The Investment Gap: Securing Excellence at World Class Cost
The World Class experience we deliver, built on the pillars of Safety and Education, costs significantly more than tuition covers. Your gift does not supplement our program; it sustains our competitive edge and ensures every member receives world-class instruction, housing, and food, regardless of their financial capacity.
2026 Spirit of Atlanta Financial Outlook
Total Budget
$1.88 Million
True Operating Cost (Per Member):
$11,750
Member Tuition Contribution:
$6,500
Amount subsidized
(Per Member):
$5,250
To ensure every performer receives the transformative 50th Anniversary season they deserve, we must collectively close this gap of $840,000 annually. Your partnership makes World Class excellence possible.
Transform Lives Through the Performing Arts
Spirit of Atlanta harnesses the power of the arts to shape lives and strengthen communities, offering young people world-class music and performance training from top educators.
Sustenance
Daily Meal Expenses - Four full meals for over 200 people: $1,500 a day.
Journey
Annual Travel Distance:
Over 7,000 Miles in five and a half weeks.
Support
Over 80 Educators and 100 Volunteers Serve Spirit of Atlanta Each Season.
Commitment
Over 600 hours of rehearsal and performance time per season.
Three Ways To Give
As Spirit of Atlanta charges into its 50th Anniversary season, our continued World Class excellence is powered by the dedication of our entire community—from individuals and alumni to corporate partners and foundations. Your support comes in the form of time, talent, and financial treasure, all of which directly ensure the future of World Class performing arts education. Choose the path that best suits your commitment to securing our legacy for the next 50 years.
Sponsorships &
One-Time Donations
Immediate, measurable investment in critical operational needs, such as instruments and transportation.
Recurring Donations
(The Delta Club)
Sustainable, predictable funding that reduces reliance on urgent appeals and secures year-round stability.
Become a Volunteer
The indispensable contribution of time and talent, directly supporting member welfare and saving the corps substantial operational costs.
Choose Your Impact Level
One Time Gifts and Sponsorships
Every gift you make is immediately converted into real-world impact on our young performers. Instead of simply closing a financial gap, you are funding the logistical demands that allow our members to focus entirely on their education, safety, and performance excellence.
Title | Amount | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Friends of Spirit | $500 | As a Friend of Spirit, your name will be celebrated as part of the network making music education possible. Name listing on sponsorship webpage and digital event program. |
Supporting Sponsor | $1,000 | As a Supporting Sponsor, you’ll gain recognition across digital and in-person touchpoints. |
Community Champion | $2,500 | As a Community Champion, your brand is woven into the story of Spirit’s mission to inspire through music. This includes Featured logo placement on sponsorship webpage and digital event program. |
Gold Sponsor | $5,000 | As a Gold Champion, your brand is seen as a champion of music, culture, and community impact, including prominent logo placement across all Spirit of Atlanta marketing channels (website, email campaigns, digital event programs). |
Platinum Sponsor | $10,000 | Billing as Platinum Sponsor for Concert for the Community on all event materials and website, plus logo placement/recognition on event banners Drums Across America |
Presenting Sponsor | $20,000 | Billing as Presenting Sponsor on all Concert for the Community on all event materials and website and logo placement/recognition at Concert for the Community, and Drums Across America events. |
Title Sponsor | $35,000 | Named Primary Sponsor for all Spirit of Atlanta 2026 events including presenting sponsor for Concert for the Community on all event materials and website and premiere logo placement on event banners at Drums Across America Show, AND an exclusive opportunity to have one person conduct Spirit of Atlanta playing Georgia during the 2026 season. |
The Next Step Starts With You
Spirit of Atlanta is ready to rise into the top tier of DCI — but it will take every ounce of community support to get there. Your gift today powers the training, the travel, the equipment, and the staff that keep us in the fight for a championship spot.
Don’t just watch our story — be part of it.