Why Give?

Since 1971, Blue Bear has helped more than 25,000 people discover and develop their musical talents, offering them skills for a lifetime of learning and enrichment. Charitable support for our nonprofit work is an important part of keeping Blue Bear alive. Here are some reasons we think helping people make music is important work:

		Music gives young people a way to express themselves, even to find themselves.
		Making music together gives people a positive social experience.
		Music is a deeply meaningful and core mode of human expression for all ages.
		Music can serve as a gratifying counterbalance to demanding professional lives.
		Learning music enhances brainpower and improves academic performance.
		Making music has proven health benefits.
	Just imagine a world without music...

A donation to Blue Bear is an investment in a vibrant, effective, established and long-lived nonprofit organization that improves lives one note at a time. With the disappearance of music programs in the schools, we are an increasingly important community resource. Making music helps make the world go 'round; your contribution will help Blue Bear stay around.

With thanks and gratitude,

Kevin Marlatt
Executive Director
Blue Bear School of Music