Support MYS: Other Ways to Support MYS

Inkind donations

Donate your outgrown or unused instruments to MYS. Much easier and faster than trying to sell a used instrument, your donation is tax-deductible and will be put to excellent use.

MYS also occasionally needs professional services – photography, catering, IT, public relations and marketing, etc. If you’re interested in lending your skills to MYS, call the office at 651-699-5811 or email mys@mnyouthsymphonies.org.

Advertise with MYS

Your business can support MYS by purchasing program advertisements in the following publications:

  • Annual Student Handbook – A comprehensive program guide distributed to 400 families and referred to throughout the concert season.
  • Concert Programs (3) – An elegant publication issued to patrons at MYS’ Orchestra Hall performances which draw over 5,000 audience members annually.

Advertising with MYS is a great way to reach a targeted demographic at very reasonable rates. MYS advertisers include the Minnesota Orchestra, Eastman School of Music, Juilliard, San Francisco Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, Northwestern University, Lawrence University, John Waddle Violins, House of Note, Schmitt Music, All Strings Attached, Minnehaha Academy, and Claire Givens Violins.

Download a rate card and advertising contract form or contact MYS at 651-699-5811, or contact Emily Cain, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, at eacain@mnyouthsymphonies.org for more information.

Fundraiser Events

Wreath Sale
Our annual student fundraiser is a holiday wreath sale. We challenge students to help us keep tuition affordable while competing for great prizes! For more information, contact the office at 651-699-5811 or mys@mnyouthsymphonies.org.

Volunteer

Volunteers are very important to the success of MYS! There are many volunteer opportunities throughout the year such as special event management, office help, and concert and rehearsal assistance. MYS also occasionally needs professional services – photography, catering, IT, public relations and marketing, etc. For more information on volunteer opportunities for the 2009-2010 season please download our volunteer brochure. If you’re interested in lending your skills to MYS, contact us at 651-699-5811 or mys@mnyouthsymphonies.org. Please click here to download our volunteer application.