At Aeolian Hall, we celebrate the generosity of our donors and volunteers.
We thrive because of the thoughtful contributions of many. We are humbled by your kindness and pleased that you share our mission.
We treat every gift as special, no matter the size. A small gift for today, a larger gift for the year, or a long term pledge to ensure a sustained legacy all play a role in in building a better community.
If you are looking to support an organization that cultivates the arts, promotes community, has unique arts education programs, believes in diversity and supports programs for children and youth, do we have an opportunity for you!
The Aeolian is an Ontario Government Registered Non-Profit and has Canadian registered Charity status. You can see our annual reporting on the CRA website HERE.
Your donation can support:
Write a cheque made out to Aeolian Hall Musical Arts Association and mail to:
Aeolian Hall – 795 Dundas Street – London, Ontario – N5W 2Z6
Credit Card gifts can be made on the secure CanadaHelps website. Donors have the option of selecting a monthly recurring gift or a one-time gift.
The Aeolian welcomes all levels of support, but if you feel that you can give in larger ways, consider us when preparing your Estate Will or any other type of gift giving instrument. We can assure you that your gift will positively impact greatly on the quality and number of services we provide to the London and region Communities.
Your contribution will leave a memory, enrich people’s lives and support the growth and development of our Mission and Vision. For more information and to download forms, click the Tab “Planned Giving/Securities” above.
A tax receipt can be provided for monetary donations or donations in kind which have an official appraisal. Donations for services cannot receive a tax receipt as per CRA regulations.
To give the gift of securities, please complete the PDF form attached herein. To make a donation of securities to Aeolian Hall, you must instruct your broker to transfer your gift electronically, or you may send the securities to us in certificate form. In either case, please inform our contact (see the attachment below) and mail, email or fax the completed Notification of Gift of Securities to Aeolian Hall so that we can thank you, notify the Foundations broker of when to expect your gift and prepare an accurate charitable tax receipt.
DONATION OF STOCKS & SECURITIES
Leaving a bequest in your Will provides you the opportunity to make a meaningful tribute to represent your love of arts, music and community.
Your gift will have a lasting impact and will go towards building stronger, healthier communities.
Bequests are instrumental in ensuring the longevity of our programs and initiatives.
There are many options for including the Aeolian Hall in your Will. You may leave a percentage of your estate, property, securities or cash. All bequests are receipted with a charitable tax receipt which can help to reduce taxes on your estate. You may also designate the Aeolian as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy, RRSP or other securities (common or preferred).
We strongly recommend consulting with your financial advisor if you are considering a bequest to the Aeolian Hall Musical Ars Association.
Knowing of your intentions to leave a gift in your Will helps us to plan for our long-term sustainability far into the future and to ensure that your gift is used as you wish. But most of all, we’d like to thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness. Any information that you share with us will remain strictly confidential.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE INTENTION TO LEAVE A GIFT TO THE AEOLIAN IN YOUR WILL FORM.
Our legal name is: Aeolian Hall Musical Arts Association
Our charitable registration number is: 866178916 RR0001
It’s up to you to decide how your bequest will be used, however a general gift allows us to direct the monies received to the areas of greatest need.
CLICK BUTTON BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE NAMING THE AEOLIAN IN YOUR WILL FORM.
Making a Gift of Life Insurance is a convenient and affordable way to make a sustainable future donation to the Aeolian.
The following options are available:
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MAKING THE GIFT OF LIFE INSURANCE FORM.
We value our close partnerships with our professional advisors including financial advisors, lawyers, trust officers and funeral directors. We are grateful for the impact of your work.
Here are a few resources that will help meet the needs of your clients who want to support the Aeolian.
Legal Name: Aeolian Hall Musical Arts Association
Charitable Registration Number: 866178916 RR0001
Our mailing address is:
795 Dundas Street London, ON N5W 2Z6
PHONE: 519-672-7950
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS INFORMATION.
For more information please contact: Clark Bryan, Executive & Artistic Director at clark@aeolianhall.ca
What would your life be like without music?
