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GIVING THE GIFT OF MUSIC
To continue to be a vital organization, the Community Music School of Springfield must raise nearly half of its operating budget each year through individual, corporate and grant support. We accomplish this through a variety of activities.

THE ANNUAL FUND
Beginning each fall, the School requests support both from within the CMSS family and the general community. Funds raised through the appeal provide scholarship assistance for students of all ages, as well as support the School's special programs and activities. More than 30% of students receive financial aid to enable them to pursue their studies.

FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATE FRIENDS
Support from local and national foundations and other granting organizations, as well as the ongoing support of area businesses and corporations, is essential for the maintenance and growth of CMSS. Proceeds support music programs as well as capital projects.

THE ENCORE SOCIETY
Friends whose annual gift is $1000 or more become members of The Encore Society and enjoy a special donor reception.

GIFTS FROM INDVIDUALS
Throughout the year, special friends provide a range of support from financial donations to gifts of instruments and music. Gifts of sheet music and recordings become part of the Ruth Kemper Memorial Music Library.

CONCERTO GROSSO
Each spring students perform in this very special marathon student concert. Corporate underwriting and individual sponsors make the annual event possible.

VOLUNTEERING
There are many volunteer opportunities at CMSS ranging from helping with student recitals as hosts/hostesses, to assisting with fund-raising activities or in the Music Library or helping with clerical tasks such as mailings. We invite everyone to become involved with the Friends & Family Committee which plans events large and small for the school family. Call us at (413) 732-8428.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Throughout the year the School sponsors or is the beneficiary of a number of special musical events. Please watch for those dates and plan to be with us.

PLANNED GIFTS
CMSS is grateful to those special individuals who have chosen to recognize the School in their estate plans. We would be pleased to know about those intentions in advance so that we may acknowledge their generosity.

DONATION FORM Click here for pdf form OR print out form below.
We hope you will consider becoming part of the CMSS Family of Supporters. Please print out the form listed below and fax it to us at (413) 788-7270 (Attn: Development Office), or if you prefer, send it to the School at:

Community Music School of Springfield
127 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103

 

DONATION FORM -------------------------------------------

Amount of gift _______     Check _____     

Visa _____     MasterCard _____     Discover _____     American Express _____

     Credit card number _________________________

     Expiration Date _________

Signature ___________________

Name (please print) ________________________    (as you wish it to be listed in our newsletter)

Street address _______________________

City/town ________________ State ________ Zip _________

Telephone (       ) ____________________

Employee Match (Name/Phone) ___________________________________________________________

Thank you for your consideration.

Please feel free to contact our Development Office with any additional questions.
You may reach us at (413) 732-8428.

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