The Gift of Music Foundation

Access to instruments (ati) program: provides access to The instrument that a beginning student needs to participate in band or orchestra. Our innovative model serves families of all financial means and pricing is based on need. The "partner plan" is open to all families with a near market monthly rental rate that helps subsidize other plans. The "reduced plan" is a monthly rental at a greatly reduced cost. It is open to families receiving any kind of nutrition assistance such as free/reduced lunch, snap, etc. The "Gift of Music plan" is an option for families meeting further income and household size qualifications. It has a small application fee, but no monthly rental payments. Both The partner and reduced plans are month to month rent to own contracts that can be cancelled and returned any time. The Gift of Music plan can be renewed each school year. All plans include our repair and maintenance (ramp) at no additional cost.

Instrument repair program: provides both internal instrument repair in support of The ati and other programs, as well as external support by repairing instruments for schools and individuals. Generates revenue through external customers and scholastic partnerships that pay for these instrument repairs. This revenue covers The cost of instrument technicians, tools and equipment. Excess revenue generated is used throughout The Gift of Music Foundation in The general fund to support other programs.

Access to Music education program (atmep): creates access to beginning and/or intermediate instrumental Music classes where they have been eliminated or are not offered. Typically, an atmep partner will provide use of their facility while The Gift of Music Foundation provides The turn-key Music class offerings, including The teacher and curriculum. Classes are tailored and priced for each school based on overall need. Parents will pay either a monthly tuition, or one time registration fee. This is determined by The overall socioeconomic status of The school or facility. If instruments are needed, The ati program is offered to students and parents. Individual classes may also create fundraising teams for specific instruments or technology.