Make a Donation

• Click the "Donate Online" button above to donate using a credit card, debit card, PayPal, Venmo, or Apple Pay.  This will open the form in a new browser window/tab.

• Enter your donation amount.

• Enter a Note with your acknowledgment preferences* or any comments about your donation.

*  We publicly acknowledge all donors on our website and in our concert programs by name.

• • • • • If you wish to remain anonymous or would like us to list something other than your name, please provide the exact wording in the note.

        • For example:

          • • The Smith Family

            • In honor/memory/celebration of…

            • Community bands rock!

• Choose your payment method: 

Donate with PayPal (if you don't have a PayPal account, you may sign up for free):

• • • • • Log into PayPal.

        • Click "Donate Now"

Donate with Venmo (no PayPal account is required):

• • • • • To pay, scan the QR code with your Venmo app and follow the instructions

Donate with Apple Pay (no PayPal account is required):

• • • • • To pay, scan the QR code with your iPhone and follow the instructions

Donate with Debit or Credit Card (no PayPal account is required):

• • • • • Add a note (optional) 

          • • Use a note if youor would like to dedicate your donation "In memory/honor/celebration of..." someone.

        • Complete your debit/credit card information.

        • Click "Donate Now"

• Scan the QR code above to launch your Zelle app.

• Enter the amount you wish to donate.

• In the memo/"What's this for?" field, enter your acknowledgment preferences* or any comments about your donation.

*  We publicly acknowledge all donors on our website and in our concert programs by name.

• • • • • If you wish to remain anonymous or would like us to list something other than your name, please provide the exact wording in the note.

        • For example:

          • • The Smith Family

            • In honor/memory/celebration of…

            • Community bands rock!

• Review the summary screen showing the recipient, amount, and memo and click the "Send" or "Confirm" button.

• Confirmation screen will display a "Payment Sent" message.

• Download and complete the MCM donation form [PDF file]. 

• Mail your completed form and check made payable to "Maplewood Community Music" to:

Maplewood Community Music
PO Box 857
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Drop your contribution (cash or check made payable to "Maplewood Community Music") into the donation jar/box at any upcoming MCM event. ​ 

• Those donating cash will be collectively acknowledged.  

• If you donate by check, the name on the check will be listed in our public acknowledgments on our website and in our concert programs.  

  • • If you wish to remain anonymous or would prefer we list something other than the name(s) on your check, please provide the exact wording in the donation note/message field.  For example, "The Smith Family", "In honor/memory/celebration of…", "Community bands rock!", etc.

MCM Musicians:  You may hand your donations to the MCM treasurer or your band's manager at any rehearsal.

IMPORTANT:  You must contact us before making any donation of goods or services to be sure the item meets our specific needs.

MCM accepts a variety of in-kind donations such as:

• musical instruments (percussion equipment—new or used in good condition)

• sheet music (concert band, jazz band, small wind/brass ensembles like trio, quintet, flex band, SATB, etc.) 

• stage equipment (music stands, stand lights, heavy duty extension cord)

• office supplies (printer paper, printer ink, mailing labels, label maker/tape)

• services (musical instrument repair, printing/copying, custom sign making)

• foodstuffs and paper goods for bake sales/fundraisers

Your support can leave a lasting impact on local amateur musicians and community audiences while highlighting your business as a champion of the arts!

Ways You Can Help

• Contribute to our general fund to help us keep our bands running and all our concerts free.

• Direct your donation towards band instruments, sheet music, or other music supplies we need.

• Donate goods or services (see examples under "Make an In-kind Donation" above)

• Sponsor a concert or an entire season of music.

Recognition for Your Business

• Acknowledgment of your business on our website and in our concert programs.

• Your business name displayed on a donated instrument, music, or equipment so it is seen every time it is used by our musicians.

Help us keep American community bands thriving and make amateur band music accessible, enriching, and fun for everyone in our community.

If you’re interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact us.

The heart of Maplewood Community Music lies in the commitment of its volunteers—both on stage and behind the scenes.  

Learn more about our current need for volunteers.