COME AS YOU ARE: End-of-Year Fundraising Campaign

Join us for our end-of-year fundraising campaign, launching with our heartfelt event, COME AS YOU ARE, on October 26th from 12 PM to 3 PM at The Basement East in Nashville, TN.

This family-friendly celebration is more than just a fundraiser; it's a vibrant community gathering that honors the voices of our youth.

Get Ready to Rock!

At Come As You Are, you'll experience the raw talent and passion of our youth bands, alongside the incredible artistry of teaching legends Daena Rogers and Rosa Rodriguez, with a special performance by the talented LadyCouch. The event will feature a costume contest and a silent auction filled with unique items. Come dressed as your favorite musician or express your creativity—this is a celebration for everyone!

Your participation in Come As You Are—whether through purchasing tickets, bidding in our hybrid auction, contributing to our GoFundMe campaign, or volunteering at CAYA—directly supports our mission to provide accessible, high-quality music education for all. We are aiming to raise $30,000 by the end of the year—and we need your help to make this a reality. Together, we can:

• Sustain and enhance the quality of our beloved programs, like YEAH! Rocks summer camp
• Reduce camp fees for families
• Launch innovative year-round initiatives
• Address rising operational costs
• Expand our scholarship offerings
• Compensate our talented instructors fairly
• Increase staff support to reach more underserved communities

The Urgency of Your Contribution

This past year, we faced significant challenges that put our mission at risk. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen issues, we were unable to secure crucial funding from Metro Arts, one of our primary supporters. Despite this setback, our commitment to uplifting our community remains steadfast.

Join Us in Creating Lasting Change!