SCHOLASTIC PARTNERSHIP WITH GIFT OF MUSIC

WHAT PARTNERSHIP MEANS

A partnership with Gift of Music isn’t a transaction, it’s a long-term collaboration focused on student growth, director support, parent involvement and the advancement of music education. Regardless of the size of your program, Gift of Music is here to support and elevate what you are building and the vision that you have for both your program and your professional growth.

HOW IT STARTED AND GREW

In 2015 Gift of Music was born with the simple idea to find musical instruments that were no longer being used and get them in the hands of students who may not be able to afford them. Since the humble beginning, we’ve grown into a regional force for Music Education as a complete music store, which funds our charitable programs.

One of our standout offerings is our Reduced and Gifted instrument rentals for families with financial need. It’s just one of many things that sets Gift of Music apart.

WHAT WE DO

BEGINNER INSTRUMENT RENTALS

DIRECT SALES FOR SCHOOL INSTRUMENTS

EXPERT INSTRUMENT REPAIR SERVICE

STUDENT UPGRADE INSTRUMENTS

PRIVATE LESSONS AND MASTER CLASSES

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES

ALL POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT!

WHAT MAKES GIFT OF MUSIC UNIQUE?

As the only non-profit based music store, we have an entirely different motivation for what we do. We are mission-driven, not profit-driven, and always student-focused. Our goal is to provide tailored services to each partner, recognizing that no two music programs are alike. We are here to support your program, and we rely on open communication, honesty, and collaboration to ensure we are always moving forward together.

 

Gift of Music is an all-inclusive, accessible vendor providing instrument rentals, student upgrades, school-owned instrument sales, expert repairs, a full line of accessories, private lessons and special classes for students, and important educational opportunities for music educators. Since opening in 2015, we’ve built many strong partner relationships with top-tier music educators and their school programs. Our system of PARTNERSHIP REWARD LEVELS provides what we’ve always believed in: fairness, transparency, and cooperation that is mutually beneficial.

 

Directors need allies who understand your daily challenges and concerns. We do, because we are staffed by music educators at every level. When you choose Gift of Music, you are getting more for your money. Instruments, repairs, rentals for students – all of these are things you need – along with the added benefit of knowing your support means that more kids can receive help to learn and grow as musicians. But you also get tangible benefits that can financially and operationally help you your program. Becoming a partner school and achieving Reward Levels saves money on school-owned instrument repairs, lowers your costs on purchases of instruments and accessories, gives your students priority for loaner instruments, earns discounts on our Scholastic Education events, and even unlocks the opportunity for special events in your program like master classes and professional development.

 

Together, let’s build a bridge of trust, service, and innovation for what is possible in your program while redefining the importance of educational partnership!

 

TAILORED SERVICE & FLEXIBILITY

TRANSPARENT & FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES

BOUNDARIES & SHARED SPACES

UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU

  • Customized solutions tailored to your program’s size, budget, and goals (short and long term).
  • Agile and adaptable service whether you’re a growing middle school program or an established high school with multiple ensembles.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair minor issues on-site, reducing downtime, while allowing your program to run smoothly.
  • We believe in fair pricing from the start. No gimmicks, no bait-and-switch. Honesty first!
  • Gift of Music is committed to being strong in all offerings including customer service, repair, delivery, inventory, and educational support.
  • We aim to deliver professional-quality service with a personal touch, geared toward supporting music educators.
  • We understand that schools sometimes work with multiple businesses and recognize policies that may be beyond a director’s control. We simply ask our partner schools to consider our pricing, service, availability, and long range commitment to your program.
  • Our goal is simply to earn your trust so Gift of Music can become your most consistant go-to partner, striving to exceed the standards of your program.
  • What are your priorities as a music educator?
  • Where are your current challenges and roadblocks?
  • What creative, unique solutions can we help develop for your program, together?

PARTNERSHIP

REWARD LEVELS

  • Register online by June 15 to become a Scholastic Partner.
  • Commit to including Gift of Music as a rental option.
  • Rewards accrue on a school-year basis.
  • Participation in Rentals, Repairs, and Sales (all 3) earns one Tier upgrade

MAESTRO - TIER 1

  • 30+ Active Rentals
  • $7,500 per year in School-owned instrument repairs
  • $5,000 per year scholastic purchases (instruments and accessories)
  • Attend one Scholastic Education Event
  • Refer 5 students to Private Lessons
  • Host a Scholastic Education Event
  • Direct Referral of a school at minimum of Overture Tier level

(Achieve 4 to Qualify)

Benefits: Lowest available pricing on all sales of instruments and accessories | 15% discount for school repairs | Priority status for school repairs | 25% discount on Educational event registration | Top priority for Reduced and Gift rental instruments | Top priority for loaners for student repairs | Delayed billing for off-season repair projects | Feature in online program Spotlight | Options for free in-school Educational events | Invitation-only scholarship opportunities | Customized online store for students | Weekly Scholastic Partner visit

VIRTUOSO - TIER 2

  • 30+ Active Rentals
  • $7,500 per year in School-owned instrument repairs
  • $5,000 per year scholastic purchases (instruments and accessories)
  • Attend one Scholastic Education Event
  • Refer 5 students to Private Lessons
  • Host a Scholastic Education Event
  • Direct Referral of a school at minimum of Overture Tier level

(Achieve 3 to Qualify)

Benefits: Aggressive pricing on all sales of instruments and accessories | 5% discount for school repairs | 10% discount on Educational event registration | Priority status for Reduced and Gift rental instruments | Available loaners for student repairs | Delayed billing for off-season repair projects | Bi-weekly Scholastic Partner visit

OVERTURE - TIER 3

  • 30+ Active Rentals
  • $7,500 per year in School-owned instrument repairs
  • $5,000 per year scholastic purchases (instruments and accessories)
  • Attend one Scholastic Education Event
  • Refer 5 students to Private Lessons
  • Host a Scholastic Education Event
  • Direct Referral of a school at minimum of Overture Tier level

(Achieve 2 to Qualify)

Benefits: Competitive pricing on all sales of instruments and accessories | 10% discount on Educational event registration | Dedicated Scholastic Partner Associate

PRELUDE - ENTRY LEVEL

  • Any Active Rentals
  • Any School-owned instrument repairs
  • Any scholastic purchases (instruments and accessories)
Benefits: Competitive pricing on all sales of instruments and accessories | 10% discount on Educational event registration 

READY TO BECOME A SCHOLASTIC PARTNER?

Register Online now!  Must be registered by June 15th to qualify.

 

Choose your online Partnership Form and submit.  A Scholastic Partner Associate will contact you.