Oakland Public Conservatory of Music

Why give?

The motivation behind every decision to donate is different for every person. The National Association for Music states that an estimated 25 million students participate in school music programs, but that number is beginning to shrink. Programs across the country are being slashed or eliminated all together.

Music study is life transforming. Students learn skills that last a lifetime - discipline, teamwork, and creativity. Studies show that students that participate in school music programs tend to score higher on standardized tests, are more likely to stay in school and graduate, more likely to stay away from drugs and alcohol, and experience higher earnings in their professional life.

In thinking of why people give, consider the following:

The arts teach children to make good judgments about qualitative relationships.
Unlike much of the curriculum in which correct answers and rules prevail, in the arts, it is judgment rather than rules that prevail.
The arts help children learn to say what cannot be said.
When children are invited to disclose what a work of art helps them feel, they must reach into their poetic capacities to find the words that will do the job.
The arts teach children that problems can have more than one solution and that questions can have more than one answer.
The arts celebrate multiple perspectives.
One of their large lessons is that there are many ways to see and interpret the world.

OPCMusic is dedicated to opening the world of music to all through access to quality instruction. While we strive to provide musical instruction affordable to all, we rely on the loyal and generous support of our donors to maintain our educational and artistic mission.

Here are different options for supporting OPCMusic

ONE TIME MONETARY DONATION: You are welcome to offer a one-time donation. Every penny counts!
DONATE GOOD & SERVICES: We welcome donations of previously owned computers, office equipment, musical instruments, music stands, etc.
OPCMusic "$10 Month Club" - We offer a yearly service where you may donate $10 monthly via a recurring subscription.
VOLUNTEER! OPCMusic welcomes participation from the community. Volunteerism in various administrative tasks, transportation, reception, and the like are encouraged!

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