Play It Forward:
Columbia Falls Junior High Music Education Drive

Why We're Fundraising

Music education builds confidence, creativity, teamwork, and lifelong skills—which is why every sixth grader in School District 6 participates in the music program. 

Our talented young musicians are full of passion and potential, but many of our instruments are old, worn out, or too few to go around. Some date from the 1960s (or before!) and need frequent repair. Parts can be hard to find. On the choir side, our singers need new risers to ensure their safety.

With your support, we can:

🎷 Replace aging instruments

🥁 Add new sections to our band

🧰 Provide safe, proper equipment for practice and performance

🎵 Give every student the opportunity to play

Progress to Date

To jump-start this drive, CFAF purchased four new trombones in 2024. 

In 2025, a $15,000 grant from the Whitefish Community Foundation allowed us to provide a vibraphone, two French horns, a baritone saxophone, and a PA system, including a mixer, speakers, subwoofer, and wireless microphones. 

We are currently seeking individual, corporate, and non-profit donations to help us complete Phase I of this project, which includes:

• Percussion instruments (marimba, xylophone)

• Wind instruments (French horns, trombones, flutes)

• Choral risers

• Equipment (stand racks)

Phase II will include:

• Percussion instruments (timpani, auxiliary)

• Wind instruments (trombones, tuba, clarinets)

• Choir shell

• Equipment (sheet music, instrument shelving, chair racks)

Sponsors

To date, this project has received generous community support from:

• Columbia Falls Academic Foundation

• Whitefish Community Foundation ($15,000 Community Grant)

• Flathead Electric Cooperative Roundup for Safety ($3,000 Roundup for Safety Grant)

How You Can Help

By donating, you'll help create an even better environment for our students to learn, grow, and shine on stage.

💸 Donate – Every dollar makes a difference!

📢 Spread the Word – Share our page with family, friends, and music lovers.

🧡 Support the Arts – Show your love for school music programs!

Phase I Goal: $65,000

Let’s put quality instruments into the hands of our future musicians. Your willingness to Play it Forward will help us create performances our community can be proud of—and memories our students will never forget.

🎼 Donate today and help our student musicians play and sing on!