Music has the power to inspire, enlighten and transform. It is a Universal Language that breaks down barriers and speaks to our collective humanity.
The Aeolian believes that everyone should have access to music and the arts.
Help us present excellence in performance and continue to offer and create revolutionary arts programs that build better communities.
“Besides the reserves, Aeolian is my most favourite venue in the world”
– Buffy Saint Marie
“Aeolian Hall is a cozy theatre which hosts an abundance of local, national and international artists on their world-class stage…From the hall’s historic décor, artsy volunteers, hard-working staff, local brew, amazing entertainment, and heart-filling acoustics, the word about Aeolian Hall is being spread far and wide and people are catching on to the gift that London Ontario natives are calling “The place to be for a great night out”. As a business-person, I am impressed by the organizational skills of the staff behind the scenes who work diligently to make sure each show goes without a hitch. Aeolian Hall is a magical place, built on love. And all who enter its doors will be touched by this magic. It truly is the place to be!”
– Sarah Smith
“I love volunteering at the Hall for a number of reasons. There is an obvious giving back to the community but there is also the Aeolian community itself. The staff and volunteers are a great group of people from diverse backgrounds. We all start here for the love of music and stay for the community we are building.”
– Cindy Thomas
“Pride Men’s Chorus London has challenged me musically, and rewarded me personally. The repertoire is often fun, sometimes thought-provoking, but when all those voices come together in concert, there is something truly beautiful and inspiring that happens, and it is a huge privilege to be a part of that beauty.”
– Murray Watson, Pride Men’s Chorus London
“I cannot express the impact that El Sistema has had on our family. Ella has blossomed as a confident eight-year-old and is identifying herself as a violin player. She often takes the opportunity to practice and teach her siblings the violin and has expressed her love for music […] Since starting in October of 2013, Ella has been invited to play her violin for various house guests and has been asked to play at several community events. This has enabled her to gain more confidence in her playing abilities and has also allowed her to connect with her emerging talent. El Sistema has truly opened many doors for my daughter, and through her, it is affecting the entire family in a positive way. I cannot express my sincere gratitude for this wonderful program. Many thanks for giving her this life-changing opportunity!”
– Martha M., Parent of El Sistema Aeolian Student
Curt Lind
David Southen
Jan Devereux
Janice Strickland
Anonymous Gifts
Barrow Baldwin
Bill Jansen
Bryan Gloyd
Clark Bryan
David Crawford
Hunt Podiatric Corporation
Jim Cressman
Kate Delaney
Lee Donely
Mike Hanson
Nunn’s London Ltd.
Paul Cooper
Ruth Noble
Sandi and Paul Caplan
Scotiabank – Employee Volunteer Program
Sentinel polymers Canada Inc
Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation
Ted Kelly
Wayne Adlam
Bob Heacock and Vimla Harry
Andrew Lester
Beverly Mills
Carol Cleland
David Gillies
Friends of London Civic Garden
Georgena Kostantakos
Gordon Hardcastle
Hervé H. Poirier
James Clement
Luke Baylis
Marion Austin
Mike Nagle
Rod Culham
Ruth Noble
Scott St John
Susan Soney
Terry L West
Thomas Peace
William Horne
Anne Donkervoort
Christiane McAlister
Craig & Tamah MARKLE
David Hogg
David Marsh
H Elizabeth Parmeter
Jacob Malkin
Jane Deblock
Joel Faflak
John Wiebe
Karen Lilley
Kathleen McCoy
Moira Burke
Renny Thomson
Robert McCullough
Suzanne Edmondson
Teresa Ainsworth
Vicki Olds
W Ferguson
Allan Gedalof
Andy Kroeker
Angelina Difruscia
