Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Central Music Academy
\nLegal Name (if Different): Central Music Academy, Inc.
\nAlso Known As: CMA
\nMailing Address: 3295 Eagle View Lane
\nCity: Lexington
\nState: KY
\nPostal Code: 40509
\nMain Phone: 859-221-2190
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.centralmusicacademy.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 61-1466695
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 24, 2025
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: CMA Empowering Voices Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Central Music Academy (CMA) is a nonprofit that provides free, high-quality music education to youth in Lexington, Kentucky, and the surrounding areas. Since its founding in 2004, CMA has served over 1,600 students, providing over 55,000 free lessons. These children would otherwise not have access to private lessons due to their high cost, which can be a significant barrier for under-resourced families. CMA bridges this gap by offering free, individualized music education. We teach all instruments and a wide variety of genres, ensuring each student can explore and develop their unique creative voice.<\/p>\n
This fall, CMA is launching the Empowering Voices Program to expand access to music education for 25 additional children. The program will provide 30-minute weekly private lessons per student (hour-long sessions available for advanced learners) for all 25 new enrollees. Lessons are tailored to each student\u2019s needs, and we will address CMA\u2019s goals of:<\/p>\n
a) improving clients\u2019 access to music training;
\nb) mentoring students individually to build musical abilities, self-confidence, and goal-setting skills;
\nc) narrowing the achievement gap between students with financial means and those without the capacity to pay for private lessons;
\nd) improving graduation and college attendance rates for our students, as compared to local and state averages<\/p>\n
To enrich the Empowering Voices Program, we plan to purchase 30 additional method books and \u00e9tude collections by composers from diverse cultural and musical traditions. Colleges and professional auditions increasingly expect musicians to demonstrate familiarity with varied repertoire, and we want our students to be part of this tradition, learning from works that celebrate America\u2019s rich musical heritage.<\/p>\n
We are seeking $10,000 in funding from the Hermanowski Foundation to support the Empowering Voices initiative. The total program cost is $23,500, covering 25 students’ lessons, method books, and performance opportunities throughout the fall and spring semesters.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $24,500<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $24,500<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year
\nGeographical Area Served: Lexington, Kentucky
\nAge Group To Be Served: 8-18 (2nd Grade to seniors in High School)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
\nContact First Name: Erin
\nContact Last Name: Walker Bliss
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 859-221-2190
\nContact Email: centralmusicacademy@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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