Instrument Drive

Fourth Bi-Annual

Instrument Drive

Your gently used instruments will help area kids

#BeInstrumental by donating gently used musical instruments and equipment for Milwaukee’s young musicians! Following the October 7 drive, donations will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis at the McIntosh|Goodrich mansion. Donated instruments will be cleaned, repaired, provided with new cases, and given to at-need students and schools throughout Southeast Wisconsin.

 

HOW TO DONATE NEEDED INSTRUMENTS DONATION CENTERS


2023 WCM Instrument Drive News Articles

Shepherd Express: Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Hosts Instrument Drive to Support Young Musicians

Milwaukee Record: Wisconsin Conservatory Of Music hosting instrument drive to empower young musicians


MILWAUKEE (September 27, 2023) —
 The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music (WCM) is on a mission to inspire young musicians by providing them with musical instruments. WCM is inviting the community to contribute to this cause by donating gently used instruments that will be refurbished and given to students and schools who cannot afford to rent or purchase instruments.

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CBS 58: Wisconsin Conservatory of Music seeks instrument donations to aid area students and schools 🎶

 


MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is conducting an instrument drive aimed at providing underprivileged students and schools with refurbished musical instruments.

Needed instruments include brass, strings, guitars, wind instruments and percussion instruments, with new cases and cleaning supplies also accepted.

The drive, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, invites community members to donate gently used instruments at four collection centers in the Milwaukee area. Instruments can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

WCM says that since 2017, they have collected over 400 instruments, investing an average of $250 in refurbishment for each. John Bragle, Director of Community Partnerships at WCM, stated in a Wednesday, Sept. 27 press release, “Our mission is to remove barriers and provide access to music instruction by repairing donated instruments and providing them to students who lack the means.”

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Waukesha Freeman: Donate used instruments for young musicians

MUSKEGO — Several area sites will collect used instruments on Saturday that will be refurbished and donated to students and school who cannot afford to rent or purchase instruments, including Music & Arts in Muskego.

Instruments can be dropped off at Music and Arts, 12805 W. Janesville Road, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. The instruments are being collected by the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Instruments should be gently used.

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Milwaukee Community Journal: Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Hosting Instrument Drive to Empower Young Musicians

 

MILWAUKEE (September 27, 2023) — The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music (WCM) is on a mission to inspire young musicians by providing them with musical instruments. WCM is inviting the community to contribute to this cause by donating gently used instruments that will be refurbished and given to students and schools who cannot afford to rent or purchase instruments.

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Saturday, October 7

How to Donate

1. Anyone who would like to make a difference in the lives of Milwaukee’s young musicians are encouraged to make a donation to the Instrument Repair Fund. Donated instruments require an average of $200 in repairs before they can be awarded to a student.

2. Visit an Instrument Drive donation center near you on Saturday, October 7 with a donation from the list of needed instruments.

3. Feel great & celebrate! Because of your generosity, a young musician will now be one step closer to realizing their musical dreams.


Instrument Donation Centers

Find a site near you!

McIntosh|Goodrich Mansion
1584 N Prospect Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Donation Hours:  10am – 5pm

Audubon Court Shopping Center
333 W Brown Deer Rd,
Fox Point, WI 53217
Donation Hours:  10am – 5pm

Brass Bell Music
210 W Silver Spring Dr,
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Donation Hours:  10am – 4pm

Music & Arts
12805 W Janesville Rd,
Muskego, WI 53150
Donation Hours:  10am – 4pm


Instruments Needed

Brass

Euphonium / French Horn / Trombone / Trumpet / Tuba / Various Horns

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Guitar

Acoustic Guitar / Classical Guitar / Electric Bass / Electric Guitar / Ukulele

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Percussion

Complete Drum Sets

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Strings

Cello / Double Bass / Harp / Viola / Violin

Winds

Bassoon / Clarinet / Flute / Oboe / Piccolo / Saxophone – All Types

Accessories

New Instrument Cases / Instrument Cleaning Supplies

Although we love pianos, organs, kazoos, recorders, hand drums, cajons, frame drums, congas, and bongos,
we unfortunately can not accept these instruments at this time.


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Don’t have a musical instrument?

Your gift will repair donated instruments.

Each donated instrument needs necessary repairs before it can find new life with a young musician. Repair costs are estimated at $180 per instrument. By making a gift to the WCM Instrument Repair Fund, you have the power to shape a musical journey.

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