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Make More Music Foundation

The Make More Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

445 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110

info@makemoremusic.org

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The Make More Music Foundation Inc. is dedicated to educating and uplifting the next generation of musicians. 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

🎶 The Shirley + Gary Rupert Memorial Scholarship F

🎶 The Shirley + Gary Rupert Memorial Scholarship Fund is officially accepting applications for Spring 2026! Don’t let financial barriers hold your music back. ✨ Apply now via the link in our bio! #MakeMoreMusic #MusicScholarship #Spring2026 #MusicEducation

For Andre, the violin was always an instrument he

For Andre, the violin was always an instrument he loved to listen to - but the Shirley + Gary Rupert Memorial Scholarship helped him finally play it. Despite his dyslexia, Andre’s instructor (a symphony violinist!) found creative ways to help him master sight-reading. Andre’s goal? To keep playing through college and start composing his own string quartets. We are so proud to support his vision! 🔗 Check the link in our bio to apply for our Spring 2026 Scholarship. #StudentTestimonial #ViolinLife #DyslexiaAwareness #MusicInspiration #makemoremusic

Your musical journey starts here. 🎶 The Shirley +

Your musical journey starts here. 🎶 The Shirley + Gary Rupert Memorial Scholarship Fund is officially open for Spring 2026 applications! We believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of talent and passion. Apply today and let’s make more music together! 🔗 [Link in Bio] #MakeMoreMusic #MusicScholarship #MusicEducation

This Giving Tuesday, a small gift can spark a life

This Giving Tuesday, a small gift can spark a lifetime of music. 🎶 Your donation helps young musicians access instruments, lessons, and opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have. Join us in making more music. 💛 Donate today at MakeMoreMusic.org #GivingTuesday #MakeMoreMusic

There’s still time to bid on items! Bidding ends 4

There’s still time to bid on items! Bidding ends 4pm (pst)! ❤️🛍️🎄

🎄 2025 Holiday Bazaar & Fundraiser! 🎄 November 15,

🎄 2025 Holiday Bazaar & Fundraiser! 🎄 November 15, 2025 | 11am–5pm 📍 Little Mission Studio — 445 Hampshire St, San Francisco Join us for a festive day of music, makers, and community as we celebrate the season and raise funds for the Make More Music Foundation! In partnership with Little Mission Studio & SMO Ceramics, we’re thrilled to ring in our 4th year of providing music scholarships and free community concerts across San Francisco. 💛🎶 ✨ What to Expect: • Local makers with exclusive holiday goods, food, & drinks • Performances by Little Mission Studio students, faculty, & ensembles • Cookies, hot chocolate, festive crafts • Holiday photo booth + karaoke • Silent auction • Group caroling! 🎶 • And lots of cozy, joyful holiday vibes ❄️ 🎟️ Tickets: Free! (But please RSVP.) 💛 Donations welcome — 100% supports our 2026 scholarship & programming fund. Come shop small, support local music, and kick off the holidays in your most festive attire! ☃️✨ See you there! 🎉

Tree is trimmed & ready for Saturday’s Holiday Baz

Tree is trimmed & ready for Saturday’s Holiday Bazaar & Fundraiser! 🎄 Come support access to music education at this fun & festive event! Also be sure to check out all the goodies in our silent auction. (You can still bid on items if even if you can’t make it to the Bazaar!) #makemoremusic #musiceducation #musiced #nonorofit #sf #mission

One week until our Holiday Bazaar! Save the date

One week until our Holiday Bazaar! Save the date for our Holiday Bazaar & Fundraiser on Saturday, 11/15/25, 11 AM - 5 PM at Little Mission Studio in SF. Big thanks to our organizing partners @lmstudiosf & @smoceramics! Holiday Bazaar Activities: ⭐️ Local makers selling exclusive Holiday wares, food, & drinks! ⭐️ Performances of Holiday Tunes by Little Mission Studio Students, Faculty, & Ensembles ⭐️ Cookies & Hot Chocolate ⭐️ Festive Crafts ⭐️ Holiday Photo Booth ⭐️ Holiday Karaoke ⭐️ Silent Auction ⭐️ And of course, Group Caroling! 🎶 Wearing your most festive attire is strongly recommended! ☃️

🎁✨ Holiday Bazaar Vendor Reveal — Part 3 (Finale!)

