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Our mission is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent live performance venues and promoters throughout the United States by supporting a transparent, competitive marketplace serving a diverse and inclusive community of artists, fans, and industry workers.

We are dedicated to Make History Live for audiences across America by performing music of America's Civil War era on antique brass band instruments, and to preserve the musical heritage of that period by collecting and restoring those instruments.

To Provide Life-Changing Music Education To Engage Under-Served Youth And Run Events To Improve The Economic Well-Being Of The Residents And Unite A Diverse Community.

To provide music to those who are in rehabilitation, ill, hospitalized or otherwise incapacitated and give the gift of music.

Our mission is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook.

The business of music is tough, and it’s only gotten tougher. Changes in the music industry have left many behind including underground legends, session players, and even the big names themselves. When age, illness, or disaster threatens a long career, many have nowhere to turn. These musicians have been saving us with their music our entire lives. These are dignified people who never think to ask for help. Their lifesaving programs turn despair into hope.

To entertain, inform and inspire our diverse community through cinema, live performance and educational programs while preserving the historic Lincoln Theatre.

Providing Scholarships In Arts and Education; Weekend Workshops and Summer Jazz Camps

TO FOSTER, PROMOTE AND EXPAND COMMUNITY APPRECIATION FOR AMERICANA MUSIC FROM BUFFALO AND WESTERN NEW YORK THROUGH THE PRODUCTION AND SPONSORSHIP OF PERFORMANCE AND BROADCAST EVENTS AND PRESENTATION OF SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ON AMERICANA MUSIC.

Changing children’s lives by inspiring creative, innovative, and confident thinking; connecting imagination and intellect through the power of music. We do this in the form of instrument donations, scholarships, and subsidizing music education outreach programs.

Our organization supports, educates, and performs classical chamber music in places across the globe that need hope the most, including nursing homes, hospitals, shelters, and schools.