The Open String depends on supporters like you donating cash, instruments, services, and volunteering their time.
Make a cash donation here today.
The Open String is 100% run by volunteers and all donation proceeds go directly to sourcing instruments for programs after covering minimal overhead and some event expenses.
While it's true that "anything helps", it's good to understand what is useful for us. Below are typical costs for our instrument sourcing. The cost fluctuates with the size and quality of the instruments, which sometimes needs to be higher to meet a particular program's needs.
Donate your instrument to someone in need.
Often a violin or cello is not just an instrument. They can be the lasting echo of ancestors, or the nagging reminder of a hobby abandoned decades before. Whether it is worth several hundred or tens of thousands of dollars, your instrument can be put to a good use through The Open String when your legacy becomes a new person's daily joy.
To donate an instrument to The Open String, please complete and submit our Instrument Donation Form so we can make sure we can accept your gift.
The Open String Member gives reliable, regular support and in return enjoys discounted concert tickets, access to exclusive events, and more.
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