Empower Instrumental Music
with our Foundation

The Midwest Clinic Foundation empowers instrumental music education by ensuring the continued growth and success of The Midwest Clinic, North America’s premier conference for band and orchestra educators. We provide essential support to maintain the Clinic’s position as a leading international platform for innovation, collaboration, and excellence in music education.

The Foundation’s support focuses on several key areas:

Cultivating Artistic Excellence: The Foundation invests in exceptional clinicians and performers, enriching the conference with high-quality educational sessions and inspiring live performances that foster professional growth.

Championing Inclusivity: We provide financial assistance to ensembles and directors from underserved and diverse communities, ensuring their participation and amplifying their voices within the conference.

Empowering Educators: Scholarships are awarded to deserving band and orchestra directors, enabling them to access professional development opportunities at the Clinic and bring valuable knowledge back to their students.

Expanding the Repertoire: The Foundation commissions original compositions, fostering creativity and enriching the landscape of instrumental music. These works premiere at the conference, inspiring audiences and performers alike.

Broadening Access to Resources: We facilitate the distribution of recordings and educational materials from the Clinic, ensuring these valuable resources reach a wider audience of educators and musicians globally.

Amplifying Impact: In partnership with The Midwest Clinic Board of Directors, the Foundation extends the reach of the Clinic’s resources and programs, fostering innovation and advancing music education on a global scale.

Why Donate?

Contributing to the Midwest Clinic Foundation is a powerful way to invest in the future of the arts, education, and community well-being, ensuring that the transformative power of music reaches as many people as possible. By supporting the Foundation, you can help:

Invest in the Future of Music Education: By supporting the Midwest Foundation, you’re directly impacting the lives of talented young musicians and ensuring the future of music.

Promote Equity and Inclusion: Support a more equitable and inclusive music community by funding scholarships and grants, ensuring musicians, students, and educators from all backgrounds can access the Midwest Clinic’s enriching experiences.

Inspire the Next Generation: Provide aspiring musicians access to instruments, lessons, and performance opportunities. This support can help nurture talent, inspire passion, and guide future generations towards successful music careers.

Fuel Artistic Innovation: Support the creation of groundbreaking new music through our commissioning program, pushing the boundaries of musical expression and enriching the repertoire for performers and audiences alike.

Champion Exceptional Artistry: Your contribution allows us to bring world-renowned clinicians and performers to inspire and educate the next generation of musicians.

Share the Magic of Music: Help us extend the reach of the Clinic with a broader audience by supporting the recording and distribution of performances and workshops.

Leave a Lasting Legacy: Your gift will have a ripple effect, impacting not only the students and educators we serve but also the communities they touch.