{"id":26541,"date":"2026-01-05T14:31:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smileformusic.org\/material-donation\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:11:10","slug":"material-donation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smileformusic.org\/en\/material-donation\/","title":{"rendered":"Material donation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Material Donations - General<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What Material Donations Are Helpful?<\/strong>
Any items that can be used for musical activities (training, rehearsals, therapy, performances) are suitable. Whether new or used, and whether from a music industry company\/retailer, an organization (association, orchestra, band), or a private individual, we will ensure they are (re)used. <\/span><\/p>

How do we proceed?<\/strong>
Material donations are consolidated by smile for music<\/span>. This means that after confirming usability and receiving the donation from the donor, we conduct a quality check of the material donation, forward the <\/span>material donation to the selected recipient, or <\/span>store it temporarily (for <\/span><\/span>use in response to later requests). We also ensure that the desired privacy of both donors and recipients is respected and protected at all times. Naming or public attribution will only occur in accordance with the individual wishes of the parties involved.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Musicians, Private Individuals, Organizations (Bands, Orchestras):<\/strong>
Instruments or equipment that you no longer use can be given a new purpose as a material donation. <\/span>Used material donations should be in good condition \u2013 both functionally and visually.<\/span><\/p>

Music Industry Companies\/Retailers:<\/strong>
Potential items include, for example, discontinued models, B-stock (from returns, minor to medium defects, etc.), but also used items or even new goods.<\/span><\/p>

What are material donations used for?<\/strong>
Material donations are used for training, therapy, or other purposes, among others. You can find more information on the Receive Support<\/a> page.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Material Donations - Variants <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The list of possible material donations is only an excerpt of items that we consider (re)usable.<\/p>

If you wish to make a material donation, but the instrument or equipment is not listed, please contact us. The procedure is described below. <\/p>

Important for Material Donations:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Condition:<\/strong> Instruments and equipment \u2013 especially used material donations \u2013 must be in good visual condition and fully functional.

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  • Process:<\/strong> Please send material donations only after prior agreement and our approval<\/strong><\/span>. Details on the process can be found below. <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Instruments of all kinds, such as:<\/p>\n

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    • Wind Instruments\n
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      • Brass Instruments
        Trumpet, Trombone, Tenor\/Alto Horn, Tuba, \u2026 <\/li>\n
      • Woodwind Instruments
        Clarinet, Saxophone, Flutes, \u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Keyboard Instruments
        Piano, Keyboard, Accordion, \u2026 <\/li>\n
      • Guitars
        Acoustic, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, \u2026<\/li>\n
      • String Instruments
        Violin, Cello, Double Bass, \u2026<\/li>\n
      • Plucked Instruments
        Magic Harp, Veeh Harp, \u2026<\/li>\n
      • Drums, Drum Kit, Snare, Cymbals, \u2026<\/li>\n
      • Percussion, Orff, \u2026<\/li>\n
      • Children\u2019s Instruments, \u201cPlay\u201d Instruments (from toddlers)<\/li>\n
      • Other Instruments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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        PA & Stage equipment such as: <\/p>\n

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        • Loudspeakers, Speakers<\/li>\n
        • Amplifiers, Sound Modules<\/li>\n
        • Microphones, Microphone Stands<\/li>\n
        • Headphones<\/li>\n
        • Cables of all kinds (PA, Stage)<\/li>\n
        • Cases (generally usable)<\/li>\n
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          Other musical accessories, whether for the rehearsal room, for the stage, or for other occasions, such as:<\/div>\n
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          • Music Stands<\/li>\n
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          • Instrument Stands for Wind Instruments, Guitar, \u2026<\/li>\n
          • Rehearsal Room Furnishings
            Chairs, Music Cabinet, \u2026<\/li>\n
          • and Other Equipment that might be helpful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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            • Recording \u2013 Recording Devices<\/li>\n
            • DJ Accessories<\/li>\n
            • Sheet Music (original editions only)\n
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              • Sheet Music Books for Individual Instruments<\/li>\n
              • Orchestral Literature (complete)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Association Equipment, Reusable Association Clothing, etc.<\/li>\n
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                Procedure \/ Process for Material Donations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                You (person, organization, company) wish to make a material donation. <\/span>We are happy. <\/p>

                To ensure a sensible procedure until handover to the recipient, please observe the following steps. <\/p>

                • Step 1: Inform \u201csmile for music\u201d about the planned material donation. Please use the following form and send it to us. DO NOT send <\/span><\/span>a material donation before <\/span><\/span> <\/li>
                • Step 2: We will review your offer for the material donation and contact you shortly.<\/span><\/li>
                • Step 3: Send the material donation to \u201csmile for music\u201d (only after confirmation of usability as part of Step 2)<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                  Material Donations in General:<\/div>
                  • Donors are kept anonymous, meaning the future recipient will not receive any donor data. <\/li>
                  • The use of material and monetary donations and their allocation to a recipient is carried out exclusively by smile for music gUG.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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