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Music in Bloom Fundraiser

Musical Empowerment will host its inagural fundraiser, Music in Bloom, on Sept. 6, 2025, at the NC Botanical Garden. The evening will celebrate 23 years of service, feature live music by The River Otters, and honor this years Meredith Richard Scholarship recipient and Moseley Music Award winner. Enjoy drinks, bites, and powerful stories as we raise funds to provide free instruments, lessons, and mentorship, giving every child the opportunity to find their musical voice.

The event is free to attend, but we kindly encourage a donation of any amount. Every contribution makes a difference.

 

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See how you can make a difference with a contribution of any size:

  • $10 provide books/accessories for a deserving student
  • $50 fund instrument maintenance & repairs
  • $120 purchase a musical instrument (just $10/month)
  • $250 support mentor training
  • $500 sponsor one pair (student + mentor) for a whole semester (includes materials, instrument & training)
  • $1000 sponsor one pair (student + mentor) for an entire year (includes materials, instrument & training)

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Join with the Band by donating monthly! Our Band of supporters contributes each month to further the ME mission at all levels. Will you donate at the cost of a Netflix subscription?

Just click “Make It Monthly” when you make your next donation. Come and join the band!

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Instruments Needed!

Musical Empowerment relies on donated, new or gently used instruments to sustain our Instrument Lending Program.  All ME students receive an instrument, free of charge, to participate in lessons. After 2 years in the program, the instrument becomes theirs to keep!

We are currently only accepting following instruments for donation:* 

  • Flutes
  • Clarinets
  • Violins (especially fractional sizes, ie. 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4)
  • Violas
  • Cellos
  • 3/4 Acoustic or Classical Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Accessories

Should you have a questions about donating an instrument, please contact info@musical-empowerment.org

*Our instrument needs change frequently, check back again if your instrument isn’t currently accepted!

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Hear it from our Mentors, Parents, and Teachers

“M.E. has been a great experience for me – I learn from my student every day! She’s taught me how to make more time for music & stick with it even when practice gets rough. I’m so thankful to be part of this organization!”
– ME Mentor, NCSU Chapter
“Henry loves his instructor and has an increased confidence in music (and in general) due to these lessons. Additionally, his curiosity in music has exploded.”
– ME Parent, RN Harris Elementary
“Xavier played his guitar yesterday during class as a way to ‘center’ himself after a difficult conversation. A confirmation of the power of music & mentoring in the lives of our children at risk!”
– Music Teacher, RN Harris Elementary
“My child’s mentor has such a positive attitude. She always tries to make a connection or recall previous experiences/comments at the beginning of each lesson. She always finds a positive comment even if it was a tough lesson or didn’t have a lot of time to practice.”
– ME Parent, NC State Chapter
“Musical Empowerment is a wonderful organization! I’ve learned more about myself through teaching than I ever have before. It’s great to pass on my knowledge & keep music alive.”
– ME Parent, WFU Chapter
“Music has always been a great outlet for me through difficult times & to be able to share a healthy, creative & joyful extracurricular activity with an underprivileged child…is the greatest gift I could ever give someone.”
– ME Teacher, UNC Chapter
“Musical Empowerment has been a great experience for me because I learn from my student every day! She has taught me how to make more time for music and stick with it even when practice gets rough. I’m so thankful that I get to be part of this organization!”
– ME Teacher, Dartmouth Teacher
“Musical Empowerment is such a great organization. It allows me to teach music & work with kids! I love seeing the smile on Lili’s face when she makes great strides in her lessons. I love ending my long Mondays with my Musical Empowerment lesson.”
– ME Teacher, UNC Chapter