The Heifetz experience stays with our alumni for a lifetime—and so do their stories. This Giving Tuesday, we’re revisiting a collection of powerful reflections from Heifetz alumni across the globe, describing in their own words how their Heifetz summer shaped their artistry, careers, and lives.

Their messages continue to inspire us, and we hope they inspire you too. Please consider a Giving Tuesday gift today to help make the Heifetz experience possible for a deserving young musician next summer.

We’re also proud to announce a Giving Tuesday Matching Challenge:
Thanks to Heifetz Board Member Cliff Garstang, every gift made today will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact on scholarships, faculty mentorship, and the concerts and community programs that make Heifetz unique.

To underscore the importance of this work, we invite you to hear from Cliff: “I support the Heifetz Institute because of the amazing music it brings into my life—from both brilliant young musicians and their renowned teachers. Watching and listening to performances over the years has brought me great joy, and I can’t imagine my life without it. Music has even begun to influence my own creative work as a writer, and I have the Institute to thank for that!” — Cliff Garstang, Author; Heifetz Board Member

This Giving Tuesday, please consider making a gift to support the next generation of Heifetz students—and take advantage of the limited-time match to double your impact.

There are many meaningful ways to support the Institute:
– Donate Online – make a one-time gift, or set up a recurring monthly gift
– Recommend a gift from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
– Make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA—a tax-smart way to give if you’re 70½ or older.