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Help young musicians!

I am Sanjay, a youth member of the TNF Bay Area chapter. Students at the Government Music School in Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu are learning several art forms, but their families cannot afford instruments, music books or concert costumes. I would love to extend a small help to them, and I hope you will join me.

Our goal₹3,00,000about $3,150 USD

Tax-exempt charity, Tax ID 52-1064562. Your donation may be tax deductible.

Why I am doing this

I volunteered as a teacher in India, leading spoken English lessons online and guiding students in maths, science and English in person at a school in Thanjavur. That experience is why TNF matters so much to me.

I wanted to find another way to help and to spread the impact further. I believe financial difficulty should never stop talented students from getting a quality music education or taking part fully in school performances, and this project is how I can help make that true.

How your generous donation helps

  • A nadaswaram, a South Indian wind instrumentBuy musical instruments
  • Tamil devotional music verses on a palm leaf manuscriptBuy music books
  • Bharatanatyam concert costumes on displayBuy concert costumes

Each student is chosen by need and by how fully they take part in music class.

Government Music School

About the School

Tagore Building,
Old Municipality Office,
Kuttai Thidal, Dhali Road,
Udumalpet - 642126,
Tiruppur District,
Tamil Nadu

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The Government Music School building at Tagore Building, Udumalpet, with its signboard
The Government Music School, Tagore Building, Udumalpet.

The pin is approximate. Use the Google Maps link above for directions.

The school teaches

  • Vocal Music
  • Thevaram Music
  • Nadaswaram Music
  • Tavil Music
  • Violin Music
  • Bharatanatyam
  • Mridangam Music

How to donate

  1. Tap Donate to this project to open the TNF USA donation form.
  2. Under project, choose Other Project and enter the name below.
  3. Choose primary chapter as Bay Area (San Francisco).
  4. Pay by card, PayPal, Zelle or check. Whatever you can donate helps.
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