Well, monies have been trickling in from folks who were unable to attend the recital, and Piano GIrl has her first piano student! She has been trying to find pupils for the last year, and finally did! The good news is that the mama of this new student was willing to pay for 2 months of lessons in advance in order to help bring in some more funds for project Interlochen. Yay!
We still need at least $800. to cover the admission fees, and I haven't even begun to think about ordering all the camp clothing and other necessaries. First things first. So again, if any of you haven't yet donated to this cause, or if you have one of those rich patron of the arts uncles, you still have time!
Proud Mama
Showing posts with label Benefit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benefit. Show all posts
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Recital update
We had beautiful weather, lots of good food, and many wonderful supporters show up yesterday. Piano Girl played well, and fun was had by all.
Many of the folks who came yesterday had already pledged or purchased a key, so it was wonderful that they came to support Piano Girl. We collected almost $600. yesterday. Amy finished her raffle yesterday, and drew names for prizes. She raised $350. We totalled up all the checks and cash, and with egg money, raffle money (Thanks Amy, and thanks to all of you who bought raffle tickets!), and all, so far we have raised a grand total of $1900. How cool is that? I will be sending this to Interlochen by Tuesday.
Special thanks to Mattanata Studios, Puget Sound Digital and the Banner Team, The Foil Hat, and the Food Team (You know who you are, I didn't want to post names). Thanks to all who came and supported Piano Girl.
There are 3 more weeks till the Piano Girl is scheduled to leave for Interlochen. We still have over 50 blank keys on her banner. There is still time to donate to her Music Fund. I am still determined that she will be attending. If anyone has any quick fundraising ideas, or a rich aunt or uncle who would love to be a benefactor to a talented young musician, let me know!
Proud Mama
Many of the folks who came yesterday had already pledged or purchased a key, so it was wonderful that they came to support Piano Girl. We collected almost $600. yesterday. Amy finished her raffle yesterday, and drew names for prizes. She raised $350. We totalled up all the checks and cash, and with egg money, raffle money (Thanks Amy, and thanks to all of you who bought raffle tickets!), and all, so far we have raised a grand total of $1900. How cool is that? I will be sending this to Interlochen by Tuesday.
Special thanks to Mattanata Studios, Puget Sound Digital and the Banner Team, The Foil Hat, and the Food Team (You know who you are, I didn't want to post names). Thanks to all who came and supported Piano Girl.
There are 3 more weeks till the Piano Girl is scheduled to leave for Interlochen. We still have over 50 blank keys on her banner. There is still time to donate to her Music Fund. I am still determined that she will be attending. If anyone has any quick fundraising ideas, or a rich aunt or uncle who would love to be a benefactor to a talented young musician, let me know!
Proud Mama
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Raffle update, and heeeeerrrrreeeee we go!
Because Paypal was down most of the day yesterday, Amy at The Foil Hat has extended the raffle-ticket-purchasing-deadline to 2:10 pm PST or 5:10 CST. You still have time to purchase tickets and win an awesome prize! I hear Libi's washcloths are worth their weight in gold, let alone a few raffle tickets! Head on over and check it out.
I will check in here later this afternoon, right now it is time for hairwashing, and then the putting-on of a fancy recital dress, a run-through on the piano, and then we head out!
Think calm, confident thoughts for Piano Girl.
TTFN,
Proud Mama
I will check in here later this afternoon, right now it is time for hairwashing, and then the putting-on of a fancy recital dress, a run-through on the piano, and then we head out!
Think calm, confident thoughts for Piano Girl.
TTFN,
Proud Mama
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
24 keys down, 64 to go, and 4 days left!!
Yay! Everything is coming together nicely. The banner is finished, a beautiful cake and food are being provided, I have both the video and sound recording set up, the program is lined up and being printed, theFoil Hat raffle is going well, I sent out over 400 invites, airline tickets are being researched and frequent flyer miles have been donated, and people have been writing checks and using the Paypal button in the sidebar. We have 24 out of 88 keys filled already, and have raised just over $1000. so far. That is enough to send in the check for the deposit! We have met 1/4th of our goal, and the event hasn't happened yet!!
Thanks so much to everyone who has offered support to Piano Girl, in all the many ways you have. What a community project this has turned out to be!
I will post the program as soon as it is ready, for those of you who are out there in cyberland and won't be able to attend. The good news for you is that we are going to be recording the performance, and making CD's! Elizabeth wants to "sell" them for donations.
