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The Great American Songbook Foundation
317.844.2251
Info@TheSongbook.org
The Great American Songbook Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission
to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook.
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
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.