Ways to Help
Make a Donation Today
The Benzie Youth String Program is part of the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra, whose 501(c)(3) status allows the Benzie Youth String Program to receive immediate charitable donations through a fiscal sponsorship with the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra. The Benzie Youth String Program will receive its own 501(c)(3) designation within the year.
Donations can be made through the form below, or by mailing a check to:
Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 1701
Frankfort, MI 49635
Note: Please add “Benzie Youth String Orchestra” in the memo.
All violins and music stands are supplied by the Guarneri House of Grand Rapids.
Why give?
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The experience of playing the violin and music in general can be a powerful force for positive change in the life of a child, a family, and a community.
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Music education has been shown in many studies to improve school attendance, academic achievement, and behavior.
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Music builds social skills valuable for success in life.
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Music strengthens the confidence and self assurance of children.
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Music brings children and young people together, which gives them a spirit of inclusivity and growth, both social and emotional.
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70% of young children in organized programs like El Sistema International end up playing music for the rest of their lives, many of them professionally.