Record Advance Attendance Numbers Continue for the Savannah Music Festival

Savannah (PRWEB) November 9, 2006 -- The Savannah Music Festival has achieved record advance ticket sales, education enrollment and support since it announced its 2007 season on October 5, 2006. It has sold 7,720 tickets; enrolled 20,422 children in the education program; signed all major corporate sponsors from last year with many increasing the amount of their sponsorship; and included eight new corporate sponsors.

"Almost 30,000 people have already committed to attending the 2007 Savannah Music Festival. This includes the largest enrollment to date for our education events as well as our strongest advance ticket sales ever. Many events are well on their way to selling out," reports Rob Gibson, Executive and Artistic Director.

Ticket sales represent $264,271 in revenue, while education enrollment is up 20 percent over last year's final numbers.

Ticket prices range from $15 to $85, with many events free of charge. The Festival recommends ticket purchases now for the headliner events, especially for holiday gift-giving. Tickets are available online at www.savannahmusicfestival.org and from the Trustees Theater box office at 216 E. Broughton Street or by phone at (912) 525-5050.

About the Savannah Music Festival
The 2007 Savannah Music Festival takes place March 15 – April 1, 2007. The 18th annual springtime event is dedicated to presenting a world-class celebration of the musical arts by creating timeless and adventurous productions that stimulate arts education, foster economic growth, and unite artists and audiences at the largest music festival in Georgia. For the Festival schedule of events, artist profiles, and support visit www.savannahmusicfestival.org or call the Festival office at (912) 234-3378.

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