Memberships

SEE WHICH INCOME BRACKET YOUR FAMILY FALLS INTO:  When selecting a level on our sliding scale, we encourage families to contribute at the level that is right for them, a level that is meaningful, significant, and affordable. If you are able to donate the amount on the higher end of the sliding scale, please do so as a way of demonstrating your commitment to fair pay for our staff, and equal opportunity for ALL children to learn instrumental music.

WHY A SLIDING SCALE?  A sliding scale donation structure gives all families the opportunity to access our programs. We believe everyone has a right to make music in community and to learn to play an instrument. In order to build a music program that is open to and created by all, we believe a sliding scale will increase access for our students and families, and provide a richer, better experience for everyone who participates. Our sliding scale requires your active participation. Building economic justice takes some time and effort. By using a sliding scale, we are practicing economic solidarity: we are cooperating with all BNS families to create a more equitable, inclusive and just community. We hope that our broad sliding scale allows more people to participate.

All donations are Tax Deductible. Please indicate your donation bracket below so that we can budget.  If the amounts we offered below don’t make sense for your family, please do pick the “Speak with Sarah”  option so we can meet your needs. 

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Up front donations help a lot; we have to purchase / rent many thousands of dollars worth of materials at the start of the school year.  Please select the donation schedule that works for your family.  Once you’ve selected your schedule you will be charged automatically (with an auto-reminder sent beforehand).  If you need to donate by check please contact Sarah – sarahferholt@bns146.org

The payment schedule options that you see below are set up as follows:

1. Your entire donation charged now 

2. Your entire donation charged on Sept. 1

3. ½ of your donation charged on Sept. 1 and ½ of your donation charged on Jan. 1

4. 1/10th of your donation charged on Sept 1 and monthly after that for 10 months (ending June 1)