Dear Sir or Madam,

We are pleased to announce the fifth concert season of the Bay Area Youth Symphony. This organization will provide students across the Southeast Houston area an opportunity to perform in a high level musical ensemble, while enriching their musical education. Our ambition is to provide the talented students of our communities, the opportunity to become involved in a youth organization that will not only achieve musical excellence, but will also bring forth an appreciation and support for the arts in the greater Houston area.

The Bay Area Youth Symphony, also known as BAYS, is seeking support from our local businesses and communities. BAYS is a supplement to our outstanding music programs in our area schools, but does not receive monetary support the local school districts. We are looking for corporations and businesses, such as yourself, to help us in our endeavors.

Your contribution will help aid this organization is all monetary needs. In return, BAYS will provide its patrons with free advertisement in all professionally printed concert programs, promotions, as well as public recognition and concert tickets throughout our concert season. Upon receipt of your donation, you will receive a letter of acknowledgment that may be used for tax deduction purposes. The financial needs of BAYS cannot be met through fundraising and student tuition fees alone. Your generous contribution will ensure that BAYS will become a reputable and successful organization for our student participants.

As educators and parents, we are aware of the numerous requests you receive each year for financial support. We hope that BAYS will be a consideration as you make these difficult decisions. Your company will be contributing not only to the arts of Houston, specifically the Bay Area, but also providing endless opportunities for children to reach their highest potential. Musical excellence demands dedication, determination, investment of ones time and the ability to work with others for a common goal. We feel these are the tools and characteristics needed to prepare these students for the future as they enter into their adult lives and the working world.

Should you like to discuss this matter further, I encourage you to contact me at the number listed above or e-mail me at lblack@ccisd.net The advisory board of directors would be happy meet with you and supply more information regarding our symphony orchestra, the students and ways in which you can contribute. We know the students of the Bay Area Youth Symphony will represent their school, city, and state with dignity and character, making all their patrons proud to have supported BAYS.

Donations can be sent to:
Bay Area Youth Symphony
Attn: Lisa Black, Manager 2437 Bay Area Blvd.  Box # 131
Houston, Texas 77058
Tax # 3-00099-6459-1

Click Here To Fill Out The Corporate Donation Form (PDF)

On behalf of the Bay Area Youth Symphony Executive Board, I thank you for your consideration of our request. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

With sincere appreciation,

Lisa Russell Black
Bay Area Youth Symphony, Manager
Director of Orchestras, Space Center Intermediate School