The MSU Community Music School’s mission is to provide music education and music therapy to all people, regardless of age, ability, or income. As a self-supporting organization, CMS derives funding primarily from student tuition and the generous grant support from various corporate, foundation, community, and government funders.
However, the Community Music School’s greatest need is funding for tuition assistance. Did you know that 1 in 11 CMS students receives financial assistance, and many recipient families have an average household income of $26,000 for a family of 3? As the requests for financial assistance continue to grow, it is imperative that we seek help from individuals like you to help ensure that CMS can provide music education and music therapy services to as many people as possible, regardless of their income.
All contributions are tax-deductible.
Donors may choose to support the Community Music School in ways that align most closely with their interests and passions. Whether you wish to support CMS broadly or direct your gift to a specific area, we invite you to visit MSU’s online giving website to select from the following giving priorities:
MSU Community Music School
4930 S. Hagadorn, East Lansing, MI 48823.
If you wish to donate to a specific area, please reference one of the [giving codes] above on your check.
In-Kind Donations
CMS also accepts donated instruments and music. If you are donating such an item, please complete a Gift In Kind Form (PDF), and bring it with you when you drop off your donation. Please note, that CMS is not responsible for determining the value of your donation.
If you have any questions regarding donations, please contact CMS at (517) 355-7661.
