Cosmopolitan Music Society is excited to announce our Spring online 50/50 fundraiser! - Grab your tickets now!
Funds raised by this raffle allow us to provide essential resources for our 9 ensembles.
Support The Future of Community Music
with the
60 for 60 Campaign
Our goal is to raise $60,000 that will go directly to funding the future.
All donations of over $25 are tax deductible, and gifts over $1000 receive special recognition and added donor benefits.
Funds from the 60 for 60 Campaign will allow us to provide essential resources for our 9 ensembles, including:
a safe space for folks who need and want music in their lives, including those who may have never participated in ensemble music before.
support for new and current members, our ensembles, and guest artists to bring music and connection to those individuals and communities that may not be able to attend a regular concert performance or join a community music organization.
update and expand our repertoire through commissions of new works for band, chorus, and handbells by composers in Edmonton, Canada, and around the world
purchasing repertoire that reflects the diversity of our city and community.
Did you know, sets of music can easily cost $200-$300 per piece and commissions can run in the multiple thousands of dollars?secure performance spaces
enable transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities to attend CMS events
maintain our extensive percussion collection and beautiful pianos
help us stay in our wonderful home in Old Strathcona, the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
The Beginner Band: a unique program in Canada that enables and educates adults of any background and means to participate in ensemble music making. Under the expert guidance of master educator Dr. Taina Lorenz and professional instrumentalists, people with little to no experience with a wind or percussion instrument can learn how to play and participate in a concert band. This includes training on music literacy, theory, history, ensemble skills and instrument specific lessons.
The Beginner Band program costs over $25 000 per year to run, but the benefits are priceless.
DONOR LEVELS and Benefits:
Friend of CMS: $25 – $499
Music Lover: $500 – $999
Community Builder: $1,000+
All donors receive:
Recognition in year-end CMS concert Program.
Acknowledgment in our Annual Report
Added benefits for Music Lovers
A 60th Anniversary Tote Bag
Reserved seating at all concerts
Two (2) Complimentary Tickets to a CMS Series In-house concert (Christmas, Spring)
Community Builders receive all of the above benefits PLUS
Four (4) Complimentary tickets to the Finale Concert
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Making a Tribute Donation “In Memory” or “In Honour Of” is a wonderful and distinctive way to commemorate a relative or friend who has touched our lives in a significant way – whether they simply enjoyed music or encouraged us to sing or play a musical instrument. You can also make a tribute gift to someone you care about by making a gift in honour of an anniversary, birthday, graduation, or other milestone of your choosing.
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A donation of securities or mutual funds is the most efficient way to give charitably. Since capital gains taxes don't apply, our charity receives the full fair market value when the security is sold, and you get a tax receipt which reflects your larger contribution. This allows you to give more and get more.
CanadaHelps, our trusted partner, will process the donation of your security on our behalf.
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The Cosmopolitan Music Society Endowment Fund is managed by the Edmonton Community Fund
Learn about the Endowment Fund Here -
A Planned Gift in your will is a significant and lasting way for you to leave a legacy of wonderful and exciting community based music. Your Planned Gift will provide you with a way to help ensure that current and future generations of recreational singers and musicians will continue to bring the Magic of Music to children, families, and seniors across the Edmonton Metropolitan Region for years to come. Your gift will also help community based singers and musicians who may be new to music or continuing their musical interests share their live music with the community through the Cosmopolitan Music Society’s music programs. Your legacy will help CMS continue to provide support for its wind band, choral, and jazz band ensembles.
Grocery Cards
Did you know that you can purchase grocery store gift cards through Cosmo? We’ve partnered with No Frills, Save On Foods, Sobeys, Safeway, Spinelli Italian Centre Shop, Real Canadian Superstore, and Co-Op to provide grocery cards through our office.
The best part? Cosmo gets to keep a percentage of the value of the purchase as a donation, and you keep 100% of the face value of the card! It’s a win-win!