Why I Give


Thanks to outstanding leadership and support, the Pasadena Conservatory is a thriving, nationally accredited community resource for music study and performance. A key element in the Conservatory's success is its commitment to funding the annual operating budget through a ratio of approximately 75% earned and 25% contributed income. This business model has enabled the Conservatory to attract and retain an excellent faculty; to develop a comprehensive curriculum; and to provide an excellent environment for music study while keeping its tuition affordable.

The Conservatory receives annual support through grants from foundation and organizations and especially through two individual fundraising appeals-the Patron Drive in the summer and the Annual Fund in the fall. Contributions such as memorial and honor gifts are also received throughout the year. These gifts from PCM family and community members, combined with the generosity of the Board and Advisory Board, provide important support for the Conservatory's music programs, masterclasses and community concerts. Individuals who contribute aggregate gifts of $250 or more during the year receive priority invitations to the Mansions & Music concert series and other special events. The Conservatory is grateful to the generous individuals who support PCM and its efforts to provide the highest quality music education for the community. We look forward to acknowledging these donors in the Annual Report published in November.

Jane Kaczmarek


Jane Kaczmarek  
“Music is the balm for all that ails me in life and the busier my life becomes, the more important PCM has become. It is my haven. The place I go to for peace and contemplation and camaraderie. I am so lucky to be living in Pasadena and to have PCM as my home away from home.”

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Olin Barrett


Olin Barrett  
“I give to the Pasadena Conservatory of Music because it is a unique community resource with outstanding leadership. PCM's commitment to supporting the Pasadena Unified School District, its range of programs for music students of all ages and its national accreditation are among distinctive indicators of excellence.”

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Elisa and Eric Callow


Elisa and Eric Callow  
“The Pasadena Conservatory of Music is one of those rare institutions that is: thoughtful and uniformly excellent in its approaches to actualizing its mission generous in its partnering with individuals and community organizations, maintains a consistent practice of self-evaluation and is financially responsible. All of this is achieved while maintaining a commitment to the forward momentum of a vision that continues to extend its value, quality and innovation.”

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