Summer 2019

 

 

 

 

Since its founding in 2007, FAYM has raised contributions for scholarships and programs and has helped to secure scholarships for talented high school and university students to attend such fine institutions as the Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY), the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, the Interlochen Arts Academy (Interlochen, MI) and the Carnegie-Mellon School of Music (Pittsburgh, PA).

One of the Foundation's most important programs is its "Violins for Kids" project which was established in 2009.

Designed to serve youngsters in low-income communities, FAYM's "Violins for Kids" provides instruments, materials, up to four class lessons per week, trips to concerts, and a week-long summer camp at minimal cost to families.  Enrollment has grown from 15 to 150 youngsters from 51 schools in greater Las Vegas with plans for further expansion this fall.

FAYM keeps administrative overhead low.  There is no paid CEO or office staff, and no office or classroom rental fees or utility costs.  Administrative functions are performed by highly qualified volunteers.   Legal, accounting, website, instrument procurement & repair, and other services are generously donated 'pro bono' by experts in their fields. 
 

FAYM GUARANTEES THAT YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL GO ENTIRELY
FOR  INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS,
& TEACHERS' SALARIES,
AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE.

In order to serve more youngsters,
your help is needed.  

No gift is too small and ALL are most appreciated, 
from a one-time donation to monthly scheduled gifts!
 

$25       Welcomes you into the Family of FAYM
$60       Underwrites musical materials & accessories for a student.
$125     Provides an instrument for a beginning student.
$250     Sponsors a student to attend FAYM's Summer Camp.
$350     Underwrites lessons for a student for the 10-month school year.
$600     Underwrites a student with lessons for the school year
                  and Summer Camp.
$1,000  Sponsors the FAYM Golden Violin Award.
$2,000  Sponsors a FAYM Collegiate Scholar for one year.
$3,000  Sponsors 10 students for the 10-month school year.
$5,000  Sponsors 10 students for the 10-month school year plus
                  Summer Camp.
$10,000 Creates named scholarships to be awarded to an
                  exceptional musicians

FAYM's programs have won recognition from the Clark County School District's Board of Trustees & Partnership Program, the Clark County Board of Supervisors, and such celebrities as singer, Josh Groban, world-famous solo bassist Gary Karr, Teller (of Penn & Teller), and Jamie Bernstein, daughter of renowned conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein.
 

PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART!  
 

Donate online at:

 https://www.mightycause.com/donate/Foundation-To-Assist-Young-Musicians

OR by mailing your check to:

FAYM;  PO Box 1993; Las Vegas, NV 89125-1993

             (Your contribution is tax deductible.)