gifts to community music school
Since we opened our doors in 1983, Community Musical School has been committed to the mission of enriching our community with music. The quality of music education we provide, at the highest level, is enhanced by the donations we continually receive from our students and families, our many friends, both individuals and businesses, all of whom share our vision for a healthy, growing and vibrant school.
GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL FUND – Your donations to our Annual Campaign support every aspect of our program, from sheet music for ensembles to community recitals and concerts. Help us keep up with the rising costs of providing musical opportunities to persons of all ages and abilities.
GIFTS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND – Each year, we give approximately $15,000 in financial assistance to students of all ages. You can contribute to this fund at any time during the year or donate to one of our fundraising events, so that scholarships continue to be there for students in need.
GIFTS TO THE CAPITAL ENDOWMENT FUND- CMS will expand with your help. Last year we purchased another unit at Spencer’s Corner, giving us an additional 2,000 square feet for a digital piano lab, more studios, and a newly-designed activity room. Your gifts to this fund will be earmarked for future expansion and equipment.
GIFTS TO THE OPERATING FUND- These gifts help finance ongoing programs such as our ensemble underwriting, expanded community outreach and summer musical theater. Donations to the Operating Fund also keep tuition increases to a minimum while supporting faculty salaries.
GIFTS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS- If you donate an instrument to CMS, it may be passed on to a student in need of an instrument, kept at the school as a loaner instrument or sold to buyers. Donated instruments should be in good, playable condition. We are happy to accept violins in any condition, as we have someone to restore them. We would be honored to receive a concert grand piano or a high-quality baby grand. Due to limited space, we don’t normally accept other pianos, although we will try to match a donor with a student in need of one. Please speak with our Director if you have an instrument that you wish to donate.
GIFTS OF YOUR TIME AND TALENTS- We welcome the cherished gift of your time and talent, especially at special events, concerts and recitals.
REFERRALS-If you are happy with our instructors and programs, please make a gift of referring new students to us.
COMMUNITY SOURCES - Your support through programs such as Essex Savings Bank Community Investment Program and matching gifts to nonprofits through your employer are also most welcome!
ALL GIFTS TO THE COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.