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The Songbook Academy® Partners

There are a variety of ways to support the future of the Songbook Academy®, which has now impacted aspiring young singers from across the country for over fifteen years. Since the program began, over 500 students have experienced the Songbook Academy®, with alumni performing in venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and beyond. This program would not be possible without the generous support of our community partners, sponsors, Mentor Champions, Guest Mentor Impact supporters and more.


From June 2nd – July 30, 2025 all gifts designated to Songbook Academy® will be matched up to $20,000 thanks to the generosity of Dr. Larry Weeda Jr. and Sharon Polk.

 

Partners

The 2025 Songbook Academy® is made possible by generous support from the following partners.

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS

 

Guest Mentor Impact Supporters
Guest Mentor Impact supporters are a special group of donors dedicated to supporting the remarkable guest mentors of the 2025 Songbook Academy. These generous supporters enable us to secure top-tier artists for the program, ensuring students have transformative experiences learning from industry leaders. Their giving also underscores the Songbook Foundation’s commitment to equitably compensating high-caliber faculty and mentors for their expertise. Guest Mentor Impact Supporters experience the highest level of access to behind-the-scenes sessions during Songbook Academy week.  Our heartfelt gratitude to the following donors for making this initiative possible and helping us elevate the Songbook Academy to new heights.

 

2025 Guest Mentor Impact Supporters

Libby and Randy Brown

Tim and Karyl McGeath

Bob and Rose Popovich

The Tobin Family

 

 

Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Mentor Champions
Generously supported by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, our Mentor Champion Program helps expand the Songbook Academy’s reach, promote diversity, and provide financial aid for students in need. Thanks to their support, talented students gain transformative opportunities. Mentor Champions also enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes sessions during Songbook Academy week.  We appreciate the following donors for their unique support for the Songbook Academy.

 

2025 Mentor Champions

Diane and John Abrams  

Libby and Randy Brown  

Michael and Margie Draper  

Peggy Ford  

The Fuller Family 

Stan and Sandy Hurt 

Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis 

The Tobin Family 

Anonymous donor  

 

Additional Support Provided By: 

Ann and Kenneth Dee 

Bain and Nancy Farris

David Gerstein, M.D. 

Nick and Joni Hrisomalos 

Buzz and Nancy Krohn 

Scott and Susan Putney 

David and Jill Resley 

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons 

Daniel and Kristine Tennant 

Brian and Carol Urbanski 

 

Learn More

Interested in making a gift or becoming a partner? Click here to learn more about supporting the Songbook Academy, a program of the Great American Songbook Foundation.