Instrumental!
6:30pm
PERFORMANCE BY
Joshua Bell and
Academy of St Martin
in the Fields
8:30pm
Dinner in
The Soraya Courtyard
HONORING PILLARS OF THE SORAYA’S HISTORY
Honoring
Dr. Jolene Koester
Dr. Jolene Koester, former CSUN President, CSU Chancellor, and the individual foremost responsible for The Soraya’s existence. Dr. Koester has served the CSU for nearly five decades and is among the most important leaders in the history of California higher education.
Honoring
Joshua Bell
Violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of our era, and has performed with every major orchestra on six continents in his 30-plus career. His appearance at the April 4 Gala will be Bell’s 9th appearance on The Soraya’s stage, making him one of the most tenured and beloved performers at The Soraya.
GALA CHAIRS MILT AND DEBBIE VALERA
Gala Chairs Milt and Debbie Valera are passionate supporters of CSUN and education. They are members of the President’s Associates and the Heritage Society and major supporters of the journalism program, the library, The Soraya, athletics and numerous other campus programs. They are also sponsors of several University scholarships and endowments, including their endowment supporting K-12 Arts Education at The Soraya. In 2022, Milt and Debbie Valera made a transformative gift to CSUN and The Soraya naming University Hall (now Valera Hall) and The Milt and Debbie Valera Lobby at The Soraya. Milt and Debbie now honor their long-time friend Jolene Koester and Soraya regular Joshua Bell through The Soraya’s 2024 Gala.
Honor Dr. Jolene Koester and Joshua Bell following the performance at a presentation and dinner.
Dinner table prices to be announced
Tickets for the Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Please inquire for more information to purchase a table.
Cameron O’Hanlon | cameron.ohanlon@csun.edu | (818) 677 – 8819
Sponsorship Opportunities
Limited Availability. Act Now
- Sponsor the performance of Joshua Bell and Academy St Martin of the Fields
- Sponsor 200 Student Concert Tickets
- Sponsor Program Book
- Sponsor VIP Tables
Ten (10) Premium Tickets to the Academy of St Martin in the Fields performance with Joshua Bell
One (1) Lead Sponsor Table (10 seats) at the Gala Dinner following the performance joined by Joshua Bell for dinner
Recognition in all Gala materials and from stage during the Performance and during the Dinner as the Sponsor of the performance of Joshua Bell and Academy St Martin in the Fields
Ten (10) Premium Tickets to the Academy of St Martin in the Fields performance with Joshua Bell
One (1) Premium Table (10 seats) at the Gala Dinner following the performance joined by Joshua Bell for dinner
Take a photo with students at intermission
Recognition in all Gala materials and from stage during the Performance and during the Dinner as the Sponsor of Student Concert Tickets
2-page Advertisement or tribute on inside front cover of program book
Option to purchase Gala table at Various Levels
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Director’s table underwriter
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President’s table underwriter
Please inquire for more information about sponsorship levels and opportunities, including options to support students and educators joining the festivities.
Cameron O’Hanlon | cameron.ohanlon@csun.edu | (818) 677 – 8819
The Dr. Jolene Koester K-12 Arts Education Endowment Fund
For the last decade The Soraya’s international artists and multi-disciplinary programs have been provided free to the tens-of-thousands underserved students in the San Fernando Valley, guided by these core principles: the performing arts are an essential part of the core curriculum for students of all ages; a critical piece in the development of compassionate and informed citizens; and a powerful tool in building bridges between the communities and cultures of our vibrant and diverse region. The time has come for Arts Education to be made sustainable through a major endowment. Through $2-3 million in support to The Soraya, the new Dr. Jolene Koester Arts Education Endowment Fund will support The Soraya’s K-12 Arts Education programs in perpetuity, securing the future of Arts Education at The Soraya.
To make a major gift in support of the new Dr. Jolene Koester Arts Education Endowment please contact Cameron O’Hanlon at cameron.ohanlon@csun.edu.
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