2026–2027 Sponsorship Opportunities
Support Excellence. Gain Visibility. Invest in Students.
The Paul Laurence Dunbar Band Program serves hundreds of students year-round and relies on community partnerships to ensure equitable access and continued excellence. Annual sponsorships directly support student participation, instruction, travel, and equipment; while providing meaningful visibility for your business or organization.
Why Sponsor the Dunbar Band?
Your sponsorship helps provide:
- Student scholarships and participation assistance
- Specialty instructors and guest clinicians
- Travel to competitions and performances
- Instrument repair and replacement
- Meals during camps and competitions
- Show music, drill design, and concert repertoire
- Field equipment, props, flags, and costuming
Annual program support need: approximately $200,000
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Platinum Sponsor – $5,000
- Title sponsor on band trailer (36" × 72" ad)
- Full-page ad in all band event programs
- Logo with link on band website and social media
- Naming sponsor of the Dunbar Invitational
- Grand Champion trophy sponsorship
- Sponsor recognition announced throughout the event
- Promotional materials displayed on-site
Gold Sponsor – $2,500
- Major sponsor on band trailer (24" × 48" ad)
- Full-page ad in all band event programs
- Logo with link on band website
- Reserved Grand Champion trophy sponsorship
“All In on 1600” Sponsor – $1,600
- Major sponsor on band trailer (24" × 48" ad)
- Full-page ad in all band event programs
- Logo with link on band website
- Choice of Dunbar Invitational trophy sponsorship (up to $300 value)
Silver Sponsor – $1,000
- Supporting sponsor on band trailer (18" × 24" ad)
- Full-page ad in all band event programs
- Logo with link on band website
- Choice of Dunbar Invitational trophy sponsorship (up to $200 value)
State Champion Sponsor – $700
- Community sponsor on band trailer (12" × 18" ad)
- Logo displayed on band website
- Choice of Dunbar Invitational trophy sponsorship (up to $150 value)
- Full-page ad in Invitational program
Bulldog Sponsor – $250
- Logo displayed on band website
- Choice of Dunbar Invitational trophy sponsorship (up to $100 value)
- Quarter Page ad in Invitational program
Patron Sponsor – $25–$100
- Patron acknowledgment in Dunbar Invitational program
À La Carte Sponsorships (Dunbar Invitational)
Trophy Sponsorships (announced during awards):
- Grand Champion: $500
- Reserved Grand Champion: $300
- Overall Caption Awards (Music, Visual, Effect, Guard, Percussion): $200
- Class Placement Awards:
- First Place: $200
- Second Place: $100
- Third Place: $50
- Best in Class Guard or Percussion: $100
- Overall Placements (3rd–Last): $100
Program Advertising:
- ⅛ Page: $25
- ¼ Page: $50
- ½ Page: $100
- Full Page: $200
Join Us in Supporting Student Success
Your partnership makes a visible and lasting impact—on students, on our community, and on audiences across the region.
Fill out our digital form or contact us directly: pld.band.president@gmail.com
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