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Ali Akbar College of Music Annual Scholarships

Annual scholarships in varying amounts will be awarded by the scholarship committee. All awards are renewable. Scholarship recipients are required to work a maximum of 2 hours per week in the office or store. Annual scholarships reflect a donor's commitment to support a scholarship for a specific number of semesters or years. Contributions made will be expended in the same fiscal year.

The AACM offers 4 semesters yearly. A typical semester of study with Ali Akbar Khan or Swapan Chaudhuri can range from $300 - $650 depending on the number of classes a student wishes to take and the level of learning they are capable of. The scholarship committee will review the applications and discuss with each eligible student the number of classes they need or are able to commit to according to their abilities. Each scholarship will be tailored to the student. Endowed scholarships create a permanent fund.

Contributions will be prudently invested with the Marin Community Foundation to ensure that the scholarship retains its value in the years to come. Scholarships established through endowments are funded through the income earned by the endowment. The Marin Community Foundation trustees establish the payout rate on an annual basis.

If you are interested in creating an endowed scholarship please contact Mary Khan at:
415 454-6372 to discuss this option.

As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors and friends to stay afloat and continue to offer quality music education and programs that remain affordable and accessible. By supporting our work, you will be associating yourself with the premier teaching institution of North Indian classical music in the world, and helping to extend this wonderful tradition for the enjoyment of all. Read on!

In late 2003, we re-launched our donations program as the AACM Society of Music Patrons, and our mission is this: To promote the preservation, appreciation and propagation of North Indian classical music through quality teaching by resident and visiting faculty, concerts and master classes, accessible multimedia archives and recordings, and family and youth-oriented activities that cultivate the next generation of music lovers.

All donors are automatically inducted into the Society for a period of one year.
Please scroll down to see all the associated benefits.

To make a tax-deductible contribution, please mail us your check payable to "Ali Akbar College of Music" (or "AACM"), or call us with your credit card information. Or, you may use our secure sign-up form to make your donation.

Levels of Recognition:

Friend $40
• newsletter & concert calendar mailings
• concert discounts (up to 20%)
• listing in 'Thank you donors' portion of website
• invitations to special programs and events

Music Lover $75
• "Friend" level benefits
• 5% off AACM store purchases

Connoisseur $125
• "Friend" level benefits
• 5% off AACM store purchases
• 2 concert discount coupons for friends

Benefactor $250
• "Friend" level benefits
• 10% off AACM store purchases
• free admission for 2 people to one AACM concert

Patron $500
• "Friend" level benefits
• 10% off AACM store purchases free
• admission for 4 people to one AACM concert
• 4 concert discount coupons for friends

Akbar Durbar $1000
• "Friend" level benefits
• 15% off AACM store purchases
• free admission for 4 people to two AACM concerts
• 6 concert discount coupons for friends premier listing in concert programs

Maestro's Circle $5000
• "Akbar Durbar" level benefits
• front page feature on our website with a logo and links on all HTML
• free admission for 2 for all AACM concerts for one year

Our thanks to the California Arts Council:

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