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Let's be Friends

Cambridge Handel Opera Company aims to put Baroque opera back on the Cambridge map, but producing opera well is expensive. By joining the Friends of Cambridge Handel Opera Company, you can help support the company and in return receive benefits such as advance booking or opportunities to be involved with the creative process. We offer a number of levels of membership with a range of benefits. Because we are a charity, UK taxpayers can add 25% to all donations at no cost to themselves simply by completing the Gift Aid declaration.

Page turners

£30-£59per year
  • • Advance bookings for opera performances

Copyists

£60-£149per year
  • • Priority bookings for opera performances
  • • Optional acknowledgements on all programmes and CHOC’s website

Librettists

£150-£499per year
  • • Enhanced priority bookings for opera performances
  • • Invitation to attend dress rehearsals
  • • Optional acknowledgements on all programmes and CHOC’s website

Amanuenses

£500+per year
  • • Highest priority bookings for opera performances
  • • Invitation to attend dress rehearsals
  • • Four tickets to a post-performance party
  • • Optional acknowledgements on all programmes and CHOC’s website

How to become a Friend of CHOC

You can set up a yearly direct debit, or make a payment via credit or debit card by using the CAF form here.
Thank you so much for your generosity.

If you would prefer to send a cheque please download, print and complete the form by clicking the button here and send it along with your cheque to Cambridge Handel Opera Company, 3 Summerfield, Cambridge CB3 9HE. Thank you.


Bounteous Heart - significant donations

In addition to the above, donors who are able to make a more significant donation to our future can discuss bespoke ways in which they would like to become involved in our projects.

If you would like to discuss making a more significant donation, please contact us to discuss opportunities for closer involvement with the company, which could include:

  • Attend rehearsals and meet the performers and production team.
  • Have a hand in designing the programme.
  • Enjoy a private house concert with Julian Perkins and other performers.
  • Choose to whom a staged opera production is dedicated.
  • Ask Julian Perkins to compose an aria in the style of Handel especially for them or a loved one.

Endless Pleasure - legacies

Please consider remembering Cambridge Handel Opera Company in your Will. There is a significant tax benefit in donating funds in this way.

If you would like to make a significant donation or a legacy please email us by clicking the button here to discuss your requirements.

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