Northern California Benefit 2025

Join us to explore the California Spirit through the ages. Gather and give to support the Cal Band’s vital needs, including new instruments for every member. 
The Cal Band is the Pride of California. Funds raised will support core needs of the student-run organization, such as providing a complete instrument upgrade and replacing all failing inventory. Your generosity enhances the Cal Band’s long history of excellence.

When: Saturday October 11th, 2025 4:30-7:00pm PDT

Where:
Pauley Ballroom, Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union
2495 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720

Unable to attend…
Donate $150 or more by September 29th, 2025 via reply card or website and receive a NorCal 2025 commemorative pin. Following your donation, the commemorative pin will be mailed to your address within eight weeks.

Attire: Cocktail Attire

Cost of attendance:
  • Band Legacy Archivist (New Alumni (’15 – ’25) and Current CB Parents): $150 per person
  • Vintage Pin Collector (General Ticket): $200 per person
  • Heroes Heritage Champion*: $1000 (tickets 2 guests)
  • Eclectic Instrument Conservator**: $2500 (tickets 4 guests)
  • Band Uniform Curator***: $5,000 (tickets for 6 guests)
  • Magical Golden Axe****: $10,000 (tickets for 8 guests)

 *Your names will be acknowledged in the program and website, and one complimentary valet parking reservation.

**VIP champagne toast 30 minutes prior to doors opening to celebrate with Cal Band leadership, inclusion on the Gala Banner, and all previous benefits.

***Highlighted in a dedicated post on the Cal Band Instagram page, and all previous benefits.

****Recognition from the podium, two complimentary VIP valet parking reservation, recognition in pre-event emails, and all previous benefits. 

For key recognition opportunities, please register no later than September 1st, 2025

Go Bears, we can’t wait to see you there!
 

All gifts are tax-deductible as prescribed by law. The tax-deductible amount is the cost of your ticket or
sponsorship, less $70 per person. The information you provide will be used for university business and
will not be released unless required by law.
For questions or inquiries, contact Barbara Goodson at bhgoodson@berkeley.edu.