We did it! Thanks to you!
May 28, 2026
Dear Friends and Supporters,
I have been sitting with this news for a few days now, letting it settle, because I want to tell you what it actually means, not just what the numbers say.
Our Spring 2026 campaign, “Music is the Answer,” ended on May 15. We set out with a goal to raise $10,000. We raised $11,489 — 15% over and above our goal! And 32% of the gifts were matched dollar-for-dollar by our Board of Directors, increasing the impact of your generosity.
This campaign was a celebration of our culture (Cinco de Mayo), our youth (Día del Niño), our mothers (Día de las Madres), and the music that has been the heartbeat of our community for over 30 years. With your support, you showed us that you believe that what we do is worth sustaining. Your support keeps our concerts open to everyone, our classes affordable or free to those who can’t pay, and covers the work of our musicians who are devoted to these traditions.
To everyone who gave, who shared, who forwarded an email, posted on social media or simply told one person about this music: you are the reason we are still here. You are the reason we continue going forward.
¡Gracias desde el fondo de mi corazón!
Juan Díes
Co-founder, Executive Director
Sones de México Ensemble
P.S. Be sure to check out the Sponsor Page of our website to see the names of the many organizations and people just like you who have supported Sones de México Ensemble.
Here are some examples of how your donation can help with critical educational, operational and program expenses:
$10
covers the cost of the 30-page textbook we developed to give to our guitar students.
$20
covers one week of lessons for one student in our Music School.
$31
a nice choice for Sones’ 31st Anniversary!
$50
covers the cost of one hour of private music instruction for a student.
$125
covers the cost of a half-scholarship for a student in our Music School.
$125
covers the cost of a guitar for one of our students in our Music School.
$250
covers a full 12-week scholarship for a student in our Music School.
$250
covers the cost of a violin for one of our students.
$500
covers the cost of an outreach workshop at a school serving over a hundred students.
$800
covers a month’s rent of storage for our traditional instrument collection, and rehearsal space for the ensemble.
If you prefer to donate by check, please mail it to:
Sones de México Ensemble
PO Box 13261
Chicago, IL 60613
Call (773) 728-1164 for other options.
Sones de México Ensemble is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote a greater appreciation of Mexican traditional music through world-class performance and education programs. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Tax Receipts are Available. If you already made a donation and would like a tax receipt acknowledging your gift, let us know.
