SUPPORT
THE NCEM

SUPPORT
THE NCEM

SUPPORT THE NCEM

Become a Patron

Patrons play a vital role in helping the National Centre for Early Music thrive. Your support enables us to present world-class performances, nurture the next generation of artists, and continue delivering high-quality education and outreach across York and beyond.

  • As a Patron, you’ll enjoy a closer relationship with the NCEM, with opportunities to meet artists, attend special events, and see first-hand the impact of your generosity.
  • By joining our family of Patrons, you’re helping to safeguard the future of early music — while enjoying a deeper connection with the music you love.

“Patrons play a vital role in helping the National Centre for Early Music thrive. Your support enables us to present world-class performances, nurture the next generation of artists, and continue delivering high-quality education and outreach across York and beyond.”

NCEM Patron

“Patrons play a vital role in helping the National Centre for Early Music thrive. Your support enables us to present world-class performances, nurture the next generation of artists, and continue delivering high-quality education and outreach across York and beyond.”

NCEM Patron

THERE ARE TWO LEVELS OF SUPPORT

PATRON - SUPPORTER LEVEL £500 pa
Benefits include:

  • Priority booking for all three early music festivals
  • Reserved seating at the NCEM and other selected venues
  • Free membership of the York Early Music Festival Friends organisation, with Friends discounts
  • An invitation to the opening reception at the annual York Early Music Festival
  • Recognition on the NCEM website and in the Festival programmeswide range of musical genres

PATRON - CHAMPION LEVEL £1000 pa
Benefits include:

All the benefits offered to NCEM Supporters plus:

  • Invitations to an exclusive series of musical suppers at the NCEM hosted by Director Delma Tomlin, offering opportunities to hear and meet emerging young artists and established performers
  • Opportunities to attend selected open rehearsals and to meet musicians from across a wide range of musical genres

See our current acknowledged NCEM Patrons

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