Pod Squad members turn ripples into tidal waves!
New & upgrading members can help us unlock $50k in matching funds to support accessible early childhood music
Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, the yearly impact of all new or upgrading Pod Squad memberships between now and June 17, 2022 will be matched up to a total of $50,000!
That means the support you give by becoming a Pod Squad member now is worth twice as much to the families who will see immediate and lifelong benefits from our early childhood and youth music programs.
Children who participate in early childhood educational programs enter school more ready to learn.
Nearly a dozen long-term (longitudinal) studies have shown that kids with early childhood learning experiences not only had improved performance in reading and mathematics (in both elementary and secondary school), but also a reduction in special education placement and grade retention, along with a host of additional benefits.
Great Bend’s Sound Scholars™ early childhood program not only makes these kinds of daily, interactive, group learning experiences accessible to nearly all families, it does so with the additional horsepower that music brings to all forms of learning.
Today, Sound Scholars™ is serving hundreds of kids (ages 2 through grade 3) in 34 states and 6 additional countries.
And with your help, we can provide it for the thousands.
Thousands of kids and families who will benefit from increased academic success for years, along with improved problem solving skills, emotional awareness, self-management and so much more.
Help us meet the match by joining the Pod Squad!
Every $10 becomes $20!
Every $25 becomes $50!
Every $50 becomes $100!
“It was clear from the beginning of our very first virtual music lessons that Great Bend Center for Music is doing so much more than just helping kids become great musicians. I have loved watching my son practice new skills, and I have seen him develop his cooperation, teamwork, listening skills, and critical thinking along the way. Whether or not he grows up to be a musician, I am so glad he has had such a positive experience with an awesome teacher and a community.”
– Sound Scholars™ parent
Join or upgrade for a chance to win local favorites!
In addition to the rewards of membership, anyone joining or upgrading through June 17 will be entered in a drawing to win prizes celebrating our remarkable community, including:
$5K unlocks:
- Guaranteed reward for all contributors:
Great Bend Sticker Set
$10K unlocks:
- Guaranteed reward for all contributors:
Limited edition 2022 Great Bend Notecards - Drawing entry for all contributors:One (1) drawing entry for all contributors for:
Hama Hama Clam Steaming Kit
$25K unlocks:
- Guaranteed reward for all contributors:
George Stenberg 2022 Hood Canal Digital Background/Wallpaper - One (1) drawing entry for all contributors for:
Hood Canal Art Block Print by Alexan Ehrich
Hood Canal Fine Art by Bri Anne Waite
$50K unlocks:
- One (1) drawing entry for all contributors for:
Pacific Northwest Gourmet package the includes Taylor Shellfish Baked Oyster Kit, Chef Xinh Cookbook & Hardware Distillery Cocktail Kit
The more members who join, the more prizes that will be unlocked, including guaranteed rewards for all participants!
Join or upgrade for a chance to win local favorites!
$5K unlocks:
- Guaranteed reward for all contributors:
Great Bend Sticker Set
$10K unlocks:
- Guaranteed reward for all contributors:
Limited edition 2022 Great Bend Notecards - Drawing entry for all contributors:One (1) drawing entry for all contributors for:
Hama Hama Clam Steaming Kit
$25K unlocks:
- Guaranteed reward for all contributors:
George Stenberg 2022 Hood Canal Digital Background/Wallpaper - One (1) drawing entry for all contributors for:
Hood Canal Art Block Print by Alexan Ehrich
Hood Canal Fine Art by Bri Anne Waite
$50K unlocks:
- One (1) drawing entry for all contributors for:
Pacific Northwest Gourmet package the includes Taylor Shellfish Baked Oyster Kit, Chef Xinh Cookbook & Hardware Distillery Cocktail Kit
The more members who join, the more prizes that will be unlocked, including guaranteed rewards for all participants!
It’s time to make waves!
First Wave
INDIVIDUAL: $10/MONTH
FAMILY: $20/MONTH
FIRST WAVE BENEFITS:
- Quarterly Newsletter & Annual Report
- Recital & Concert Live Streams
- Monthly Podcast Episodes
- 15% Discount On All Fee-Based Programs
- 15% Off Event & Concert Tickets
A YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP FUNDS:
- Individual: One 10-Week Term and Special 3-Week Term of Sound Scholars™ for One Student
- Family: One 10-Week Term of Sound Scholars™ for Three Students
Second Wave
INDIVIDUAL: $30/MONTH
FAMILY: $60/MONTH
SECOND WAVE BENEFITS:
- All First Wave Benefits, Plus:
- Free Chorale and/or Youth Chorale Membership
- Free Admission to All Fee-Based Programs
- Free Event & Concert Admission
A YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP Funds:
- Individual: One 10-Week Term and Special 3-Week Term of Sound Scholars™ for One Student
- Family: One 10-Week Term of Sound Scholars™ for Three Students
Third Wave
INDIVIDUAL: $75/MONTH
FAMILY: $150/MONTH
THIRD WAVE BENEFITS:
- All First & Second Wave Benefits, Plus:
- Tickets to New Music Gala (August 2022)
- Advance Reservation Window and Priority Seating to All Events
- Special Pod Squad Swag
- Acknowledgement in Annual Report
A YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP Funds:
- Individual: A Year of Sound Scholars™ For One Student Plus Cost of Instruments
- Family: A Year of Sound Scholars™ Plus Cost of Instruments and Cutting Edge Technology
More ways to make waves!
Does Your Company Match Donations?
Combining your company’s matching gift with our current donor pledge could mean Pod Squad Membership goes 3–4x as far to support our no and low barrier community music programs!
To find out if your company has a matching gift policy and learn how to take advantage of it, enter your employer’s name in the search box below. Please contact your Human Resources department if you are unable to locate your company — they may still provide matching gifts!
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