There is still plenty of time to donate if you haven't yet, by either using the Paypal button in the sidebar, or by buying raffle tickets over at The Foil Hat. I thank you, and Piano Girl thanks you.
TTFN,
Proud Mama
Thanks so much to everyone who has offered support to Piano Girl, in all the many ways you have. What a community project this has turned out to be!
I will post the program as soon as it is ready, for those of you who are out there in cyberland and won't be able to attend. The good news for you is that we are going to be recording the performance, and making CD's! Elizabeth wants to "sell" them for donations.
There is still plenty of time to donate if you haven't yet, by either using the Paypal button in the sidebar, or by buying raffle tickets over at The Foil Hat. I thank you, and Piano Girl thanks you.
TTFN,
Proud Mama
Friday, May 25, 2007
One week left!
Well folks, we are down to the wire. The PianoGirl is practicing her pieces about 4 hours a day, and having 2 two-hour long lessons a week (ask me how much driving I have been doing!). She is feeling anxious and excited.
I got food donations and deliveries in place today, I will be talking to my banner team today, the program is lined up and ready (do you want me to post the pieces she is playing?), and I have sent one last round of invites to every single address in my email account.
We have received a total of $700. so far, with pledges for another $200. so we have about $3000. to go. Thanks to everyone who has already donated, or bought raffle tickets. If you want to support Piano Girl but live to far to attend the concert, or can't make it, feel free to donate using the Paypal button in the side bar. Spread the word!
Proud Mama
I got food donations and deliveries in place today, I will be talking to my banner team today, the program is lined up and ready (do you want me to post the pieces she is playing?), and I have sent one last round of invites to every single address in my email account.
We have received a total of $700. so far, with pledges for another $200. so we have about $3000. to go. Thanks to everyone who has already donated, or bought raffle tickets. If you want to support Piano Girl but live to far to attend the concert, or can't make it, feel free to donate using the Paypal button in the side bar. Spread the word!
Proud Mama
Monday, April 16, 2007
Benefit Recital/Community Fundraiser
If you came here from my home blog, you will know that Piano Girl was accepted at Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Camp, and how big of a deal this is to the PG. She applied and was accepted last year, but did not get a scholarship, so was unable to attend. We are totally committed to her attending there this year. But there is the matter of the admission fee, the airline tickets, the camp clothing, etc. The Papa Dude and I were worrying and fussing at first, but I decided to give it up to the universe and trust that we would find a way to make this happen. And lo and behold, we have come up with an idea. Actually, we were given an idea (Thanks, B!). Here it is:
We will be holding a benefit recital for The Piano Girl (we will use her name on the flyers/emails/posters) on June 2nd at 2 p.m.. (It will be held in Bellevue, WA. I will give the address soon.) After the performance we will serving food, and there will be prizes and fun for all.
You can support the Piano Girl in many ways. Coming to the benefit recital is just one way. You can also become one of the Piano Girl's KEY SUPPORTERS! For a donation of $35. or more, you can purchase a piano key. We will have a large banner with the names of all who donate to the Piano Girl Music Fund. We would love to acknowledge you as a supporter/sponsor of
The Best Pianist in the World!
Okay, that is basically what we are thinking of for emails and flyers, and I have someone lined up to do the big banners. I need to put an email in the sidebar- gotta figure that out, but leave a comment if you already know you want to support this wonderfully talented pianist, or if you have ideas to contribute to the benefit.
Proud Mama
We will be holding a benefit recital for The Piano Girl (we will use her name on the flyers/emails/posters) on June 2nd at 2 p.m.. (It will be held in Bellevue, WA. I will give the address soon.) After the performance we will serving food, and there will be prizes and fun for all.
You can support the Piano Girl in many ways. Coming to the benefit recital is just one way. You can also become one of the Piano Girl's KEY SUPPORTERS! For a donation of $35. or more, you can purchase a piano key. We will have a large banner with the names of all who donate to the Piano Girl Music Fund. We would love to acknowledge you as a supporter/sponsor of
The Best Pianist in the World!
Okay, that is basically what we are thinking of for emails and flyers, and I have someone lined up to do the big banners. I need to put an email in the sidebar- gotta figure that out, but leave a comment if you already know you want to support this wonderfully talented pianist, or if you have ideas to contribute to the benefit.
Proud Mama
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