Dear Orchestra parents,
Our Orchestra 2026 Fundraising Campaign will take place in January. You are key members in this fundraising project and no small amount is small for us. Thank you for reading all this info and for encouraging your students to participate 🙏
Fundraiser details
2025 Fundraising Goal - $10,000
Dates - 01/26/26 through 02/09/26
Where - Fundraising page on the Lively PTSA store
How to donate:
You can use the secure link below (in red) to donate directly through the Lively PTA, and of course you can also send checks or cash to Ms. Calvelo, she will write a receipt to your child so you have proof of payment.
What the funds will support
Get excited! The money you raise will help us get:
New lockers ($13,000)
New orchestra chairs ($100 each)
New double bass stools ($250 each)
New strings (depending on the instrument, they range from $70 to $350)
New shoulder rests for violins and violas ($25 each)
New orchestra music stands ($89 each)
Private lesson scholarships (each lesson is $60 per hour)
End of Year trip (Charter Buses and entrance tickets) $4,000
Raising the money
We’re asking students to text their friends and family the fundraising messages we’ve prepared for them in the fundraising guide. The guide also has fundraising tips to help them succeed.
How you can help
Here’s how you can help!
Contacts - Help them collect phone numbers for friends and family! They’ll text them simple fundraising messages requesting donations.
Reminders - Remind your student to send messages
Donate - Use this fundraising page to support our program!
Thank you for encouraging and supporting your student’s fundraising efforts and our orchestra program!
With gratitude,
Ms. Calvelo