Friends of Music

WHO ARE THE FRIENDS OF MUSIC?

The UCA Friends of Music are friends and alumni of the Department of Music at the University of Central Arkansas who are committed to providing the margin of excellence by supporting the Department of Music. The purpose of the Friends is to provide support for ongoing activities and to build an endowment for future growth.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL...

  • PROVIDE scholarship funds, 
  • ASSIST in special acquisitions such as library materials, large instruments, and... 
  • SUPPORT special programs such as bringing guest performers and composers to campus.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECIAL FUNDS 

Your contribution can be designated for any of these funds:

UCA Friends of Music General Fund
Sam Driggers Piano Scholarship
Homer Brown Band Scholarship
Concert Choir 
Sue Evans Music Education Scholarship
Carl Forsberg Orchestra Scholarship
Wayne Griffith Memorial Keyboard Scholarship
Howard Groth Vocal Performance Award
Brandon Kyle Hawk Memorial Scholarship
Valerie Klipsch Piano Scholarship
Russell Langston Band Scholarship
Ellen Thomas Music Scholarship

HIGHLIGHTS OF FUND-RAISING EVENTS

The annual Gala is the major fund-raising event of the year.  Hosted at a different home each year, the Gala generates a large amount of the funds necessary to help fund music scholarships at UCA.  Check out the highlights Gala VIII.

YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

By contributing to the UCA Friends of Music, you can help promote the arts at the University and throughout central Arkansas. With a $50 donation, you can become a member of this extraordinary group of patrons, but your gift in any amount to the UCA Friends of Music will be appreciated. 

      Make checks payable to
      UCA Foundation Friends of Music

      University of Central Arkansas
      Department of Music
      201 Donaghey Avenue 
      Conway, AR 72035-0001 

            Your contribution is tax deductible for the current year

For further information about the UCA Department of Music or Friends of Music membership, please contact Kathy Felkins in the Department of Music at (501) 450-5750 or e-mail kfelkins@uca.edu