Support Debut Goes to School!

Keeping Live Music Accessible for Students

Debut Atlantic is committed to ensuring that students across Atlantic Canada continue to have access to high-quality live arts experiences. Through our Debut Goes to School (DGTS) program, professional artists visit schools and communities, inspiring young audiences through music, storytelling, and cultural exchange.

While participation in our DGTS remains no to low-cost for participating schools, recent funding changes have increased the importance of community support in sustaining this important program. The recent elimination of the NS Artist in Schools funding has created significant pressure on our ability to meet the growing demand for these performances, while ensuring artists are fairly compensated for their work. Where possible, we invite schools, students, families, and community members to support the sustainability of the program through voluntary contributions.

How Your Support Makes an Impact

Contributions to Debut Goes to School help us:

• Bring professional artists into schools throughout Atlantic Canada.
• Keep performances accessible for students regardless of financial circumstances.
• Ensure the long-term sustainability of our Debut Goes to School! program.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps create meaningful arts experiences for students!

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How You Can Help

Pay What You Can

Schools that are able are invited to make a voluntary “pay what you can” contribution to support the continued delivery of Debut Goes to School performances.

Toonies for Tunes

Schools can participate in our Toonies for Tunes campaign by encouraging students and families to donate a toonie (or loose change or any donation amount) in support of arts education. When applicable, Debut Atlantic artists can collect Toonies for Tunes donations during their school visit, making participation simple and convenient.

Share with Your School Community

Help spread the word by sharing information about Debut Goes to School and Toonies for Tunes with parents, guardians, school councils, and community partners. Increased awareness helps strengthen support for arts experiences in schools.

Donate Anytime

Individuals, families, and community supporters can make a donation to support Debut Atlantic’s arts education programming at any time through our CanadaHelps donation page HERE.

 

A small gift can have a lasting impact.

Whether you make a donation, participate in Toonies for Tunes, or help share our message, you are helping ensure that students continue to experience the joy, creativity, and inspiration of live performances.

For more information about Toonies for Tunes, school contributions, or supporting Debut Atlantic’s educational programs, please contact Debut Atlantic.

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