Concert Band ⦁ Thu, Apr 23 ⦁ 7:30 p.m. ⦁ The Woodland, Maplewood
If you love our free performances, enjoy playing in our bands, or want to help preserve the great American community band tradition, we’d love your support!
We accept donations of any size as well as in-kind donations of goods and services and corporate sponsorships. If you can offer your time, we need volunteers, too!
Donate to MCM using several online payment methods including:
PayPal • Credit Card • Debit Card • Venmo • Apple Pay
Note: We publicly acknowledge our donors on our website and in our concert programs.
If you wish to remain anonymous or would prefer we list something other than your name, please provide the exact wording in the donation note field. For example, "The Smith Family", "In honor/memory/celebration of…", "Community bands rock!", etc.
Click the "Donate Online Now" button above to 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 our donors on our website and in our concert programs.
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!, etc.
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Donate with PayPal (if you don't have a PayPal account, you may sign up for free):
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Donate with Venmo (no PayPal account is required):
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Use a note if youor would like to dedicate your donation "In memory/honor/celebration of..." someone.
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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.
Musicians may hand their donation to the MCM treasurer or their 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.
Maplewood Community Music, Inc. is a NJ nonprofit organization and the IRS has determined that Maplewood Community Music, Inc. is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to MCM under IRC Section 170. Please consult with your tax adviser or the IRS to determine whether your contribution is deductible.
Thank you for supporting MCM and helping us continue to bring free music to our community!