Give a child the gift of music by making a donation to Community Music School’s Annual Fund or becoming a sponsor. Donations to Community Music School are tax deductible.
Since 1994, Community Music School has been providing high-quality music education and programs to children in our community. We are able to do this thanks to the support we receive from individuals and organizations that share our vision.
Click on the Donate button on the bottom-left of your screen, below to make an online donation through PayPal.
Donations may also be mailed to:
Community Music School
P.O. Box 2545
Raleigh, NC 27602
How Does Your Contribution Help Community Music School?
Tuition. The $1 per lesson that our families pay does not cover the expenses of faculty salaries, supplies, classroom rental and other administrative costs of operating the school. Your support is what makes it possible for us to keep tuition affordable for our students.
Performance Ensembles. Donor contributions help us meet the additional instruction and rehearsal costs of our specialty ensembles that include strings, vocal, pop, percussion, and hand bells.
Summer Camps. We provide creative and challenging programs for CMS students to advance their musical skills during summer break. Contributions help us afford additional instructors, special guests, field trips, meals, supplies, and classroom space.
Instrument Maintenance. All in-school and loaned instruments require regular care such as tunings, new strings and reeds. It can cost $185 to tune one piano.
Music Stands and Chairs. Professional musician chairs teach proper performance posture, and music stands are essential. Prices for each start at $50.
Other ways to give:
- Pledge a gift of stock
- Ask about planned giving
- Matching gifts through your employer
- Make an in-kind gift
- Donate an instrument
- Sponsor a student
- Give the gift of time by becoming a volunteer
For more information about making a gift to CMS or becoming a sponsor, please contact Linda Frenette at (919) 832-0900 or at ExecutiveDirector@cmsraleigh.org.
