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Why Give?

Zephyr Brass Collective is more than just a chamber ensemble — we’re a creative force dedicated to pushing the boundaries of brass performance, commissioning bold new works, and bringing vibrant, genre-defying music to audiences across the country.

But like all independent artists, we rely on the support of our community to keep the music alive and growing. Your contribution helps us do what we do best — make art that matters.

Where Your Support Goes

🎼 Commissioning New Works
We’re committed to expanding the brass repertoire. Your support allows us to work with incredible composers to create new music tailored to our sound and vision.

🎙️ Recording Sessions (Every 2–3 Months)
Each session is an investment in artistic excellence. From hiring engineers to renting space and mixing/mastering, your donation helps us capture and share our music with the world.

🏛️ Performance & Education
We love performing at colleges and universities — especially those with limited budgets. Your support helps cover travel, lodging, and performance costs so we can continue offering masterclasses, workshops, and live shows in communities that need it most.

🧰 Gear & Equipment
From microphones and looping pedals to FX units and sound reinforcement, we’re constantly evolving our toolkit to elevate our live and recorded sound.

🖥️ Essential Overhead
Web hosting, digital distribution subscriptions, paid advertising, and brand development — all the behind-the-scenes pieces that keep us visible and viable.

💛 How You Can Help

Whether it’s a one-time donation or ongoing monthly support, every dollar helps us move forward.

  • 🎁 $25: Helps cover purchasing a commercially available arrangement

  • 🎶 $50: Offsets sheet music licensing or a portion of a pedal or mic

  • 📀 $100: Supports a portion of a recording engineer’s session fee

  • 🏫 $250: Funds a masterclass or university performance

  • 🏗️ $500+: Goes toward commissioning new works or major recording projects

Your gift makes a direct impact. You're not just supporting a group — you're investing in the future of brass chamber music.

 FAQs

  • Currently we are personally funding all of our projects, including self-funding the ability to perform at colleges and universities that don’t have the budget to bring in chamber ensembles.

  • Yes. Zephyr Brass Collective is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

  • Your donation directly supports commissioning new music, recording sessions, equipment purchases, travel for performances and educational outreach, and covering the day-to-day costs of running the ensemble. We’re careful and transparent with how every dollar is spent.

    If you would like to ear mark your donation for a specific project or purpose, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your request.

  • Absolutely! Recurring donations are a great way to help us plan for the future. You'll find that option on our donation form.

  • Yes. Just include a note with your donation or contact us directly if you'd like us to acknowledge your gift publicly or privately.scription

  • Yes! We love working with supporters to bring specific ideas to life. Reach out through our contact page, and we’ll gladly discuss how you can make a targeted impact.

  • If donating financially isn't possible right now, you can still make a huge difference by sharing our music, coming to our shows, following us on social media, and spreading the word to friends and music lovers.iption

  • Yes! We send out regular updates and behind-the-scenes insights to our supporters, so you can see the impact you’re making in action.