Christchurch School of Music Turns 70!
Help Us Celebrate with a Gift of $70 for 70 Years of Music
For 70 years, Christchurch School of Music | Te Kura Puoro has nurtured generations of young musicians, provided life-changing education, and brought music into the heart of our community. Now, as we celebrate this incredible milestone, we invite YOU to be part of our story.
Can you give $70 for 70 years?
Why Your Donation Matters
Your $70 donation directly supports:
Young Musicians
Providing subsidies for students who can’t afford lessons.
Instruments
Helping maintain, upgrade, and replace vital instruments used in our programmes.
Community Music
Funding public performances, music in schools, workshops, and events that bring music to all!
Join the $70 for 70 Campaign!
Your gift is more than a donation — it’s a celebration and a legacy.
👉 Donate $70
🎤 Nominate a friend or classmate
📱 Share one of our graphics using #CSM70Years
Help us build momentum and pass the baton! Every post, every share, every dollar helps continue the music for the next 70 years.
Save one of our #CSM70Years images to your device and share it on your social media with the hashtag #CSM70Years to show your support.
Join the $70 for 70 Campaign!
Your gift is more than a donation — it’s a celebration and a legacy.
👉 Donate $70
🎤 Nominate a friend or classmate
📱 Share one of our graphics using #CSM70Years
Help us build momentum and pass the baton! Every post, every share, every dollar helps continue the music for the next 70 years.
Save one of our #CSM70Years images to your device and share it on your social media with the hashtag #CSM70Years to show your support.
Donate Before 26 July — Be Recognised!
Make your donation before our Jubilee Concert on 26 July and we’ll include your name in our printed concert programme as a “70 for 70” Supporter.
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without CSM.”
— Past Student, Violinist, now with NZSO
“Music has been my safe space. Thank you for making it possible.”
— Current Student
“We’ve supported CSM for over 20 years — it’s the heart of music in Canterbury.”
— Parent of Alumni
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation secure?
Yes, we partner with Stripe, the industry’s established payment processor trusted by some of the world’s largest companies.
Your credit card details are processed securely off-site via Stripe payments and are not stored on the CSM website.
Is this donation tax-deductible?
All donations over $5 are tax deductible. We will email you a donation receipt.
Christchurch School Of Music Incorporated is a registered charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005 (Registration Number CC20378).
Alternative Ways to Give
Donate by bank transfer
Christchurch School of Music
12 3148 0227838 00
Please email office@csm.org.nz for a receipt.
Please forward any correspondence to:
Christchurch School of Music
PO Box 22245
Christchurch 8011
Become a CYO Chair Patron
Becoming a CYO Chair Patron links you to a specific instrument or section within the orchestra. Your patronage can be acknowledged in your name or that of your family, business or foundation, or you may choose to dedicate your support in honour of someone special.
As a registered charity, CSM relies on supporters like you to make music education accessible throughout Ōtautahi Christchurch. Your patronage helps fund essential CSM programmes in education and outreach.
Commitment: Chair patronage is for a minimum of one calendar year and is both renewable and transferable.
Get Involved: To discuss becoming a CYO Chair Patron, please contact us at 03 366 1711 or development@csm.org.nz
Include a gift in your will
Whatever your circumstances, you can help make a difference. By leaving a gift in your will to the Christchurch School of Music, you can provide opportunities for students of all ages to develop their musical talents and enrich their lives through music.
Your support could transform lives well into the future without affecting your current financial needs.
Whether you’ve decided to leave a gift in your will or you’d like more information, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us on 03 366 1711 or development@csm.org.nz
To find out more, download our Gifts in Wills Booklet.
ENROL ONLINE
You can easily enrol online by visiting the page of the instrument you want to learn, or fill out an enrolment form below!
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STUDENT CALENDAR
Already enrolled? Here you can view the key dates for students of the CSM such as term dates and public holidays.
CONTACT US
Got a question?
Give us a call or email:
+64 3 366 1711
office@csm.org.nz
Supporting Organisations
Ngā mihi maioha, a big thank you to the following organisations:
Christchurch School of Music Incorporated is a Registered Charitable Entity under the Charities Act 2005. Registration Number CC20378.