Spring Campaign: March 1 - May 31

The Arapahoe Philharmonic’s Composing Tomorrow's Melodies Today is a dedicated campaign to nurture the next generation of musicians and music lovers. Your donations allow us to continue and expand our programs at all levels.

Donate now so that together, we can ensure every student - and their families - from kindergarten to graduate school, have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music.

Discovery Concerts for elementary students lay the foundation for lifelong engagement with music, offering hands-on experiences with instruments and live orchestral performances.
Our Crescendo Project for elementary and middle schools encourages parents/students to play and enjoy musical instruments by bringing music lessons and assemblies to schools. Our AP musicians provide essential education, coaching, and mentorship, directly impacting students' technical and musical development.
Our Emerging Young Artist Program allows young high school and college musicians to receive unparalleled opportunities to perform, learn, and grow.
Our Coaching Program allows our seasoned musicians to guide student musicians in honor band and orchestra programs and supplement existing music programs within schools.
Our Conducting Labs offer accessible Master classes for graduate students, orchestra directors, or practicing Maestros of any age or diversity who want to sharpen their skills.

Read about our educational programs here.

Why is Music Education important?

Music education faces significant cutbacks in schools as state and local funding decreases and yet research shows that music education is pivotal in nurturing well-rounded, capable young children and adolescents.

Music education plays a crucial role in cognitive development, enhancing areas critical for academic success such as memory, attention, and language skills.
Engaging with music helps foster emotional intelligence, allowing children to express themselves and understand others more effectively.
The collaborative nature of musical activities promotes social skills, teaching children about teamwork, respect, and empathy.
Early musical training also hones fine motor skills through the physical act of playing instruments, and instills discipline and patience through practice.
Creativity and problem-solving abilities flourish as children explore and create music, laying a foundation for innovative thinking.
Furthermore, music acts as a gateway to cultural awareness, exposing children to diverse traditions and perspectives.
Early music education allows children to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts, enriching their personal and academic lives in profound ways.

What does your donation accomplish?

$25 provides one Music Lesson for a student
$50 funds a musician's School Visit
$100 pays for a performance of an Emerging Young Artist
$250 pays for a small Quartet School Performance
$500 helps to fund a Discovery Children's Concert
$1,000 fully funds a Coaching Session for a high school Honor's Band
$5,000 fully funds an Discovery Children's Concert

Every donation, whether a one-time gift or a monthly contribution, makes a significant difference. We welcome all gifts with open arms, as each contribution plays a crucial role in sustaining and expanding our educational programs.

Thank you for considering a gift to our cause. Your support means everything to us and the young musicians we serve.

Together, we are making a real difference.

Composing Tomorrow's Melodies Today

By Arapahoe Philharmonic

Composing Tomorrow's Melodies Today

Join the Arapahoe Philharmonic in 'Composing Tomorrow's Melodies Today,' a dedicated campaign to nurture the next generation of musicians and music lovers.