Hi, all...

As you are looking for wording and rationale, you might consider
visiting our music advocacy site, School Music Matters. There are a
wealth of good ideas and fund raising hints there. It's:

http://www.schoolmusicmatters.com/

Enjoy!

Paul

At 8:04 AM -0500 9/17/08, Melissa Marchman wrote:
>Thanks for all of the wonderful ideas for funding. I know of 3
>great organizations in our town that could possibly help. I just
>need to fill out the wonderful paperwork that explains the need -
>with the offer to perform for them after we learn to play the "new"
>instruments! You mentioned several resources I had not considered.
>
>I don't write often but I have thoroughly enjoyed learning new ideas
>from all of you! Thanks so much.
>Melissa
>Antioch, Ill
>


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