The purpose of this drive is to place musical instruments in the hands of our school children and to assist budget diminished schools to make positive differences in the lives of so many deserving young people.
Please help the Columbus Music Commission make this a major success for Columbus City Schools.
How to Help
We need gently used or new instruments only, as well as amplifiers, strings, electric keyboards and other good accessories.
- Drop-off dates: August 28-29 and September 4-5 (for additional dates see list of drop-offs)
- Drop off at any of our fully-compliant no-contact curbside locations
- Your name will be inscribed on our website’s Hall of Heroes honor roll
- All donations are tax deductible
- Use the hashtag #giftofmusic to promote on social media
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If you don’t have an instrument, you can donate via our GoFundMe page
Calendar
Drop-Off Dates
28
August
Saturday, August 28th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
29
August
Sunday, August 29th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
04
September
Saturday, September 4th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
05
September
Sunday, September 5th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
*Some locations will be accepting instruments outside of the above timeframe.
2021 Drop-Off Locations
Music Go Round:
August 28-September 5 11am-7pm
Gahanna- 1329 Stoneridge Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230
Bethel- 2630 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
Greater Columbus Convention Center:
August 27-28 8am-4pm and August 29- 8am-noon
400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Franklinton Press/What? Productions:
August 28-29 10am-4pm & August 30-September 3 10am-5pm
1205 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222
Music Royale:
August 28-September 5:
Mon-Thursday 12-8pm, Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 10am-5pm
480 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065
CAAMP at Express Live:
August 27 & 28 5pm-8pm
405 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Harmony Project:
August 27 & August 28 10:00am-2:00pm
Due to construction, access the parking lot via Hamilton Rd
779 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43203
Easton :
August 28 and September 4 11AM – 4PM
Parking Lot at Gramercy St. and Regent St.
Vaughan Music Studios:
August 23-26 noon – 8pm
August 27 Noon – 5pm
August 28 10am – 2pm
August 29 1pm – 4pm
Please call or text ahead of drop-off: 614-451-1976
3280 Riverside Dr, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Ricart:
August 28-29 and September 4-5
Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm
4255 S Hamilton Rd, Groveport, OH 43125
WCBE:
August 30-September 3 10am-5pm
540 Jack Gibbs Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215
Groove U:
August 30–September 2 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM & September 3 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5030 Bradenton Ave, Dublin, OH 43017
Shadowbox Live:
August 28 12pm-4pm
503 S Front St #260, Columbus, OH 43215
Music Go Round Gahana
11am-7pm August 28-September 5
Gahanna- 1329 Stoneridge Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230
Music Go Round Bethel
11am-7pm August 28-September 5
Bethel- 2630 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
WCBE
10am-5pm 8/30-9/3
540 Jack Gibbs Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215
Vaughan
Times/Dates TBA
3280 Riverside Dr, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Shadowbox Theatre
Times/Dates TBA
503 S Front St #260, Columbus, OH 43215
Ricart
Times/Dates TBA
4255 S Hamilton Rd, Groveport, OH 43125
Franklinton Press & What? Productions
Times/Dates TBA
1205 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222
Easton
Times/Dates TBA
Music Royale
August 28-September 5:
12-8pm Mon-Thursday, 12-6pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday
480 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065
Groove U
August 30–September 2 from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM & September 3 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5030 Bradenton Ave, Dublin, OH 43017
FAQ
Q: Is my donation tax deductible?
A: Yes. You will receive a receipt when you donate as well as a confirmation letter after the drive is complete. If you feel your donation has a value of $500 or more, you should contact your tax advisor about IRS tax Form 8283 for non-cash donations.
Q: Will social distancing and safety be practiced?
A: Yes! Drop-offs are curbside and no-contact.
Q: Who will be the recipients of the donated instruments?
A: Columbus City Schools and after school programs.
Q: I don’t have any spare instruments; how can I help?
A: You can donate to our Gofundme account below!
Q: Will you accept instruments in need of repair?
A: Instruments that require simple repairs like broken guitar strings, broken drum heads, and horns in need of new pads are fine. We also need amplifiers, reeds, saxophone and guitar straps.
Our Partners
For more information about the Columbus Music Commission, visit musiccolumbus.com or contact us at info@musiccolumbus.com
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