2019 Appeal

Dear Friends of Monteverdi,
It’s been a very exciting year at The Monteverdi Music School.  We are so thankful to music patrons like you who have been part in our activities, taken or enrolled students in music classes, and attended programs organized by Monteverdi and our partners at the Center for Arts and Learning (CAL) at 46 Barre Street.   
Here are some highlights from 2019:

• In 2019, Monteverdi faculty have engaged over 100 students, unleashing their musical potential through private or group coaching, classes, and workshops.
• Provided rehearsal and practice facilities for music ensembles and performance groups.
• Offered scholarships to multiple students to ensure their lessons continued.
• Expanded and diversified our resident and non-resident faculty and continue to attract some of the finest musicians in Vermont.  
• Increased opportunities for performances both on and off-site, with the newest being our 2nd Friday of the month Student House Concert at Monteverdi’s home at CAL on Barre Street.
• The  CAL partners (MMS, TW Wood & River Rock School) took a major leap to improve access to our building with the installation of an elevator that serves all the public use areas, allowing us to offer more on-site programming and events.
• MMS faculty and volunteers supported numerous events; Montpelier Alive Art Walks, the CAL Halloween Fun Night, collaborations with faculty and arts organizations such as Abundant Silence, and our neighbors at the Montpelier Senior Center. 

In order to ensure we build upon these successes, we need your support.  Your tax-deductible donation affirms your commitment to our goals and mission and ensures Monteverdi’s ability to support ensembles, classes, coaching, and private instructions to all ages.   Of course, we appreciate any contribution that you can comfortably afford, but a gift of $100 or more will help us tremendously as we look to expand our music programs in 2020. 
Whatever your contribution, know that it ensures our music education programs thrive and grow, and strengthens our reputation as the place for high quality musical training and performance in Central Vermont.
We appreciate your support - MMS board members, students, faculty, volunteers, and music aficionados, as we bring professional, amateur, and aspiring musicians together to share their talents and appreciation of music at the Monteverdi Music School.
With thankfulness and best wishes for the holidays,
Karen Songhurst
President, MMS Board of Directors