For more than 80 years, Partners for °Ä6ͼ¿â has proudly supported the talented young musicians of the Conservatory.
Partners for °Ä6ͼ¿â is one of the Institute's greatest sources of support, providing time, talent and treasure. Its 150+ members are an important resource for students and help ensure the student body feels welcome and supported during the very first audition until they walk across the stage at commencement.
With a mission to support the °Ä6ͼ¿â Institute of Music, its students, faculty and staff, the Partners consists of the general membership and an elected Board of Directors. Members dedicate their time and efforts to promote and support °Ä6ͼ¿â by providing the greater °Ä6ͼ¿â community with opportunities to experience the extraordinary talents of °Ä6ͼ¿â students and faculty.
Join Us!
Join this vibrant group and help make a difference in the lives of young musicians. Your $45 membership fee entitles you to the following benefits:
- Invitations to exclusive Partners and °Ä6ͼ¿â musical events
- Subscriptions to °Ä6ͼ¿â publications, including Notes magazine and the Partners Notes (quarterly)
- Opportunities to assist Conservatory and Preparatory Division students
- Inclusion in our membership directory (If membership is received by October 15)
Signature Events
Partners for °Ä6ͼ¿â hosts the following signature activities.
The Partners for °Ä6ͼ¿â Student Assistance Fund was established to support students so they might attend and participate in activities to further advance their musical abilities and/or education. Contributions have the potential to send students to competitions, auditions with professional orchestras, music festivals, workshops and seminars.
Offered during the audition process for prospective students, volunteers serve hot meals, free of charge, to musicians and their families. Auditions can be stressful and these lunches provide comfort and alleviate the need for families to find a place to purchase a meal.
This event provides a special holiday dinner to students who live too far away or are, for other reasons, unable to travel home for the holiday. For international students, it's a delicious way to learn about this American tradition.
A series of musical events that take place at various venues including °Ä6ͼ¿â, private homes and lawns. Each event includes a performance by °Ä6ͼ¿â students and/or faculty.
This fund serves to honor or preserve the memory of family and friends in a special way. Contributions help support the Student Assistance Fund.
Every year, the Partners collaborate with °Ä6ͼ¿â to create a memorable fundraising event. Past honorees include Barbara Robinson, Clara Rankin, Richard and Pat Pogue and Mal and Barbara Mixon.