FOUNDATION

Many of today’s exceptional musicians began their instruction with a violin, viola, cello or bass costing a few hundred dollars. They may have rented an instrument from a local music store. As their skills grew they moved up to an instrument in the $3,000 to $10,000 range. Still, some have been held back by the play ability of their instruments, and many, upon previously spending what must have seemed to be an exorbitant amount of money, have been unable to move beyond this level of instrument because the next step up is usually a rare instrument or a much higher priced contemporary instrument. Financial constraints is the number one barrier that prevents an artist from purchasing an instrument that most perfectly fits their playing style and allows them to unleash their talent to connect with their audience. 

  This program accomplishes many things:

• The donor recieves a tax benefit while providing much needed support to a young performer.
• The Foundation receives an asset which becomes part of its loan program;
• The performer receives the use of an outstanding instrument for use early in their career.
• The performer may ultimately purchase the instrument once their career is established and finances are secure.
• The proceeds of the sale enable the Foundation to purchase another instrument for loan to the next deserving musician.