Pledge form and info sheet can be picked up at SJSM, or downloaded from here.
Important Practice-athon Dates:
Monday, April 29th: Event Kick-Off - start tracking your practice!
Thursday, May 16th: Practice-athon Ends
Friday, May 17th: Turn in completed pledge sheets and money by noon.
Saturday, May 18th, 5pm: Awards ceremony at Showcase!
(Event Ticket prices: $35 adults, free for 18 and under.)
Prizes for top student, top studio, and most money raised.
The greatest prize is practicing itself!
How it works
What is a practice-athon?
Students set practice goals for a 3 week period, starting April 29, and collect pledges from sponsors to encourage them to reach those goals. The more they practice the more money they raise.
Why a practice-athon?
The practice-athon is a fundraising effort with the added benefit of students setting and reaching musical goals. Teachers and parents alike realize that practicing is an extremely important part of a child’s music education. In addition, the money raised will be invested right back into our music students, and families in our SJSM community.
How do I collect pledges?
Students raise money from sponsors who support their music education. Sponsors are people like friends and family who care about your education - PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS or UNCLES, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS are all people who are supportive of your practicing efforts! Ask if they would like to sponsor you to practice and help raise money for our SCHOLARSHIP program. Turn in cash, checks, and pledge sheet by May 17 at noon to be eligible for prizes. Credit cards pledges can be made online at stjomusic.org
What are the options for pledging?
FOUR ways to make a pledge:
1. Sponsor a flat total amount.
2. Pledge an amount for minutes practiced.
3. Pledge a flat amount for every day the student meets their daily practice goal.
What will the money be used for?
The money that we raise will provide scholarships and remove obstacles, to help families access music education, and support music education in our community -- expanding access not only at SJSM, but touching lives long-term, from the benefits of arts access.
Do the students receive prizes?
All participants turning in a completed pledge form and minimum of $25 in pledges by May 17 will be recognized at Showcase, our special event on May 18. Special prizes will also be awarded to the student who practices the most, the top studio (minutes of practice averaged between all the students in the studio), and the student who brings in the most in pledges.