OUR PROGRAMS
Through a variety of pathways, The Gift of Music Foundation supports our youth and creates opportunities to explore the benefits of music and creativity both inside and outside the traditional classroom.
Access to Instruments Program
An income and needs-based instrument rental program providing access to beginning band and orchestra instruments for everyone. Most options are rent to own, and all have the option to return at any time. Prices range from market rate to half-price to no monthly rent! We are the only ones to offer this type of program.
Scholastic Education Program
Provides crucial educational events and courses for current music educators. Developing passion and engagement in the classroom is a key need for the present and future of music education. We work to both enhance and supplement the collegiate and professional development training for teachers of all levels.
INSTRUMENT REPAIR PROGRAM
The Gift of Music Foundation has a state-of-the art, full-service instrument repair shop in our Marietta, GA HQ for any repair on most band and orchestra instruments. This allows us to perform repairs at market rate for schools and individuals to raise funds while simultaneously repairing and maintaining instruments for our internal programs.
Access to Music Education Program
Creates or re-creates band, orchestra, or other music classes in settings where they have never been offered or are no longer offered. Tuition is also income and needs-based, and curriculum is both music education and life-skills based.
Consumer Sales Program
A major fund-raising program that allows us to sell a portion of higher value instruments that are donated to fuel Access to Instruments and Music Education Programs and operations.
Programs of The Gift of Music Foundation would not be possible without the incredible support of our community. Key partners include:
