Help Sam Merciers Reclaim His Laptop and Future

Hi, my name is Sam Merciers. I'm a composer and teacher who has dedicated my life to creating music and helping students do the same. But right now, I'm facing one of the my life's hardest chapters. After years of teaching and composing, I’ve fallen on tough times and am currently living in a halfway house, trying to rebuild.

I recently finished writing a new solo clarinet piece titled An Unlovely Creature. I hope this work will help me get back on my feet artistically and help me financially. But I’ve hit a roadblock—I had to pawn my laptop, and without it, I can’t engrave the score or get it into the hands of musicians who might purchase and perform and it.

I’m asking for your help to raise $500 to get my laptop back from the pawn shop. This will not only allow me to complete my new work but also help me take an important step toward financial independence. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Music has always been my way forward, and I truly believe this piece could be a new beginning for me. Any contribution, big or small, would mean the world. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this with others would be just as valuable.

Thank you for your support and belief in my music.

With gratitude,

Sam Merciers