The Three Oaks Middle School Chorus & Orchestra Parent Association (3COPA) was created by Jim Knecht and Cynthia Blanco in 2001. Its purpose was to promote the Chorus & Orchestra Program and enrich the lives of young people through educational programs in music. Without the opportunity to participate in music programs, youngsters are deprived of unique opportunities to develop their creativity, to learn self-discipline and team work, to increase their sense of self-worth and pride, and to learn to live in a global society. Music is a universal language.

The need for such programs grows bigger every day, as music programs are being reduced or eliminated by school systems that struggle to apportion available funds among required curriculum, extra-curricular and elective programs, payroll, and operating expenses. With the increase in violence and substance abuse, music programs are a positive option in today's society.

3COPA is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization supporting music education at Three Oaks Middle School. 3COPA serves as the sole financial provider on behalf of the Chorus & Orchestra Program, and effectively distributes donations of cash, resources, goods and services directly to the music program. We fund projects encouraging student participation in music programs. We sponsor community events encouraging collaboration between industry professionals, parents, local businesses, and other music departments. Participation in music programs is highly correlated with a young person's academic, intellectual and social success. 3COPA believes it is imperative we give students every available means of improving their ability to learn and grow. Music is a proven means to that end. 

You can get a donation form (coming soon) by printing a PDF or Microsoft Word document, or by calling 239-481-1412. When you do send in your donation, be sure to indicate from whom the gift comes (yourself, your company, your region, etc.), and mail it to:

3COPA
18500 Three Oaks Parkway
Ft. Myers, FL 33912

2006-2007 Goals

Projected 2007 Dixie Classic Music Festival Washington DC Budget:

$72,000.00

For you convenience, we accept online donations. Please indicate from whom the gift comes (yourself, your chorus, your region, etc.). All gifts will be acknowledged in The Music Note, the official quarterly publication of 3COPA, and listed on Donors Page (coming soon).

Would you like to assist us financially? Do you know someone who would? We are a nonprofit (501(c) (3) organization designed to promote the music education program at Three Oaks Middle School. Our mission is simple: keep music alive at our school for our music students! Your tax-deductable contribution will assist us with our mission!

Visit our Donations For Music Education Page for details!

 

Revised 9/10/06