<div><strong>We’re almost there — help us finish what we started!</strong>
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<div>Thanks to your incredible support, the Grekin School of Music (home of the Little Bands Academy) has taken a huge leap forward.
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<div>We’ve moved into our very own dedicated space and are hosting our summer camps at the beautiful Pierpont Commons with performances at the Arthur Miller Theater. This is a major milestone for us — and it’s all happening because of you.
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<div>We are almost to the finish line
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<div>We’ve built something amazing, and we need your help to make it sustainable. This fundraiser is our final push to secure everything we need to thrive in our new home — renovations, staff support, and building out the community programs we’ve dreamed about for years.
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<div>And we want to make sure you know— this isn’t just a donation. It’s a chance to invest in your future with us.
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<div><strong> Founding Supporter Rewards</strong>
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<div>We're offering a few special thank-you gifts for those who want to support Grekin School of Music in a bigger way. These rewards are available to families and individuals who are deeply invested in our mission — and who want to help ensure that our school continues to grow and thrive in its beautiful new space.
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<div>⚠️ Please note: All tuition discounts apply to one student only and are non-transferable. If you'd like to support multiple students, you're welcome to make multiple donations.
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<div>$500 – Community Contributor
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<div>$50 credit toward Fall 2025 tuition
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<div>Priority registration for Fall 2025 and Summer 2026
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<div>$2,500 – One-Year Partner
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<div>50% off all lessons, bands, and camps for one student for one full year (Fall 2025 – Summer 2026)
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<div>$5,000 – Two-Year Partner
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<div>50% off all lessons, bands, and camps for one student for two full years (Fall 2025 – Summer 2027)
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<div>$10,000 – Lifetime Patron
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<div>100% off all lessons, bands, and camps for one student, for life
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<div>This is an opportunity to be part of a music school that is community-centered, creatively driven, and fiercely committed to making music accessible, joyful, and powerful.
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<div>Whether you’re a returning family, a long-time supporter, or a fan of what we do — thank you for believing in us and helping us make this happen.
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<div>Let’s finish this journey together — and build the next chapter of the Grekin School of Music.
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<div>Already part of our music school community?
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<div>If you’re a current or past family, we’d actually prefer you donate directly through our website — that way we can receive the funds right away and avoid delays.
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<div>littlebandsmusic.com/fundraisercontribute.html
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<div>You’re also welcome to share this GoFundMe page with friends and extended family who’d love to support our mission!
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<div>Warmly,
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<div>&amp; The Little Bands Academy
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<div><a href="https://www.littlebandsmusic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.littlebandsmusic.com</a>
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Grekin School of Music – Finish the Journey Together

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