Instruments In The Attic
Give an invaluable gift today through our Instruments in the Attic donation program, and recycle the love of music. You are instrumental to our success!
What’s in YOUR attic? Could it be an unused clarinet, trombone, or sax left from your marching band days? Your great-aunt’s violin? Turn past into present by participating in Instruments in the Attic, a successful TAX-DEDUCTIBLE INSTRUMENT DONATION PROGRAM at George Mason University.
All instruments, new and used, or needing repair, are gladly accepted.
Here's how it works:
While going through your attic or other storage compartment, you uncover a lovingly used instrument from your musical past. After a moment of fond reminiscence, you decide that you would like to see your instrument put to good use by someone who really needs it. You call the Potomac Arts Academy office at (703)993-9889, or email us at potomac@gmu.edu, and tell a Potomac staff member about your musical treasure. The staff member arranges a time for you to stop by and drop off the instrument and tells you how to get to the office. Upon delivery, we have you fill out a short donation form, and you leave knowing that you have contributed to the musical vitality of the community in a very real way. And finally, after a few weeks, you receive a letter from the GMU Foundation acknowledging your gift and thanking you for your generosity. (This letter also serves as a donation receipt for income tax purposes.)
Once your instrument donation is identified, repaired (if necessary), and catalogued, we make it available to use by Mason School of Music students in need and/or incorporate it into one of our community programs. It's "Going Green" in the most musical sense of the phrase!
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Community outreach meets college scholarship initiatives:
In 2010, we introduced two new community initiatives: the IIA Teaching Scholars and Musical Ambassadors programs. Both initiatives employ instruments from our program and enhance musical opportunities for both Mason School of Music students and community school children. Click on the following links to learn more:
IIA Teaching Scholars Program
IIA Musical Ambassadors Program
Give a financial gift:
You can also make a financial donation through the GMU Foundation to assist us in covering the cost of instrument repairs and maintenance. Of course, all donations are tax deductible.
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Downloads:
Instruments in the Attic Flyer
Instruments in the Attic program booklet
IIA Teaching Scholars outline
IIA Musical Ambassadors outline
Instrument Donation Coordinator: Candy Neukam, cneukam@gmu.edu
Instruments in the Attic goes global:
In Fall 2010, the Potomac Arts Academy coordinated with the DC-based "Shelter 4 Haiti" effort, providing musical instruments to be delivered to families directly affected by the devastating earthquake. Look for more global initiatives in the near future!
You can follow the "Shelter 4 Haiti" effort here.
Your generosity in action:
Instruments in the Attic Supporters:
Potomac would like to thank the wonderful arts organizations from the community who have supported the Instruments in the Attic mission. Please visit their websites to learn more about them:
NOVA Manassas Symphony Orchestra
