SUPPORTERS As one of the oldest and largest music conservatories in the United States, Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music has trained generations of musicians, whom have gone on to illuminating careers in music or have become supportive audiences and contributors to the arts. The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory firmly believes that music should be accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Some students or their families do not have the means to fully cover tuition and fees. The Scholarship Program of the Conservatory awards scholarships based on need. Funding for scholarships depends upon contributions from individuals and foundations. With this financial assistance, many of our most talented students have been able to enjoy the musical growth necessary as a prerequisite to becoming a music professional or a music devotee. However, the Conservatory is a lot more than a place where one can learn to play a musical instrument or write a musical composition. For the past twenty-five years, Brooklyn Conservatory has increased its services to the community, by instating programs of education and outreach. Music Partners Program--created in response to the lack of funding for arts in public schools--provides musical instruction to over 2,700 public primary and middle school students in Brooklyn and Queens. Music Partners also extends to Conservatory’s reach senior citizens by conducting programs in senior centers. Music Therapy Program offers individual and group music therapy for children and adolescents with special needs. Community Orchestra offers members of the community with an avocation in music the opportunity to rehearse and perform orchestral music under the guidance of the Conservatory’s resident conductor, Community Concerts provides audiences with over 100 classical, jazz, and world music concerts annually, both at the Conservatory’s concert halls, and at venues throughout Brooklyn and Queens. Help support the programs and Scholarship Fund of the Conservatory by becoming a Friend or Patron and making a contribution now. Please call John Fichtel, Director of Development, at 718-622-3300, ext. 12 for additional information or to make a contribution over the phone. . FRIENDS OF THE CONSERVATORY Friend $75+ Personal subscription to “Around the Beat," Brooklyn Conservatory’s newsletter. Donor $150+ All of the above, plus Two RSVP passes to the a “Faculty Showcase” or “Passport to Music” performance. Supporter $300 + All of the above, plus Recognition in all Conservatory printed programs Two RSVP passes to a “Music for Families” or “New Music Collective” performance Sustainer $500+ All of the above, plus Two RSVP passes to a “Jazz at the Conservatory” performance Invitation to the annual Musical Tea, hosted by the Executive Director Patron’s Club Become a part of the special donor group that takes the lead in making a significant and lasting contribution to the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Patron $1,000+ All of the above, plus Special rates on renting Conservatory facilities Special listing in the publications of the Conservatory Invitation to the annual “Jazz Brunch” held at the Conservatory Director $2,500+ All of the above, plus Complimentary RSVP passes to a Conservatory performance of your choice Opportunity to audit one adult division class on a complimentary basis and thirty percent reduction in tuition for other classes (private lessons excluded) Conductor $5,000+ All of the above, plus Pair of tickets to annual Chairman’s Concert and Dinner (not available to the public) Complimentary, autographed CD of commercially released recordings of Conservatory faculty during the year. (All benefits are subject to certain restrictions. The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is a not-for-profit corporation, recognized under 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The amount of tax deduction is decreased by the fair market value of the goods or services received in connection with the contribution.) DONATE NOW