Bloomingdale School of Music’s 25th Annual Performathon

A student-driven fundraising campaign and day of performances supporting Bloomingdale’s scholarship fund.

Online Fundraising Campaign – May 12 – 31

In Person Event:
Saturday, May 31, 2025
12 pm – 6 pm
Bloomingdale School of Music
(All are welcome!)

12:00 – 5:00 pm Performances (free and open to the public)
12:00 – 3:00 pm Catered lunch ($10 ticket)
12:00 – 4:00 pm Fun crafts for kids & face painting ($5 ticket)
5:00 – 6:00 pm Winners announced, raffle drawing, free ice cream & snacks reception 

STUDENT SIGN UP INFO BELOW

NOT A STUDENT? RSVP TO JOIN US FOR THE EVENT!

WHY DO WE DO PERFORMATHON?

MUSIC FOR ALL! Over the past decade alone, Bloomingdale has awarded more than $2 million in tuition assistance and aided thousands of families. Help support Bloomingdale’s Scholarship and Financial Aid Program, the core of our mission to provide open access to quality music education.

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?

  • Our annual Performathon is a meaningful way for Bloomingdale students to support each other by raising funds for our scholarship and financial aid program. 
  • Performathon is a great opportunity to perform for a larger audience at our school.
  • Students can win great prizes! See the list below.

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

Students who raise the most will receive:

  • First Prize – Apple iPad 
  • Second Prize – AirPods Max
  • Third Prize – Nintendo Switch OLED Model
  • Fourth Prize – Electric Scooter (ordered for size after the event) 
  • Fifth Prize – Apple Watch SE

Additional student prizes include:

  • All students who have at least 5 donations are entered to win a $200 gift card to Ticketmaster in a random drawing.
  • Students who raise $50 or more receive a BSM tote bag
  • Students who raise $100 or more receive a BSM t-shirt and tote bag
  • Students who raise $500 or more receive a BSM cap, t-shirt, and tote bag

Prizes are determined at 5pm on May 31st. Any donations made after that hour will not be counted towards the prize calculations. The online prize calculations may not reflect offline cash donations made in realtime.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

  • Step 1: Create a personal fundraising page. Sign up here, now through May 26th.
  • Step 2: Sign up to perform live on May 31st. 
  • Step 3: Share your fundraising page with friends and family. Ask for donations!
  • Step 4: Prepare to perform!
  • Step 5: Come to BSM on May 31st for performances, prizes, food, & fun!

WHAT'S PERFORMATHON REALLY LIKE?

Watch this short video to hear directly from one of our participants about what it’s like to take part in this fun, community-driven event.

HOW DO I GET HELP?

For help with any technical issues or questions about the event, please email:
performathon@bsmny.org

PERFORMATHON PRIZES WERE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY:

Wayne Agard
Andrea Gural
Fenney Kuo
Joe Mangum
Cat McKenzie
Jerry Phelps
Julianna Zhang

OUR IN KIND SPONSORS:

Your business here!
Email
gazcona@bsmny.org for details!

Ready to join this year's performathon?

DISCOVER YOUR INNER MUSICIAN!

Join us for Instrument Discovery Day – January 26th, 11 AM – 1 PM. Explore the violin, guitar, trumpet, and more with the guidance of Bloomingdale’s expert faculty. Explore the violin, guitar, trumpet, and more with Bloomingdale’s expert faculty.
Free & fun for all ages!