🎁✨ Holiday Bazaar Vendor Reveal — Part 3 (Finale!) ✨🎁 We’re closing out our vendor reveals with one last round of incredible makers and artists! 🌟 Each brings their own creative spark — from handcrafted candles to crochet art — making this year’s Holiday Bazaar our best yet. 🕯️ Equal Ink Studio – Small-batch, handcrafted vegan soy candles and wax melts made sustainably with non-toxic fragrances and eco-friendly packaging. 🌸 Felt Flânerie – Delightful felt goods that add a touch of whimsy to your home or gifts. 🎶 Little Mission Studio – Music merch and books from this creative community favorite. 🏺 SMO – Beautiful ceramics made with artistry and care. 🧶 Your Face Creations – Playful crocheted creatures inspired by food and sea life — complete with googly eyes, embroidery, glass, and even LED lights! That’s a wrap on our vendor lineup! 🎄✨ We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you — come shop, mingle, and find something truly special. #HolidayBazaar #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #HandmadeHolidays #LocalMakers #HolidayShopping

🎁✨ Holiday Bazaar Vendor Reveal — Part 2! ✨🎁 The

🎁✨ Holiday Bazaar Vendor Reveal — Part 2! ✨🎁 The holiday magic keeps growing! We’re thrilled to share the next wave of incredible makers joining our Holiday Bazaar. Come explore one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade treasures from these talented vendors: 💫 Charmed in SF – Create your own charm bracelet for a truly personal touch! 🔮 Christi’s Crystals – Stunning crystals and jewelry to bring sparkle and good energy. 💍 Hartstring Jewelry – Beautifully crafted metal jewelry, handmade with care. 🎨 Muchachi Studio – Playful wrapping paper, stickers, and handmade bracelets that make gift-giving extra fun! 👜 The Wilde Lemon – Chic bags & baubles to brighten your holiday style. Stay tuned for Part 3 — even more amazing vendors are on the way! 🌟 #HolidayBazaar #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #MakerMarket #HolidayShopping #HandmadeWithLove

🎁✨ Holiday Bazaar Vendor Reveal — Part 1! ✨🎁 We’

🎁✨ Holiday Bazaar Vendor Reveal — Part 1! ✨🎁 We’re so excited to kick off the season by introducing the first wave of amazing makers and small businesses joining our Holiday Bazaar! 🎄 🛍️ Come shop local, find unique gifts, and support these talented vendors: 👕 Baby Cats of California – Cute, gender-neutral clothing and accessories for both kids and adults! 🧢 PATO – A SF-based micro business creating handmade 5-panel hats and other small goods. Woman-owned and proudly Asian/Latina run! 🎭 Pinbill – Broadway-inspired merch for the theater lovers in your life! 🤠 Sasean Workshop – Makers of distinctive bolo ties and more — the perfect statement accessory! 🧸 Home Body – Adorable vintage finds for your littles. Stay tuned for Part 2 — more incredible vendors coming soon! 🌟 #HolidayBazaar #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #MakerMarket #HolidayShopping

It’s tiiiime . . . for our Holiday Bazaar! Save

It’s tiiiime . . . for our Holiday Bazaar! Save the date for our Holiday Bazaar & Fundraiser on Saturday, 11/15/25, 11 AM - 5 PM at Little Mission Studio in SF. Big thanks to our organizing partners @lmstudiosf & @smoceramics! Holiday Bazaar Activities: ⭐️ Local makers selling exclusive Holiday wares, food, & drinks! ⭐️ Performances of Holiday Tunes by Little Mission Studio Students, Faculty, & Ensembles ⭐️ Cookies & Hot Chocolate ⭐️ Festive Crafts ⭐️ Holiday Photo Booth ⭐️ Holiday Karaoke ⭐️ Silent Auction ⭐️ And of course, Group Caroling! 🎶 Wearing your most festive attire is strongly recommended! ☃️ Vendors: @babycatsofca - Kid & Adult Cat-Themed Clothes @charmedinsf - DIY Charm Bracelets @christis_crystals - Crystals & Jewelry @equalinkstudio - Vegan Soy Candles @feltflanerie - Felt Goods @hartstringj - Fine Metal Jewelry @homebodybyentela - Vintage for Littles @lmstudiosf - Music Books & Merch @muchachistudio - Wrapping Paper, Stickers, Bracelets @patogoods - Maker of Hats & Accessories @pinbillshop - Broadway Inspired Merch @saseanworkshop - Resin Jewelry, Accessories, & Bolo Ties @smoceramics - Ceramics @thewildelemon - Bags & Baubles @yourfacecreations - Crocheted Creatures Silent Auction goodies from everyone listed above, and: @bjornqorn @caseformaking @evilmizu @byfelicialiang @geeksandglazes @hataguchi_collective @jessicalittlefu @lovejoys_tearoom @redfieldciderbar @sofar.sogoose @tantrumsf And more!

