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Your Gift Creates Harmony

Invest in the next generation and help us keep the music playing.

Why Your Support Matters

Tuition fees cover only 4% of what it takes to run our programs. The rest comes from the generosity of people like you. Your donation directly funds everything from sheet music and instrument repairs to scholarships and expert coaching, ensuring that every young person has the chance to experience the power of music.

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Friend of KYO

$10/month

Provides a student with a season's worth of sheet music, unlocking new pieces to learn and master.
  • Supports core program needs
Supporter

$25/month

Funds a group sectional coaching, giving students direct mentorship from a professional musician.
  • Enhances learning experiences
  • Provides expert instruction
Patron

$50/month

Contributes to a partial scholarship, making music education accessible for a deserving student.
  • Increases program accessibility
  • Empowers a young musician
Benefactor

$100+/month

Underwrites a full student scholarship for one year, transforming a young musician's life.
  • Provides a full year of music
  • Creates a lasting impact

More Ways to Give

Choose the donation method that works best for you. Every contribution over $20 qualifies for a charitable tax receipt.

Donate via CanadaHelps

Use CanadaHelps to make a secure one-time or monthly donation. It's a simple and effective way to support our mission and receive an instant tax receipt.

Donate on CanadaHelps
By Cheque

Please make cheques payable to the Kawartha Youth Orchestra and mail to our P.O. Box.

P.O. Box 53, 150 King Street, Peterborough ON K9J 6Y5

By E-Transfer

Send E-Transfer donations to donations@thekyo.ca. Please include your full name and address in the notes for a tax receipt.

donations@thekyo.ca

For the fastest tax receipt, we encourage supporters to donate online.

The Tenuto Trust

Contribute to our legacy fund for dependable, long-term support, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough.

Donate an Instrument

Have an unused instrument? Let us put it to great use in the hands of a young musician who can't afford one of their own.

Donate a Car

Donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle through Donate a Car Canada. They handle all the details, making it easy for KYO to benefit, and you'll receive a tax receipt.

Custom Donation

Have a specific way you'd like to contribute or a question about donations? We would love to hear from you.

A Special Thank You to Our Supporters

Our work is only possible because of the tremendous generosity of our community, corporate, and government supporters. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to youth music education.

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Not Ready to Donate? Volunteer!

Your time and talent are just as valuable. By volunteering, you play a crucial role in our mission. Explore how you can make a lasting difference today.

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