Music Lesson Assistance Fund

$845
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56% of $1,500 goal
13
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This campaign ended on April 19, 2025, but you can still make a gift to Hamline University by clicking here!

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2025 Piper Funding Week
166 Donors - $75,190 Donated
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About

The Music Department is seeking to raise $1,500 to provide music lesson scholarships to Hamline students. Your dollars will go directly to the student to reduce their fee for an entire semester of private lessons to just $100! Successful fundraising in past years has benefited many students who are so grateful for your support of their pursuit of excellence in music performance. Let's keep this going! Please donate to our Music Lesson Fee Assistance Fund to support equal access to this high-impact learning opportunity.

Our music lesson program delivers one-to-one specialized learning to Hamline music students. If you ever took a private music lesson, you know—it supercharges your performance skills! We bring professional musicians to campus, including members of the Minnesota Opera, Minnesota Chorale, and headliners at the Dakota, to teach and mentor our Hamline students in private lessons. The extra fee for this invaluable experience, though modest ($350/semester), can discourage students from participating in lessons, often those who could benefit the most. Our Music Lesson Fee Assistance Fund defrays the student's expense and helps us ensure that all students will have access to and benefit from this essential musical mentorship.

*Any dollars raised over our goal will continue to go toward defraying music lesson fees for Hamline students now and in the future.

Updates
Thank you for supporting Hamline students during Piper Funding Week!

On behalf of the Hamline learning community, thank you. Thank you for providing the vital tools, opportunities, and experiences that empower Pipers to succeed. Your support during Piper Funding Week ensures that the Hamline educational experience remains exceptional for the students of today and tomorrow.

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Thank you again for your support, and stay tuned next week for a fun “Thank You” video and the final campaign results. 

Go Pipers!! 

573 days ago by Chelsea Skluzacek
The final stretch of Piper Funding Week!

Your dedication to Hamline students is amazing! Because of you we’ve raised over $32,000 from 134 donors to support current Pipers! But there is still work to be done. 

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Take action today and ensure meaningful educational experiences for current and future Hamline students.

576 days ago by Chelsea Skluzacek
Midweek Piper Funding Week Update

Your gift is a testament to Hamline’s community, where passion fuels purpose. We are on our way to reach our goal of $60,000 to support Hamline students but there is still work to be done. 

Hamline students are only able to have the exceptional Hamline experience due to support from donors like you. Your gift helps to foster powerful and new opportunities for Pipers in and out of the classroom. Thank you!!

Current opportunities to increase your impact:

  • There are still thousands of matching gift dollars available! 
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Your voice is important and can make a difference. By spreading the word, we can ensure people know that Hamline students are worth investing in. 

Let’s make this year’s Piper Funding Week the best yet! 

578 days ago by Chelsea Skluzacek

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