Bente Rowe
Brenda Wylie
Carol Hunsberger
Carol Ranger Jacobik
Colleen Bianchi
Colleen Smith
Cora Endean
David Jansen
Déguène Diop
Diana Barr
Ellie Cartman
Fraser Teeple
Gord & Vicki Drimmie
Ian Cooper
Janet Wombwell
Janet Wombwell
Jeff Eames
Jen MacRae
Jenn Markle
Jim Nagy
John Frizzell
Joyce and Tom Orchard
Karen Lilley
Ken Sumnall
Kevin Love
Kirk Wallis
Larry Sintzell
Lennox Phillips
Leslee Lefteruk
Lesley Classic
Linda E Lucas
Maggie Harsanyi
Mark Teeple
Marlene Benny
Marlene Benny
Mary Arrand
Michael Huft
Michelle Baylis
Miriam Mann
Neville Thompson
Pat Schnare
Patricia Fewster-Lengyell
Peter Merrifield
Phyllis Brady
Pierre Bussieres
Pirkko Sheldrick
Ray Lloyd
Rhonda Hallberg
Rick Rumney
Roely & Melanie Vanderboor
Sandra Miller
Sandy Jones
Sharron McMillan
Susan Grieve
Susan Waugh
Susan Yerema
Tim Majocha
Virginia Tyrrell
Wendy Saby
Allan Edwards
Andrea & Jeff Rogers
Andrew Marshall
Bronwyn Powell
Chris Brown
Connie & Frank Zolotar
David McCutcheon
David Wannan
Deborah Rosebrugh
Erin Surtees
Gillian Laidlaw
Heather McCormick
Ian Chunn
Jackie Malleck
Jeannine & Andrew Poulton
Joseph McLean
Liz Thompson
Maren Foster
Marilyn Loosemore
Mark Costello
Mary Dever
Oscar Gomez
Penny Lander
Peter Karle
Regina Satorius
Rita Melville
Robert Koprich
Ryan Fraser
S Vincent Gray
Sheila Johnston
Wendy Perry
Barry and Lisa Phillips
Dave Patrick
Donna Robinson
Jennifer Reed
Jose Aguilar
Kevin Love
Marilyn Higgins
Susan Dean
Susan Godin
Ted Wettlaufer
Unifor Local 88
Yasmine Louis
Emerson Ross
Florencio Viuray
Paul Cooper
Did you ever have “lessons” when you were young? Whether they were swimming, hockey, music, art, dance or other lessons, think of your life without those experiences. How would that change you?
Now imagine a program that offers to give high quality and intensive music education to youth in our city.
Your donation supports more than 115 Children between the ages of 6 and 18 to play in orchestras, sing in choirs and enjoy a healthy dinner and snack. All of these experiences are 100% free, helping fill the gap between those receiving an enriched music education and those who don’t.
Many great musicians are acting as advocates for our program and have collaborated with the participants. Marc Jordan, Royal Wood, Valdi, Yuri Pool and Matt Alber have all put their names behind this incredible opportunity as Honorary Patrons.
“El Sistema Aeolian has made a big impact on my life specially when I was going through a hard time in my life. Going to El Sistema has helped me to escape all my worries and struggles. Thanks to the people that I met in the program who are so supportive, I became a more positive person who learn to love the music. I can feel the rhythm of each piece we play and in that moment I feel that we are just one trying to express the way that I see the world now. My mom loves the sound of my voice and she says that I have improved a lot since I am in the choir. Thanks so much to El Sistema Aeolian and all the people that are in the program they are like my family I feel at home when I am there.
– Laura C.
“This is my son’s fourth year at El Sistema Aeolian. He’s gained a real sense of musical technique and confidence, which is wonderful to witness. El Sistema is also a place of community where he enjoys spending time with friends and skilled teachers. This sense of belonging and responsibility to others has been an invaluable and enriching experience for our son and our family as a whole.”
– Ann T.
“Nothing develops a young mind more successfully, nor sets them on the right path quicker than the arts and the proper after school program to go with it. El Sistema Aeolian levels the playing field and allows more than just the privileged children an opportunity to expand their mind and abilities. El Sistema gives children the tools to change the world for the better.”
