Friends of the Oregon Bach Festival: Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you have a specific question not here, please contact Patrick Hosfield, (800) 457-1486.

How do I become a Friend?
You become a member of the Friends of the Festival with any gift made to the Festival; gifts of $100 or more entail certain member benefits that increase with each level of gift. To make a secure gift today, simply click “give online” in the menu you see to the left, and be sure to select “Oregon Bach Festival” as your gift designation.

How do I get my member benefits?
Most member benefits are perks that can be used during the Festival season (June 29-July 15, 2012). In mid- to late-May, you will receive a letter from the Festival with a list of all the benefits you are eligible for. Some of them will require your reply via a return envelope or an online RSVP link. If you have any questions before or after you receive this package, please contact Patrick (see above).

How do I get my ticket discount?
During the priority ticket order period (March 21-April 27), current Friends of the Festival receive a 10% discount when they purchase tickets for up to three concerts, and 20% discount for 4 or more eligible “OBF Performance” concerts.

When you place your ticket order online, simply check the box that identifies you as a Friend.

Each Friend will also receive a voucher as part of their benefit mailing, good for one additional purchase using the Friend discount outside this priority period.

How can I get my favorite seats?
The Bach’s Office works very hard to accommodate seating requests. However, we cannot guarantee seating. We recommend you provide the Bach’s Office with a first and second choice seating option on your order form.

How do I know if my status is current?
The membership period runs from August 1 to July 31 of a given year. If we received a donation from you anytime since August 1, you are a current member.

How can I check if my membership is current?
Please call us at (541) 346-5666 or by email: bachfest@uoregon.edu