2026 Winter Gala: Notes of Winter
2026-02-07 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Palais Royale, 105 W Colfax St, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Step out of the cold and into the warmth and brilliance of Fischoff’s signature Winter Gala: Notes of Winter. Experience an unforgettable evening of music, community, and legacy, featuring an exceptional performance by Michigan State University’s Halite Quartet, 2025 Fischoff Competition Bronze Medalist in the Senior Wind Division. We invite you to join us in celebrating the magic of chamber music and Fischoff’s impact on musicians past, present, and future.
Gala proceeds will fund the 53rd Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the largest and longest-running chamber music competition in the nation, and innovative music education programs for children throughout the region.

EVENT DETAILS
Black tie encouraged
Complimentary valet service
Menu & decorations by the Beiger Mansion

PROGRAM
6:00 PM – Cocktails
7:00 PM – Dinner
catered by Navarre Hospitality Group
8:30 PM – Performance by Halite Quartet, 2025 Fischoff Competition Senior Wind Division Bronze Medalist
9:00 PM – Fund-A-Need and Live Auction

AUCTION ITEMS
Sculpture by Tuck Langland
Painting by Harold Zisla
Dinner for 8 at Cascade
Grand Soiree with a Fischoff ensemble

HALITE QUARTET

Parker Fritz, soprano saxophone; Jacob Nance, alto saxophone; Ethan Roberts, tenor saxophone; Alex Lee, baritone saxophone

Formed in 2024 at Michigan State University, the Halite Quartet is dedicated to performing music of a wide variety of styles at the highest possible level, ranging from standards of the saxophone quartet repertoire to new music by emerging and established composers. Members of Halite have received recognition in numerous national chamber music competitions, including the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, Music Teachers National Association Chamber Music Competition, and Coltman Chamber Music Competition. All members are graduate students in saxophone performance, studying with Professor Joseph Lulloff.

TICKETS
Platinum Sponsor: $25,000.00
• Front row dinner table seating (2 tables of 10)
• Prominent corporate logo displayed at Gala
• Corporate name/logo listed in printed dinner program
• Corporate name/logo featured on Fischoff website homepage
• Corporate name/logo on Fischoff’s 2026 Music Education materials
• Full-page premium placement ad in 2026 Fischoff Competition program book (local/national distribution)
Gold Sponsor: $10,000.00
• Front row dinner table seating for 10
• Prominent corporate logo displayed at Gala
• Corporate name/logo listed in printed dinner program
• Corporate name/logo featured on Fischoff website homepage
• Corporate name/logo on Fischoff’s 2026 Music Education materials
• Full-page premium placement ad in 2026 Fischoff Competition program book (local/national distribution)
Silver Sponsor: $5,000.00
• Dinner table seating for 8
• Prominent corporate logo displayed at Gala
• Corporate name/logo listed in printed dinner program
• Corporate name/logo featured on Fischoff website homepage
• Corporate logo on Fischoff’s 2026 Music Education materials
• Half-page ad in 2026 Fischoff Competition program book (local/national distribution)
Bronze Sponsor: $3,500.00
• Dinner table seating for 6
• Prominent corporate logo displayed at Gala
• Corporate name/logo listed in printed dinner program
• Corporate name/logo featured on Fischoff website
• Corporate logo on Fischoff’s 2026 Music Education materials
• Quarter-page ad in 2026 Fischoff Competition program book (local/national distribution)
Patron Ticket: $400.00
• Name listed in printed dinner program
Individual Ticket: $300.00

The fair market value of one (1) Gala ticket is $150.00.

GALA COMMITTEE
Chairs: Gail English & Nels Leininger
Rhonda Culbertson, Kyle Everett, Harriet Hamer, Mary Harder, Anne McGraw, Dennis Slade
Fischoff Staff: Josh Aerie, Genevieve Carreno, Megan Simmons

SPONSORS
Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze
