The All Newton Music School enriches the lives of all generations through the teaching and performance of music. Our mission is Music for All, offering students of all disciplines, backgrounds and ages instruction in classical and contemporary instruments, techniques and styles of music.
As we prepare to celebrate our centennial in 2011, ANMS is poised to transform our building into a 21st century teaching facility that fosters superior educational, programming and performance opportunities.
About the Renovation Project
This is an exciting time to be part of All Newton Music School. We are celebrating 100 years of upholding our mission,"Music for All ". The students, families, board, corporators, board emeritus and dedicated faculty join together making this the special place it is today.
Our 113 year old building is in much need of updating and repairs. This page will explain our Building Renovation Project and direct you to the many ways you can contribute, " playing your part " in our next 100 years of bringing music to Newton and surrounding communities.
I encourage you to make yourself familiar with this project. ANMS has studied our building needs in great detail. We will schedule renovations only when we have raised the funds for each project. I hope that you will be compelled to help us revitalize our beautiful building. Thank you for being a member of the All Newton Music School family.
-Paulette Bowes, ANMS Director
Why Now?
Our current facility, purchased in 1965, originally served 300 students. Today, more than 1,400 students compete for limited space. Despite increasing demand, phyiscal limitations of our existing facilities continually hamper programming and innovation - the lifeblood of music education. Our traffic master plan must be redesigned for the safety of our constituents. Aging mechanical systems that have served our building for 51 years are nearing the end of their useful life. Classroom space needs reconfiguration, soundproofing and improved ventilation to allow for increased programming and more effetive studio use.
New Early Childhood classroom/green room/studio with attached restroom
Fire, safety, architecture, environmental, parking and energy studies
Phase Two: “From the Ground Up”Approx. $500,000; 6 months to complete
New roof
New gutters
Exterior crown molding
Exterior painting
Replacement and/or reglazing of windows
Skylight
New shutters
Fire suppression sprinkler system
New concert space floor and lighting
Sound insulation
Drywell & drainage
Finish interior painting
New carpeting
Climate control improvements
Phase Three: “Crossing the Finish Line”Approx. $500,000; 4 months to complete
Parking lot redesign
Safe sidewalk
New wheelchair accessible ramp
Landscaping
Bike rack
Grounds improvement
Exterior lighting and signage
New concert seating
New music stands and chairs
Music technology equipment
Q: When will the project be completed?
A: Anticipated completion date is 2013.
Q: How much has ANMS raised towards the $1.8 million goal?
A: Because of early, generous donations from the board and other individuals, we have raised $900,000 towards our ultimate $1.8 million goal.
Q: Are there naming opportunities?
A: There are naming opportunities for this campaign. These can be reviewed by contacting ANMS' Director of Development, President or Building Fund Chair.
Q: Will this project increase parking at ANMS?
A: There will be some minimal increase in parking at the All Newton Music School campus. However, the main design of this plan is better traffic flow and increased safety of our students. The new traffic flow design includes a long drop-off and pickup queue, a new sidewalk, two handicap accessible spaces adjacent to the building, and code-compliant entry and exit.
Q: Is this a ‘Green’ project?
Y: While this project is not LEED certified, certain upgrades will make our building more energy efficient including window replacement, entrance enhancements, proper insulation, efficient lighting, and more efficient mechanical systems.
Q: Who is managing the construction efforts?
A: All Newton Music School has selected Auburndale Builders to be the contractor for the renovation project. Auburndale Builders has extensive expertise in renovation projects of this scope and has a long history of excellent work in the City of Newton.
Q: How will gifts to the Building Renovation Project be used?
A: Gifts to the Building Renovation Project will be used specifically as temporarily restricted gifts to the completion of the master facility plan. Gifts will not be used for general operating or endowment funds.
Q: Is this campaign eligible for matching gifts from my company?
A: Most companies do offer matching gifts as a benefit to their employees. The process is simple. The employee should obtain matching gift forms from their Human Resource department, then send the form to All Newton Music School along with their donation. ANMS will take care of the rest. Please check with your HR department to see if your company allows matching gifts for capital projects.
Q: Will the architectural integrity of the building be jeopardized?
A: No. The Board has done extensive studies in order to devise the best plan to maintain the architectural integrity of the building with the most efficient use of our funds.
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Donors
Thank you to our generous donors! These individuals have provided the foundation for our renovation project to begin.
Building Renovation Project Donors
(as of 4/1/11)
Richard and Heidi Angle
Martha Babcock and
Harvey Seigel
William and Deborah Berman
Betty Blume
Robert Blumenthal
Lee and Pamela Bromberg
Tammy Brynie and Peter Green
Robert and Ann Buxbaum
Walter and Bonnie Carter
Filis and Robert Casey
Judith Chasin
Michael and Victoria Chu
Modestino and Nancy
Criscitiello
Priscilla Deck
V. Pat Eston
Harold Finch
Henry Finch and Patricia Robinson
William and Susan Fink
Shawna Giggey
Stephen Goldfinger
Rachel Grant
Risa Greendlinger
Garth Greimann
Frederick and Catherine Grein
Meg and Herb Hollender
Robert and Marcia Karp
Robert and Barbara Keller
Ronald Knudsen and
Adrienne Hartzell
Linda Krouner
Andrew and Margo Lane
Harvey and Jacqueline Liebergott
Stephen Logowitz and
Dorothea Black
Melissa and Terry Means
Marcia Nizzari
Reinzi and Mary Parker, Jr
Lee and Steve Paul
Maxwell and Bernice Potter
Stan and Maxine Rosenberg
Daniel and Susan Rothenberg
Ed and Renata Selig
Sharon Sisskind
Deborah Slater
Jim and Stephanie Sokolove
Frederick and Ruth Stavis
Patti Stoll and
Michael Gladstone
Jennifer Stone and
Robert Waldinger
William Wallace
Ed and Amy Wertheim
Steven and Linda Weisberg
Richard Wolk
Mark and Marlene Yesley
Make a Gift
Making a donation to the All Newton Music School Renovation Project is simple! You can donate online, or print and mail the donation card. Click here for the Renovation Project donation card, or click below to make your donation now. THANK YOU!
