Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

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This campaign ended on March 26, 2026
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Irving S. Gilmore School of Music 🎵

Your support helps students in the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music turn their passion for music into professional careers with lifelong artistic impact. Through performance opportunities, mentorship from expert faculty and a vibrant community of musicians and scholars, students develop the skills needed to thrive as performers, educators and creative leaders.

Donor support strengthens Experience Driven Learning, including ensembles, guest artist residencies and professional development opportunities that prepare students for the evolving music industry. By investing in the School of Music, you help ensure students have the resources, training and performance opportunities needed to share their artistry and enrich communities through music

Greatest Needs

A gift to Greatest Needs provides unrestricted funding for the most urgent priorities within the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music. This fund allows the college to respond quickly to opportunities that directly enhance student learning, professional development, and creative exploration.

Scholarship Funds

The scholarship fund provides flexibility to offer tuition support to exceptional students who may not fit existing scholarship criteria. Your gift helps remove financial barriers so Broncos can focus on their studies.

Bronco Marching Band Your support helps the Bronco Marching Band serve as a proud ambassador for Western Michigan University, performing at home and away games, bowl games and community events. Gifts help fund travel opportunities, performances and mentorship experiences where WMU students inspire and connect with the next generation of musicians. 💛🎹


Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon34%Alumni
Friends icon24%Friends
Suitcase icon13%Faculty/Staff
Book icon4%Students
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Mrs. Diane and Mr. David Michelson
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Reagan Soekarmoen & Elizabeth Soekarmoen
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Lenette & Stuart Sostmann

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