CMS Corporate Sponsorship Program
The College Music Society values the support of our peer institutions, organizations, and societies as we work to provide vibrant professional conferences to our members. Please see below to learn how your organization can partner with CMS during the 2026 CMS National Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, to help increase the scope and impact of conference activities.
To purchase or inquire about the sponsorship packages outlined below, please contact CMS Director of Operations Sarah Best, [email protected][email protected].
Titanium Tier: $8000
- Sponsorship of CMS plenary event and/or Keynote Speaker and introduction/promotion at the start of the event
- Invitation to and recognition during the CMS Presidents’ Reception during the National Conference
- Recognition as Titanium Sponsor on CMS mobile conference app
- Space in CMS Exhibit Hall
- Industry Spotlight session
- 50% discount on (5) CMS E-Notices/Mailing Labels
- 50% discount on (5) Music Vacancy List postings
- (3) Complimentary conference registrations; 50% discount for up to three additional registrations at the Exhibitor registration rate
- (5) Complimentary CMS Memberships
- Reserved ad space on CMS Symposium website for 12 months
- Reserved ad space on CMS Conference App
- Reserved ad space on CMS Website
- Recognition on CMS Fund Website
Platinum Tier: $5000
- Sponsorship of CMS Keynote Speaker and introduction/promotion at the start of the event
- Invitation to and recognition during the CMS Presidents’ Reception during the National Conference
- Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on CMS mobile conference app
- Space in CMS Exhibit Hall
- Industry Spotlight session
- 25% discount on (5) CMS E-Notices/Mailing Labels
- 25% discount on (5) Music Vacancy List postings
- (1) Complimentary conference registrations; 50% discount for up to two additional registrations at the Exhibitor registration rate
- (4) Complimentary CMS Memberships
- Reserved ad space on CMS Symposium website for 12 months
- Reserved ad space on CMS Conference App
- Reserved ad space on CMS Website
- Recognition on CMS Fund Website
Gold Tier: $3000
- Sponsorship of CMS Reception Event and introduction/promotion at start of presentation
- Recognition as Gold Sponsor on CMS conference mobile app
- Industry Spotlight session
- 15% discount on (5) CMS E-Notices/Mailing Labels
- 15% discount on (5) Music Vacancy List postings
- (1) Complimentary conference registration; 25% discount off one additional registration at the Exhibitor registration rate
- (2) Complimentary CMS Memberships
- Reserved ad space on CMS Symposium website for 12 months
- Reserved ad space on CMS Conference App
- Recognition on CMS Fund Website
- Banner ad on CMS Website
Silver Tier: $1000
- 10% discount on (5) CMS E-Notices/Mailing Labels
- 10% discount on (5) Music Vacancy List postings
- (1) Complimentary conference registration
- (1) Complimentary CMS Memberships
- Advertising on CMS Symposium website for 6 months
- Reserved ad space on CMS Conference App
- Recognition on CMS Fund Website
A la carte:
- Pre- and/or post-conference virtual information sessions: $150/session; $250 for both pre-conference and post-conference sessions
- Sponsored student registration: $175
- Conference App banner ad: $325
- Table-top exhibit: $750 (inclusive of two tables)
- Additional Tables: $300
- Gift-of-Registration: $349
- Industry Spotlight Session: $1200
- Sponsored coffee station: $1200
- Sponsorship of CMS Keynote Speaker: $2000
- Sponsored receptions / Happy Hours – please email [email protected][email protected] directly for more information.