✨ Calling All Makers & Creators! ✨ We’re looking

✨ Calling All Makers & Creators! ✨ We’re looking for vendors to join our Holiday Bazaar & Fundraiser on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 (11 AM – 5 PM)! The day will be full of shopping, kids activities, a photo booth, hot chocolate, karaoke, and special performances from our students & staff 🎶☕🎤. Instead of a vendor fee, we ask for a product, service, or bundle (retail value $100) to contribute to our Silent Auction—helping us raise funds while giving your work more visibility. ✅ Vendor perks include: • An 8x8 booth space (chair/stool provided) • Wi-Fi access • Promotion on our social media & marketing channels Interested? Apply now using the link in our bio to be part of this festive, creative community event!

🎸 Join us for An Afternoon With Guitar – a benefit

🎸 Join us for An Afternoon With Guitar – a benefit concert you won’t want to miss! All proceeds go toward supporting Make More Music’s mission to enrich lives through the power of music. Bring your friends, enjoy beautiful guitar performances, and help make a difference. 🎶 📅 Date: October 5th, 2025 🕒 Time: 2:00pm 📍 Location: Little Mission Studio | 445 Hampshire Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 🎫 Tickets: We suggest a minimum donation of $20/person. Any amount is welcome and 100% of proceeds go directly toward supporting the Make More Music Foundation’s important work. To purchase tickets, please click the link in our bio.

We’re pleased to announce that our Fall round of S

We’re pleased to announce that our Fall round of Scholarship Applications is open! If you know a musically-inclined kiddo who would benefit from our Shirley & Gary Rupert Memorial Scholarship, please encourage them to apply. Applications are due by September 30th, 2025, & scholarships will be announced & awarded in October, 2025. You can find full info & our application on our website. #makemoremusic #scholarship #scholarshipopportunities #musiceducation #muisced #musiceducationmatters

A little preview of tonight’s ’Voice of the Viola’

A little preview of tonight’s ’Voice of the Viola’ benefit concert with violist, Sarah Hooton at 7 PM! You can still grab tickets for tonight. 100% of proceeds go to fund the Make More Music Foundation’s imoortant work. See you there! #Makemoremusic #concert #viola #chambermusic #Piazzolla #tango #piano

We’re pleased to host Violist Sarah Hooton in an e

We’re pleased to host Violist Sarah Hooton in an exciting concert of music for viola! This concert will explore the unique sound of the viola and its significance, both when played as a solo instrument as well as part of an ensemble. The program will transport listeners across musical time periods and showcase the instrument’s versatility with music by Bach, Esmail, Piazzolla, & more. Huge thanks go to Sarah Hooton for generously donating her time and talents & to our community partners at Little Mission Studio for hosting in their space. Tickets: We suggest a minimum donation of $20/person. Any amount is welcome and 100% of proceeds go directly toward supporting the Make More Music Foundation’s important work.

Live music happening at the Bazaar!

Live music happening at the Bazaar!

Join us at our Holiday Bazaar today & support acce

Join us at our Holiday Bazaar today & support access to music education! Shopping, snacks, festive music, caroling, karaoke, Photo Booth! ☃️ #makemoremusic #musiced #shopping #holidayshopping #bazaar #holidayseason

🎄✨ Get Ready to Bid & Bring Home Cheer! 🎶✨ Join u

🎄✨ Get Ready to Bid & Bring Home Cheer! 🎶✨ Join us at the Make More Music Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, December 14th, and let the festivities begin with our exciting Silent Auction! 🌟 Explore a treasure trove of unique items generously donated by our amazing supporters—all proceeds benefit our mission to amplify the joy of music education! 🎼❤️ 📷 Swipe through this carousel to preview some fantastic auction items: 🎁 Luxurious holiday gift baskets 🎨 Beautiful handcrafted art pieces ... and so much more! 🏷️ Bidding starts now! Don’t wait—these gems won’t last long. Tap the link in our bio to browse the full auction catalog and start bidding today! Holiday Bazaar 📍 Where: 445 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110 🕒 When: December 14th 🎤 Let’s come together, celebrate the season, and support a great cause! Tag your shopping buddies and comment below what you’re most excited to bid on! 💬👇 #HolidayBazaar #SilentAuction #SupportMusic #FestiveSeason #MakeMoreMusic

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