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When you support ABOP
you help us reimagine our national orchestras as entities that reflect our country’s diversity and provide the means
to build an expanded roster of qualified Black percussionists. Your gift today is much appreciated.
ABOP is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) California nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
ABOP is committed to supporting the next generations of Black symphonic percussionists. You, as an individual, can make a difference in shaping the future of our symphony orchestras. Your generous support is appreciated at any level. (To dedicate your contribution “in memory of” or “in honor of” please add a note on PayPal’s Donate page.)
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
ABOP is committed to seeing our nation’s diversity reflected in our symphony orchestras. As a corporate sponsor, your brand will be associated with the message of equality and the forward momentum of change in the performing arts. To learn more about about ABOP corporate sponsorships, logo placements, or naming opportunities, please contact us at info@abop.us.
“BOP SPONSOR” $5,000
If you enjoy nurturing the talent of a young professional, support a Protégé as a “BOP Sponsor.” Your donation will help a BOP move forward in their training, including instruction with their Mentor, master classes and workshops, instrument acquisition or rental, music, mallets, and supplies. For information about being a BOP Sponsor, contact us at info@abop.us.
INSTRUMENT DONATIONS
We need your surplus instruments! Please consider donating your extra or unused instruments, mallets, and accessories to ABOP. For details about how to donate these items, please contact us at info@abop.us.
MATCHING GIFTS
Does your employer participate in a corporate matching-gift program? If so, consider joining the program with your employer today and double your donation to ABOP. We’re happy to coordinate this program with your employer. Contact us at info@abop.us.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
We welcome your in-kind donations. A few examples: concert and festival tickets; frequent flyer miles; passes to the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention; instrument storage; rehearsal space; selected method books; audio-video equipment; iPads, laptops, etc. Contact us at info@abop.us.
VOLUNTEER
Join our volunteer team and support what we do. Just a few hours a month can make a difference. Whether you’re a spreadsheet guru or prefer working with people, there’s plenty to do for anyone who wishes to support ABOP. For volunteer opportunities, please contact us at info@abop.us.
Thank you to our partners and collaborators for their generous contributions.
Their participation helps to ensure that ABOP accomplishes its mission
to increase diversity in our nation’s symphonic orchestras.
A special thank you to Sabrina Motley, Alice Coulombe, and Kenneth Park for their generous support of ABOP and our Mentorship Program.
Corporate Partners
Education Partners
Aspen Music Festival and School
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Cleveland Institute of Music
Eastman School of Music
Faith Lutheran High School (Las Vegas, NV)
Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music
Pasadena Unified School District (Pasadena, CA)
San Francisco Conservatory
University of Georgia
Community Partners
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA)
Pasadena Community Orchestra
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
STRATEGIC Partner
Percussive Arts Society (PAS)
If you or your organization would like to collaborate with us and become an ABOP Partner, please contact us at info@abop.com