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Ravinia Associates

Ravinia Associates aspire to be Chicago's premier group of emerging leaders dedicated to supporting the musical arts. The Associates focus on expanding the size and diversity of audiences for music, emphasizing Ravinia Festival and its REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs and enhancing broad appreciation for classical music.

Responsibilities, Activities and Programs

Ravinia Associates are a group of young professionals in the Chicago area. Their mission is to support the Ravinia Festival by promoting awareness of Ravinia and its musical programs, encouraging audience development, and contributing to Ravinia’s REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs. The group's signature fundraiser, Music Matters, is traditionally a black-tie event with dinner, dancing, auction and raffle. This event provides funding for Ravinia Festival and its unparalleled REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs. Additionally, the Associates participate in the Annual Fund campaign and volunteer at events such as school visits, Rising Stars series, Family Space and instrument petting zoos. At Ravinia's summer concerts, the group hosts Associates Corners, where members gather on the lawn to picnic, develop friendships and listen to the music of the evening. In addition, Associates gather with their families and picnic at kids' concerts.

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Criteria for Membership

• Membership is restricted to individuals who are under the age of 40 when joining.
• Prospective members also should be interested in the mission and objectives of the group and have time to fulfill the responsibilities of membership.
• Financial responsibilities include paying annual membership dues, supporting fundraising efforts and contributing to Ravinia Festival's annual fund.
• Meeting requirements include quarterly Associates meetings and various committee meetings as needed for event planning and group operation.

If you are interested in learning more about the Ravinia Associates, please e-mail associates@ravinia.org to sign up for a membership open house, where you will be given further details about who we are and what we do, as well as a membership application. Open House attendance is required for Associates membership consideration.

Ravinia Associates

President: Stephen Rappin *

Executive Vice-President: Beth Lambert *

Active Members

* Executive Committee
^ Leave of Absence

Sustaining Members