– Royal Wood
Canada Life
Finch Auto Group
Sisters of St. Joseph
Nancy Bryan
John Howitt
Schulichpalooza 2020
Gavin Marshall
Nicholas J Koppert
Michael and Heidi Peck
William Horne
John A. Brophy
Nancy Joyal
Vicki Gerth
Bruce Jones
Patricia Markle
Neuphysio
Vicki Olds
Wanda Sawicki
Rob and Denise Flack
Sandra Adkin
Jim Robson
Loretta Van Beek
Ken Walsh
Hervé H. Poirier
Barbara Lent
Carolyn Corcoran
David and Dorothy McPherson
Elaine Lee
Good Lovelies Inc
Michael Dove
Peter Merrifield
Robert Gerhard Pratt
Scott Moody
Tania Goodine
Patrick O’Dea
Peggy Gillis
Kelly Larochette
Roely & Melanie Vanderboor
Andrew Marshall
Bill Horne
Claudia Day
Diane Knoppert
Heidi & Bill Vamvalis
Janet Cormier
Keith & Brenda Wastell
Laura Stinson
Martin Horak & Amanda-Lynn Stubley
Sonya Nanos Hodgson
Steve O’Neil
Susan Bentley
Christine Nath
Patricia Matthews
Please contact us by phone at 519-672-7950, by email at info@aeolianhall.ca or donate online at Donate Online at: www.CanadaHelps.org by selecting “El Sistema Gift Catalogue” from the list of funds and indicate what instruments would would like to purchase with your donation.
Give the “Gift of Music” and make an investment in the lives of youth in our community. Help support the opportunity to experience and learn music while cultivating teamwork, mutual respect, compassion and leadership. Your ongoing commitment to El Sistema Aeolian provides the needed stability to operate, develop and expand this program to youth in our London Community.
The patron program is for donors who wish to make a longer term impact. Your pledge renews annually for three years and may be renewed.
“This program has had a huge impact on our family. Being a single mother has its challenges, and one of those challenges is engaging my children into life-long skills training at a reasonable price. El Sistema Aeolian has made it possible for my kids to be a member of a skilled music program and confidently be a contributing force to the larger community that listens to their wonderful music, all provided for free. I am thrilled with the way my kids have grown as musicians, socially, and overall as contributing members of a community.”
– M. Macause
“My son has been in the El Sistema Aeolian program for over three years so far. I have seen since the day he started huge progress in my son life ever since. El Sistema is one of those programs that not only brings music to a kid`s life, it is also an integral program where all their capacities are tested to the level of excellence. I can say that today my son has gained skills and knowledge not only in music, it is also social demureness, leadership, public speech, matures, stronger character making decision, independence and more. This program is well based in terms of the orientation to grow potential leaders in the music field that will bring value to the society in the near future. The art of music through the El Sistema goes beyond any possible expectation. I encourage everyone to participate actively promoting the social benefit of El Sistema Aeolian as organization. I am so blessed of this wonderful opportunity. My big thanks to all the El Sistema directors, coordinator, volunteers and everyone involved, working hard changing life for a better future. Thank you El Sistema Aeolian!”
– Manuel Romero
“We rely on and deeply appreciate the healthy meals that’s are created by the volunteers in the El Sistema program. It allows us to transition our daughter from the end of busy school day to the beginning of her El Sistema programming. Knowing that she has had a chance to decompress, eat a healthy meal and socialize with peers is important to fuel her body and mind. This is also time well spent on further developing new and existing relationships with peers.”
– Bob & Penney Aggelonitis
“Every time I see the El Sistema participants perform and see the growth in their music and confidence in themselves always gives me a special thrill having been involved with getting to know some of the participants over the years.”
– Janice Mark
While particularly renowned for its acoustic/live music presentations, the Aeolian is a versatile facility and can host all sorts of events from weddings and parties to conferences and fundraisers.
The Aeolian relies heavily upon a strong base of community support that benefits many projects and events. All contributions, whether small or large, make a huge difference and will help sustain The Aeolian Musical Arts Association’s mission and future.
