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Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for considering a gift to the College
of Music through this year's All University Campaign. The world of the arts has always relied heavily on the support of loyal patrons – this certainly holds true here in MSU's
College of Music. With so many worthwhile and deserving areas MSU has to offer, our faculty and students certainly appreciate your interest in supporting the musical arts on campus.
This is an exciting time for music at Michigan
State University
. With plans moving steadily forward for a new state-of-the-art facility
; signal accomplishments from MSU music students, faculty, and alumni; and the change in status from
School to College of
Music - with our first college commencement ceremony scheduled for May 3, 2008 - the future is bright indeed!
Our 70-member faculty continues to advance our performance, research and outreach efforts, benefiting our 650 music majors and the broader community. The quality of our academic endeavors is based on a number of factors - talented students, distinguished and effective faculty, exceptional guest artists and lecturers, increased support for travel and strategic instrument purchases, and up-to-date technology. A gift to the
College of Music helps us
address many of these important needs. With the unprecedented support from the university, the
college faculty continues to work aggressively toward the goal of securing a highly competitive
place in the profession for our programs including music education, performance, composition, jazz,
and music therapy.
Annual support from community members, alumni and friends of the College is essential as we work
to provide opportunities for our faculty and students that might otherwise go unrealized. This past
year support to the College of
Music's Annual Fund helped provide scholarships and travel funds for student ensembles to perform throughout the country and abroad in Austria
and China
. Additionally, we were able to purchase a concert-grand harp as
well as percussion and keyboard instruments.
To better communicate with our alumni, the college also has invested in an interactive website
to enhance our relationship with you, our alumni. Through this site,
http://my.music.msu.edu, alumni, faculty and students
network with each other, stay up-to-date, learn of upcoming events, and submit information and
photos. Take a look!
From first-time annual gifts to MSU Donor Society pledges, your support is vital in allowing the college to move forward over the coming years. If you have any questions about the All University Campaign or other ways of giving to the college, please contact Rebecca Surian, Director of Development for the College of Music, at 517-353-9872 or by email at surian@msu.edu.
Many Thanks!
James B. Forger, Dean
College of Music
As you consider what you would like to support with your charitable
contribution, please consider one of the funds below to direct your support. Each of these areas
supports a significant and meaningful area within the College of Music and serves the faculty and
students of this College.
| College of
Music Facilities Fund - We are in the midst of a comprehensive capital campaign in which one of our top
priority is the construction of a
state-of-the-art music building. With your help, our campaign will help transform
the College of
Music into an even stronger place of learning and inquiry, enabling us to achieve the highest levels of artistic creativity, research, outreach, and service. Contributions to this fund provide much-needed support for the proposed new
Music Building.
(Naming opportunities for gifts of $10,000 and more are available; for more information
contact the Music Development Office at 517-353-9872.) |
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| College of Music Discretionary Fund - Contributions to this unrestricted fund are critical for the College as new and innovative ways are sought to enhance the integrity of our academic and performance programs, provide for outreach and engagement opportunities with disadvantaged youth in Lansing and Detroit, attract and retain the highest quality faculty, provide for ensemble travel funds to perform at peer reviewed competitions, and remain competitive in the recruitment of today's best and most talented students. |
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| College of Music Endowment Fund - Private support of the College of Music Endowment Fund will provide funds, in perpetuity, for the dean to enhance student recruitment, travel for student ensembles, instrument acquisition and repair, faculty and staff development, and other needs the College faces today and in the future. |
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| College of Music Outreach and Engagement Fund - The College's outreach programs are built on the knowledge that sequential instruction in music dramatically enhances learning skills, life skills, cognitive development, social awareness and self-esteem. Contributions in support of the College of Music faculty and student work with outreach and engagement efforts provide critical funds that are critically needed to take music into the world of those who do not currently have the opportunity to have music as a part of their lives. Funds support faculty and students work with K-12 students in Lansing and Detroit Public Schools. |
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| Opera Programs - Join the MSU Opera Society with your gift to Opera Programs. Gifts to this fund are used for scholarships for voice students, and for the development and growth of MSU Opera Theatre, providing faculty and students with funding for stage props, costumes and other production needs. |
