~ Friends ~

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their "in-kind" support:

Andrew Losch Production Services	*Recording and Digital Editing on "Sonoran Holiday"* CD**
Mark Mackin	*Graphics Design & Layout on "Sonoran Holiday"* CD**
Carl Foster	*Recording and Digital Editing on "Simply Sonoran"* CD**
Karen Kaneko Baker	Loan of Chimes
Sharon Sparlin	Loan of Handbells and equipment
Sharon Sparlin	Loan of rehearsal and equipment storage space
Leisl Jaberg	Web site design and maintenance

Currently performing on five octaves of Malmark Handbells, five octaves of Malmark Choirchimes, three octaves of Whitechapel handbells, and three octaves of Petit-Fritsen Handbells, Sonoran Bells is at a critical growth juncture. The group performs 2-3 public and 10-15 private concerts each year throughout southern Arizona. We released our first CD, "Sonoran Holiday" in 2002 and our second CD "Simply Sonoran" was released October 1, 2005.

Transportation costs, recording fees, licensing fees, sheet music and instruments are depleting the revenues received from dues, performance fees and donations.

We have a vision: to advance the art form of handbells by setting the highest standards of musical performance, making our resources as accessible as possible in the communities we serve, and nurturing the growth of artists in this emerging medium.

Please help us realize our vision by becoming a "Friend of Sonoran Bells". Donations are tax deductible.* Designated levels of sponsorship include:

Level	Contribution	Recognition
Saguaro	$500 and up	Name printed on concert programs 2 tickets to all public concerts Preferred VIP concert seating Complimentary copy of "Sonoran Holiday" CD
Ocotillo	$250-$500	Name printed on concert programs 2 tickets to all public concerts Preferred VIP concert seating
Mesquite	$100-$250	Name printed on concert programs 2 tickets to a concert of your choice Preferred VIP concert seating
Cholla	$50-$100	Name printed on concert programs 2 tickets to a concert of your choice
Agave	$50 and under	Name printed on concert programs

Your gift will enable us to continue our work in southern Arizona: Transportation costs average $50 per performance. A $500 donation would provide sheet music for one year. Your gift of $3,000 would cover production costs for one CD, or a utility trailer for transporting bells and equipment. A $10,000 grant would purchase a three-octave set of Whitechapel Handbells, enriching the palette of timbres in our music. If you are interested in purchasing a particular bell to enlarge our set, pleasecontact us for a list of needs and prices. Thank you for your consideration of the Sonoran Bells as a beneficiary of your financial support.

Mail your donations to . . .

Sonoran Bells
c/o Khris Dodge
9151 E Showcase Lane
Tucson, AZ 85749

*Sonoran Bells is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax ID number is 86-1008350.