Friends of Watermelon Music is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making music education and resources accessible to the community. We offer programs, classes, an instrument library, and a consignment store to promote music appreciation and participation.

We are funded through memberships, donations, consignment sales, and grants. Your support helps us continue providing music education and resources to the community.

Yes! We welcome volunteers to help with events, programs, and general operations. Contact us to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

We welcome partnerships with businesses and local organizations that wish to support community music initiatives. Partners can sponsor events, provide in-kind donations, or collaborate on special projects. Please reach out to discuss potential partnership opportunities.

Professional musicians can contribute to our mission by teaching classes, leading workshops, or performing at events. We value the expertise and passion that professional artists bring to our community.

Our programs are designed for a range of ages, from elementary school children to adults. Specific age groups or levels are indicated in the descriptions of each program.

All of our community classes and consignment store activities are conveniently located at 1970 Lake Blvd, situated in the west half of the main building. Classes take place at various days/times, and our calendar is here. Our consignment store is open for sales, intakes, and inquiries on Thursdays from 3-7pm, but you can always email us at friendsofwatermelon@gmail.com as well.

Yes, we greatly value the contribution of volunteers at Friends of Watermelon Music. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that cater to different interests and skills, ranging from assisting at our events and classes to helping manage our consignment store. Volunteers can also support us in administrative roles or participate in our instrument maintenance and setup. To get involved, please visit our website to fill out the volunteer interest form, or contact us at friendsofwatermelon at gmail dot com.

Donations of musical instruments, accessories, and monetary gifts are always appreciated. Visit our website or contact us for more details on how to contribute.