Annual Appeal 2026
Every gift matched, dollar for dollar, through Dec 31
Our Board Co-Vice President, Bradley Kulman, has generously pledged a $50,000 matching gift. From November 2 through December 31, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.
Bloomingdale School of Music
Annual Appeal 2026
Every gift matched, dollar for dollar, through Dec 31
Our Board Co-Vice President, Bradley Kulman, has generously pledged a $50,000 matching gift. From November 2 through December 31, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.
A Message from Our Executive Director
“Every single person I’ve met here comes to this work with the same goal: to do it together. All of us, making sure this is a place where people can make music, be creative, stretch themselves, and be the truest version of who they want to be.”
— Rachel Black, Executive Director
In music, a unison moment carries a rare, undeniable power. It occurs when individual instruments—each with their own unique voice—align on the exact same pitch, creating a breathtaking sense that we have arrived.
At Bloomingdale School of Music, music is shared, lived, and woven into the fabric of our Upper West Side community. Our school thrives when our faculty, staff, board members, and families come together, each playing an essential role in advancing our shared mission.
This year’s Annual Appeal theme is In Unison, celebrating what we can accomplish together to ensure accessible, transformative music education for every student who walks through our doors.
Together, we can make beautiful things happen when we move In Unison.
Music lessons build essential life skills—self-assurance, discipline, reflection, and leadership—that students carry into their schools, homes, and futures.
Bloomingdale is more than a school—it’s a second home where people connect in person, creativity flourishes, and music brings people together in a warm, welcoming environment away from the digital noise of everyday life.
Generations of families return to Bloomingdale, proving that accessible music education shapes lives across a lifetime.
Keeping music alive requires a full ensemble—teachers, staff, parents, and generous donors pulling together in unison.
In Their Own Words
Students, faculty, staff, and board members share what it means to make music together at Bloomingdale.
“I’m constantly learning, and that’s a joy to me because learning is a real passion of mine. I get to make music—not only do I get to make something I love, but it’s also a journey of learning… It’s really special to have a community all joined together by one singular thing, which is music, because they learn to be with each other and play. It shows a unity in the world that is possible.”
— Kendryck, Bloomingdale Student
“When I think of the theme ‘In Unison,’ I think of how all of us together can make that experience possible. So the families, the students, the staff, the faculty, come together to help each student discover the joy of making music and finding their own voice... There’s nothing more that I want than to keep Bloomingdale School of Music making music for the community, with the community.”
— Patti, Faculty Member
“There is so much passion in every single person, because everyone needs to be really in this in order for it to work. It’s a well-oiled creative machine... If there is anything else I’d like to say, it’s thank you to everyone who has ever supported this school... It truly is a group effort. If you really, truly believe in it, it’s the time to show us that.”
— Dayna, Staff Member
“Some people might be able to give a little. Some people might be able to give a lot. You got to start somewhere and you got to keep going… I would say come to Bloomingdale and stand on the second floor and listen to what it sounds like on a given school day, and look around and see the joy in the faces of the students, and then you’ll see what you’re supporting and you’ll hear what you’re supporting.”
— Ken, Board Member
When we give in unison, we ensure that every student—regardless of financial background—has access to the transformative joy of music.
Your gift directly funds
Removing financial barriers so every aspiring musician can study.
Bringing music to schools and retirement communities throughout the city, as well as onsite live music events like our Faculty Concert Series.
Keeping our historic Upper West Side brownstone filled with learning and inspiration for generations to come.
Every gift made between November 2 and December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.
Make your check payable to Bloomingdale School of Music and mail to:
323 West 108th Street
New York, NY 10025
c/o Noelle Barbera
To give by wire transfer or a gift of stock, please contact Noelle Barbera at nbarbera@bsmny.org for more information.
Your gift can go further! Many companies match employee donations—ask your employer if yours does, and make your support of Bloomingdale count twice.
Thanks to the hard work and commitment of our partners, we are able to continuously strive to make a positive impact on the lives of music lovers everywhere.
With Gratitude To
Every gift, at every level, helps keep Bloomingdale’s music playing. Join us and make your impact go twice as far.
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