The School of Music and Dance is grateful to its many donors, friends, and supporters who have helped sustain its excellent programs in music and dance. The next generation of talented performing artists is actively pursuing their career dreams through their performance experiences, academic preparation, and dedicated individual practice while enrolled at San Diego State.

How can you support our efforts? Here are just a few of the opportunities…..

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

Friends of Music and Dance

Friends of Music & Dance at San Diego State University are a group of alumni, parents and friends that are committed to quality educational opportunities in the arts at SDSU. As a contributor to Friends of Music & Dance, you provide critical financial support to students of Music and Dance at San Diego State University. Contributions at all levels are welcome and are used to attract top talent from the region by funding scholarships and student enrichment packages.

In appreciation for your support, Friends of Music & Dance receive a variety of exclusive opportunities including program recognition and private performances.

Named Scholarships

Establishing a scholarship named for a donor or to honor an individual or group with a three-year commitment of $5,000 per year.

Endowed Scholarships

Establishing an endowed fund that will support students in perpetuity can be done on two levels, $25,000-$49,999 designated to the School of Music and Dance or as a Named Endowed Scholarship. Named Endowed Scholarships are established with a minimum gift of $50,000.

Special Student Projects and Professional Development

We are seeking funding to help support students in their professional development beyond the SDSU campus. These funds can be used to promote students’ study abroad (a requirement in our performance curriculum), field research, conference attendance and participation, and a host of other academically-based activities that serve to showcase our best students.

Graduate Residency Program (Artist Diploma)

Program Support
Program funds are held in reserve by the Director for use in supporting special projects, commissions, partnerships with professional arts organizations, tours, or other program related expenditures that promote excellence, advance the School’s standing the in music and/or dance profession, and that may occur on short notice.

Special Interest Areas
Perhaps you have a special affinity for opera, Javenese gamelan, or the violin? You may designate a donation to be used for a specific area – simply indicate that on your check!

Corporate and Community Partnerships

For over 20 years the San Diego Kiwanis Club and SDSU have worked together to raise funds for the School of Music and Dance. Click here for additional details about this partnership and the upcoming fundraising concert on April 26.

Donna M. Conaty, Director
School of Music and Dance
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4512
(619) 594-6037
dconaty@mail.sdsu.edu

For additional information about giving opportunities, and donation categories such as bequests, planned gifts, pledge gifts etc., please contact:

Amberlie Phillips
Associate Director of Development
College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4512
(619) 594-2078
aphillip@mail.sdsu.edu

Matching gifts are available from many employers. Click here to determine if your company will match a donation to the School of Music and Dance at San Diego State.