Why I Give
In 2003, New England Conservatory went public with its “Gift of Music” capital campaign, whose goal is to raise $100 million by June 30, 2008. Campaign priorities are to strengthen faculty, increase scholarships, fund community activities, build Annual Fund support, and plan campus renewal. With six months to go before close of campaign, we are on target with $93 million raised to date, from thousands of donors who give in many ways.
Here are some of the voices of the campaign’s success. The reasons why they give are as varied as their interests and financial circumstances. What they all share is a desire to make a great institution greater. We hope you will join your voice with theirs and make a gift today.
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Harry Pratt, Trustee Why do I give to NEC? This is a team that will take it all the way to the end. |
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Donna and Charles Hieken, flutist and Bose cofounder Why do we give to NEC? It's an expression of the importance we place on excellence in teaching. |
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Paul Katz, faculty Why do I give to NEC? Its environment of excellence ensures the continuance of the art form. |
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Rose Skolnick, parent Why do I give to NEC? It's where my son has developed a lasting love for the most sublime music. |
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William Brohn '58 M.M., composer/arranger Why do I give to NEC? One of the best things that have happened to me is being reconnected with NEC. |
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Warren Jones ’73, pianist Why do I give to NEC? I love singers. |
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Eve Slater, M.D., parent Why do I give to NEC? Music is essential to my son’s life—and my own. |
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Paul Buttenwieser, psychiatrist, novelist, arts philanthropist Why do I give to NEC? So everyone can have a chance to enjoy Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. |
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Carl Howard '36, composer and engineer Why do I give to NEC? Music is like food. I'm addicted to it. |
updated 2 April 2008