Dear Friend,
We wouldn’t be writing you if it weren’t necessary. But you’re a friend of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and we believe this news directly concerns you.
The current economic climate has had a tremendous impact on us all. Here at the Conservatory, we’ve experienced a significant decrease in the grant funding that we so greatly rely on to provide the lessons, classes and concerts that countless Brooklynites have come to expect.
Right now, we are facing our largest budget shortfall ever – and growing.
As you know, we work very hard to make music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels in the New York metropolitan area. Our community relies on us for high-quality music instruction and top-notch live performances, and right now, we must rely on our community more than ever before to keep this institution strong.
We need as many friends as possible to help with a contribution before June 30 so that we can replenish our shortfall of $100,000. A generous donation at this time – in any amount – really does make a difference.
So, please, take a moment right now to make a donation. You can mail in a check or — for fast and secure giving — donate online with the link on this page, where you can choose to spread your gift over 12 months with the Monthly Sustainer option.
Your contribution today will make sure that our Music Therapy services remain available to hundreds of children and adults living with disabilities and other life issues. You’ll also be keeping our Music Partners program active in almost 50 public schools and other community partner organizations, where we are often the only source of music education for thousands of kids, most of whom come from lower income families.
And just as importantly, you’ll help bring new programs and concerts to life. We have some exciting plans for the coming academic year, but we cannot move forward without funds in place.
Please consider the impact the Conservatory has had on your life and lives of your family and friends, and this community. We urge you to take a moment right now to visit BQCM.org or send in your contribution.
With sincere gratitude,
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
P.S. Don’t underestimate the power of even a small donation. And please don’t wait.
To show our profound gratitude for gifts of $150 or more, we will send you a special CD recorded by a member of our world-class faculty.
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