Building The Competition
Building an internationally recognized competition takes a lot of work. In an interview done with Carthage Press in October of 2008, Mrs. Vivian León mentions it took $450,000 to put on the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition and required someone focusing solely on the event 24/7 for the desired results. In 2007, the MSIPC planning committee sent out 15,000 applications for 2008’s competition alone. There’s no telling just how many were sent out over the competition’s lifespan. Mrs. León ran the competition with 3 paid staff members and a handful of dedicated volunteers relying on fundraising and community support to raise the necessary funds.
This section contains donation request cards, competition applications, publication requests, and newspaper releases used to help raise funds and build community support for the competition.
Donation Letter Package
Letter sent to prospective donors with an informational flyer and donation card. Mrs. León details the success of the previous years, shares new events and opportunities, and asks for donations.
Donation Letter Package
Letter sent to prospective donors with an informational flyer and donation card. Mrs. León details the success of the previous years, shares new events and opportunities, and asks for donations.
Donation Letter Package
Letter sent to prospective donors with an informational flyer and donation card. Mrs. León details the success of the previous years, shares new events and opportunities, and asks for donations.
1992 Gala Winners' Donation Card
A card sent to supporters asking for donations in exchange for tickets to the Gala Winners’ event. Another example of how Mrs. León and the MSIPC team funded the renowned competition and its events.
1992 Publication Order
This list of publications used during the 1992 competition offers an idea of how many –and of what—the competition team used to promote.
1992 Media and Promotional Publications
A more detailed breakdown of publications purchased for the MSIPC. This sheet includes the prices and totals further detailing the costs required to promote and support the MSIPC.
2002 Bag and Magnet Logo
Publication Record for the bags and magnets provided during the 2002 competition.
1996 Senior Winners' Prizes News Release
News releases detailing winners of the 1996 Senior Division. It offers an idea of how local businesses helped fund the competition by sponsoring prizes.
1992 Transportation Assistance News Release
A Joplin Globe article asking community members for aid in supporting international competitors’ travel expenses. Another example of how community involvement was paramount to the success of the competition.
1990 Competitor Application Program
A program containing information on how to apply for the MSIPC.
1990 Competitor Application Program
A program containing information on how to apply for the MSIPC.
2002 Judges Contract Production Record
A production record edition of the contract presented to MSIPC Judges.
2000 MSIPC Package Brochure
A brochure detailing a MSIPC package offering admission to the competitive performances, Gala Winners’ Concert, a number of events and dinners, and a 3 night stay at the Ramada Inn in Joplin, Missouri all for $185. Provides a list of included events and other attractions in the Joplin area along with a space to RSVP.
2000 MSIPC Package Brochure
A brochure detailing a MSIPC package offering admission to the competitive performances, Gala Winners’ Concert, a number of events and dinners, and a 3 night stay at the Ramada Inn in Joplin, Missouri all for $185. Provides a list of included events and other attractions in the Joplin area along with a space to RSVP.
2000 MSIPC Package Brochure
A brochure detailing a MSIPC package offering admission to the competitive performances, Gala Winners’ Concert, a number of events and dinners, and a 3 night stay at the Ramada Inn in Joplin, Missouri all for $185. Provides a list of included events and other attractions in the Joplin area along with a space to RSVP
2000 MSIPC Package Brochure
A brochure detailing a MSIPC package offering admission to the competitive performances, Gala Winners’ Concert, a number of events and dinners, and a 3 night stay at the Ramada Inn in Joplin, Missouri all for $185. Provides a list of included events and other attractions in the Joplin area along with a space to RSVP.
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