community: Tuesdays at 4:30 pm- July 7, 14, 28, August 4, 11 (five in total)
- Educational Concerts at the Blue Hill Public Library: Fridays at 2:00 pm: July 3, 10, 24, 31, August 7 (five in total)
IT’S KNEISEL HALL! FREE STUDENT TICKETS
Kneisel Hall offers free tickets to anyone age 18 and under, making concerts accessible to the next generation of music lovers. Support this important program with a donation of $300 or more.
YOUNG ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Kneisel Hall’s Young Artist Program is tuition-free thanks to scholarships underwritten by generous donors. This ensures that every gifted young artist accepted to Kneisel Hall has no financial barrier to participate. To date, not all Young Artist Scholarships are fully endowed. Help us reach the goal to fully support every young artist position!
- $15,000 full-summer
- $7,500 half-summer
- Or any amount toward the scholarship fund