The Music & Drama Institute of Hong Kong - The World is Our Stage
FRIENDS OF MDI

As a private performing arts school, we depend on the financial support from friends, supporters, both individuals and corporations to help us develop our position as a leading performing arts institution in the Asia Pacific region. We make every effort to maximize the benefits of these contributions for our school and our students.

There are many ways in which your contribution can make a difference.

As The MDI continues its successful development as an increasingly important contributor to education and the performing arts in Hong Kong, your valuable assistance can help us obtain our goals sooner.



Since the establishment of The MDI in year 2000, the schools facilities, resources, revenue, enrollment, performances, and educational activities have multiplied several times over. Future plans include a significant expansion in all of these areas, which will mean increases in investments, teaching and administrative staffing, size of facilities, and performance projects.



We consider it of utmost importance that your support is put to use in accordance with your specific intentions while also generating the greatest value for our school and our students For this we also welcome your suggestions.

Depending on the nature of your contribution, your support will be received by the Performing Arts Development Society (PADS) if it is a non-profit type of donation, or as an investment for profit by The Music & Drama Institute Ltd (MDI).

Here are some of the ways your contribution can help us contribute to the Performing Arts scene in Hong Kong.

Academic Quality

  • Expanding our Curriculum offerings and practice opportunities through donations or purchase of Musical Instruments (ex. organ, harp, etc.)
  • Supporting the development of Specific Disciplines (ex. drama, musical theatre, dance, etc.)
  • Sponsoring a specific Study Program (ex. Certificate and Diploma Courses, Opera Course, Jazz Program, etc.)
  • Sponsoring a Lecture Series

Learning Environment
  • Expanding our Curriculum Performing Arts library through Donations or purchase of Library Materials
  • Building larger, high-quality Facilities

Artistic Performance Standards

  • Hiring outstanding Artist-Teachers as full-time staff
  • Sponsoring the Annual Visiting Artist Program
  • Sponsoring a Visiting Artist or Guest Lecturer
  • Sponsoring single Performance Events or a Performance Series
  • Sponsoring a Gala Performance
  • Sponsoring our Anniversary Celebrations
  • Sponsoring Advertising in publications, programs, or web-site
  • Sponsoring Community Outreach Programs
  • Creating endowment funds for Merit-based Scholarships for students to prepare for and to study overseas
  • Sponsoring Staff Development Programs (ex. Pedagogy, Language Training, Arts Administration)
  • Hiring additional administrative staff with professional experience and qualifications

Contact us for details about any of the sponsorship opportunities listed above.



The Performing Arts Development Society (PADS) is a non-profit organization. The objectives for which the Society is established are:
  1. To promote professionally and  internationally accepted standards in the performing arts field in Hong Kong

  2. To serve as an umbrella organization for those performing arts organizations in music, dance, and drama that are committed to being ruled by such standards, including performing companies and educational organizations.

  3. To raise the standards of the Performing arts in HK through education, public awareness of issues related to the performing arts field, and quality control of performance and educational activities.

  4. To elevate the professional status of performing artists in society through attention to standards of quality, development, achievement, and contribution to the community as a whole.

  5. To assist performing artists and performing arts organizations in their development through merit scholarships for specialized education, performance opportunities, career development

  6. To be an independent organization formed on the same principles as the Music and Drama Institute Ltd.

  7. The Society may not be used to promote an agenda that conflicts with the principles of the MDI, such as artistic integrity, educational quality and value, and with internationally recognized professional management & business practices in the field of the performing arts.



  • Join our Patron Scheme through a Donation to PADS

  • Invest in MDI

  • Donate books, recordings, equipment, musical instruments

  • Donate your time and expertise

  • Provide a future gift through your will

Depending on the nature of your contribution, your support will be received by The Performing Arts Development Society (PADS) if it is a non-profit type of donation, or as an investment for profit by The Music & Drama Institute Ltd (MDI).



Membership in PADS offers recognition opportunities for corporations as well as individual donors. If the donor wishes MDI Venues, musical instruments, or appropriate equipment to be named as a result of their contribution, this will be arranged for periods between 1 and 5 years depending the nature and size of the contribution.



Membership
& Patron Groups
PLATINUM
DIAMOND
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE

HK$
1,000,000-
and above


HK$
500,000-
999,999


HK$
250,000-
499,999


HK$
50,000-
249,999


HK$
10,000-
49,999

Validity
5 years
5 years
3 years
2 years
1 year

Benefits

Newsletter

X
X
X
X
X

Calendar of events

X
X
X
X
X

Priority Tickets

X
X
X
X
X

Prime Seating

X
X
X
X
X

Invitation to in-house concerts; master-classes; lectures; performances; discussions; receptions

X
X
X
X
X

Library borrowing privilege

X
X
X
X
X

Free Advertising in MDI-Website & Newsletter

X
X
X



Recognition Opportunities
(Venue, Item, or Fund named after Corporation or Individual Donor)

Chair in the performance venue

X

X

X



Practice Room

X

X

X



Classroom

X

X

X

X


Library

X

X

X

X


Performance venue

X

X

X

X


Instrument

X

X

X

X


A Library Fund

*

*

*

*


A Research & Development Fund

*

*

*

*


An Instrument & Equipment Fund

*

*

*

*


A Performance

X

X




A Performance Series

X





Library

X





Performance venue

X





Instrument

X

X

X




Legend
X= yes
*= Donation equals Fund Amount



Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with our Fundraising Program.

As you can see, we are serious about the future of the development of the performing arts in Hong Kong and in the Asia Pacific Region. Under leadership with clear principles and vision, a tremendous amount of effort, sacrifice, commitment, planning, goodwill, and support has enabled us to grow and prosper since The Music & Drama Institute was established in year 2000.

Your contribution will mean a visible commitment to artistic ability and educational quality in the performing arts in Hong Kong and in the Asia Pacific Region.

We hope to hear from you, and look forward to discussing any of the sponsorship opportunities listed above.


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