Bill's --A Little Music Can Make a Big Difference!

A Little Music Can Make a Big Difference!

I'll admit it. I'm one of those people who spends Monday evenings singing with about 70 other people. I'm proud to be a member of Voices West, an auditioned, all-volunteer community choir that has been bringing beautiful music to Colorado audiences since 1978.

But we're more than a group of people who enjoy singing. Our mission is to bring hope, joy, and vitality to our community through extraordinary choral music. We perform everything from classical and traditional music to contemporary, jazz, and just about everything in between.

And our music reaches beyond the concert stage. Our smaller ensemble, Summit Sound, takes music into senior living communities, schools, and other community events. We also support music education in local schools through our annual benefit concert.

Why do I love being part of this organization? Because music has a way of doing something pretty remarkable. It brings people together, lifts spirits, creates connections, and sometimes gives us a much-needed break from everything going on in the world. There's something special about watching an audience respond to a piece of music we've spent weeks preparing. It's a reminder that what we do really does matter.

Of course, producing great music takes more than just showing up and opening our mouths. There are conductors, accompanists, rehearsal and performance spaces, music, and all the behind-the-scenes expenses that keep an organization like ours going. And since we're an all-volunteer nonprofit, community support makes a real difference.

Here's where you can help!

Colorado Gives Day is officially December 8, but early giving starts November 1. This year, there's an especially good reason to consider supporting Voices West.

Colorado Gives Foundation is matching new monthly recurring donations dollar for dollar on the first month's contribution, up to $100 per donor, while matching funds last! That means a new $25 monthly donation becomes $50 for that first month, and a $100 monthly donation becomes $200. Your monthly support continues beyond that, helping us plan and bring more music to our community throughout the year.

You can also make a one-time donation, which helps Voices West receive a share of Colorado Gives' additional incentive funds.

If you've ever enjoyed a Voices West performance, believe in the value of music in our community, or simply think the world could use a little more harmony (and maybe a little less noise), I'd love for you to consider making a contribution.

Every dollar helps, and no donation is too small. You don't even have to be able to carry a tune to participate. In fact, that's one of the nice things about being an audience member!

Here's the link to contribute:

https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/voiceswest

If you'd like to learn more about us, visit www.voiceswest.org.

Thanks for considering supporting something that means a lot to me. And who knows? Maybe we'll see you at a concert sometime. We promise to do the singing!

Thank you!