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| MSU Orchestra Enhancement Fund - A long-time supporter of the arts at MSU and friend of the MSU Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Camille McKinley, established a named endowment for the benefit of the Orchestras. The Camille McKinley Orchestra Endowment Fund will provide support for the MSU Orchestras to acquire equipment and instruments, provide for student travel opportunities, grant student scholarships, commission works, fund guest artists, purchase or rent music and provide for other opportunities that directly benefit the MSU Orchestra Program. This endowment is the first of its kind established especially for the needs of the Orchestra Program. |
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| McKinley Orchestra Endowment Fund - Private support of the MSU Orchestra provides much-needed funding for student scholarships, rental and purchase of music, guest soloists, and opportunities to commission new works for the orchestra. |
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| College of Music Community Music School {CMS} - Founded in 1993, CMS is the outreach division of the MSU College of Music. Our mission is to provide comprehensive music education - quality instruction, related music services, and educational programs - for children, life-long learners, and persons with special needs in the state of Michigan. Gifts to this fund provide support for student scholarships and financial aid for non-MSU students enrolled in the Community Music School, as well as program enhancement and curriculum development. |
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| College of Music Endowed Scholarship Fund - Donations to this fund will provide private support, in perpetuity, specifically directed to scholarships for talented musicians working toward their undergraduate or graduate degree in the College of Music. |
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| MSU Bands - Donations to this fund provide for guest artists, conductor, or composers; travel for Wind Ensemble at peer reviewed regional and national conferences; funds to commission new works and subsidize recording opportunities for Wind Ensemble; as well as providing special scholarships for students to participate in University Bands. |
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| College of Music Jazz Studies Program - The MSU Jazz Studies Program is committed to the highest level performance, mentoring, education and community outreach. Gifts to this program will provide funds for student scholarships, travel funds, the purchase of jazz music and instrument maintenance and purchase. |
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| MSU Choral Society - Gifts to this fund provide for scholarships or assistantships in choral conducting and other program-related purposes as recommended by the Choral Society Board of Directors and determined by the Director of Choral Programs at MSU. Since 1989, 27 students were awarded scholarships and assistantships with contributions directed to this fund. |
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| MSU Children's Choir - Contributions to this fund provide support for the fifty-six-voice MSU Children's Choir. Your donations assist with scholarships, uniform needs, travel to and from auditioned invitational performances and the commissioning of new works written for the MSU Children's Choir. |
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| College of Music Equipment Fund - Purchase instruments for large ensembles, pianos, and support technology needs for College of Music faculty and students. |
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| Spartan Marching Band - The 300-member Spartan Marching Band depends upon private contributions to fund many of its expenses throughout the year. Your financial support helps to fund travel expenses for away game performances, uniforms, instrument and equipment acquisitions, and instruction needs. |
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| Spartan Championship Drums Endowment Fund - Members of the 1966 MSU Drumline, whose specific interest was to generate financial support for the MSU Drumline, initiated the establishment of The Spartan Championship Drums Endowment Fund. Established in 2004, this fund provides annual dollars for drumline competitions, exhibitions and related travel expenses for SMB Drumline and Competition Drumline, in addition to scholarship opportunities to recruit and retain outstanding rudimental drummers. |
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As you consider your contribution to the University, know that there are a number of giving
vehicles to meet your needs. Consider the following:
Payroll deduction. Whether you would like to make a one time gift or spread your gifts throughout the year, payroll deduction is a great option. Please indicate your preference on your pledge form.
Give online. If you would like to give online, please click here. This secure site will enable you to make your gift using a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.
Tax benefits. Your gift to MSU could qualify as a charitable deduction on your federal income tax return and you could also take advantage of the Michigan tax credit. Please consult your tax advisor for details applicable to your personal situation. For more information, please contact Rebecca Surian as listed above.
Create an endowment. Endowments are an excellent way to honor someone and to leave a legacy at MSU. Whether it is a memorial gift in honor of a loved one or a fund which bears your own name, endowments have a lasting impact and are very beneficial to the college. For more information on how you can establish an endowment or named scholarship in the College of Music, please contact Rebecca Surian as listed above.
Join an MSU donor society. MSU's donor societies are a great way to be involved at MSU. These societies are the University's way of recognizing individuals for their generous support. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of donor societies, please click here.
Make a planned gift. Gifts such as real estate, collectibles, trusts, and bequests are wonderful ways in which you can help the College. Please contact Rebecca Surian as listed above, or your own estate planner or tax accountant for more details on the many creative planned giving opportunities available to maximize your giving potential. |
