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GREENSBORO, N.C. (October 10, 2022) - The Music Academy of North Carolina held its 6th Annual Lessons for Life Gala on Friday, October 7, 2022, and announced over $300,000 in inspirational gifts which will be used to buy its building, according to Kellie Burgess, Executive Director of the Music Academy of NC.
Friday marked the beginning of a three-year capital campaign to raise one million dollars which will enable the Music Academy to own its building and make some capital improvements. “It is time for the Music Academy to secure a permanent home for the future of our organization. Owning our building will give us the autonomy to make improvements, such as better sound absorption, a newly paved parking lot, and more manageable front doors, to best meet the needs of our students, faculty, and the community we serve”, said Burgess. The long term goal is to raise an additional 1.5 million to establish an endowment to fund facility maintenance.
“For 40 years, the Music Academy has been a resource for music education in Greensboro and it plays an important role in the arts community. The significant support for the building purchase up to this point illustrates that fact," announced board chair, Kate Larson, at Friday’s event.
The Music Academy is committed to providing exceptional music education and removing any barriers that might prevent an individual from participating in its programs and activities. The organization has leased its current building since 1997. No longer having to pay the substantial rent expense will allow for more student scholarships and expanded outreach in collaboration with more than a dozen community partners.
To make a gift to the capital campaign and help turn this dream into reality, contact Associate Director, Stephanie Foley Davis, sfoley_davis@musicacademync.org.
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