Our Annual Fundraising Gala, with conductor Tito Muñoz and pianist Yefim Bronfman, will celebrate our mission in all of its forms.

Music continues to move us and the students that we connect with through our Community Partnership programs. Music continues to inspire our students both at the Carter Center, schools throughout the state and southeastern Massachusetts, and at The VETS.

Funds raised through our Fund-A-Need auction support our mission to be accessible to all. Victoria’s Dream Project (VDP) is a performance- based string instruction program for students in grades three through five. The program began and continues at the Agnes Little Elementary School in Pawtucket. Recently, we were able to expand the project to include the Henry J. Winters Elementary School in Pawtucket. VDP provides an immersive experience that supports creative, academic and personal growth.

VDP grew out of our Link Up Program, which brings curricula to area elementary school students and music educators, at no cost to them. Students in grades three through five receive free soprano recorders and a comprehensive music literacy and performance curriculum. Teachers receive curriculum guides, professional development and access to digital resources. Link Up is one-way RIPO&MS has been addressing budget cuts in public music education. Link Up is a connector between the RIPO&MS and children.

Please consider a gift, at a level that you are comfortable with and help us to continue to connect with our community members.