Help Darren Fund A New Violin For His University Studies!

Dear all,

My name is Darren Breeze, and as you may know, I have been playing the violin for a very long time. I have done everything from orchestras, chamber groups, quartets etc... and have been a former member of the Auckland Youth Orchestra for 3 years and have won some competitions over the years which include...Tauranga Performing Arts Competition and the Te Awamutu Performing Arts Competition. Next year I would like to continue my musical studies at university. Though there is just one major problem I have... my violin.

I have been informed on many occasions that I have outstripped my current violin and bow, and it is drastically holding me back from reaching my full potential... It would be essential for me to have a decent quality violin to work with in university as I would be studying more advanced and complex pieces and at which would demand more from an instrument. I think a lot of people are often shocked when they find out that the price of a decent quality classical violin could easily cost $10,000+. Though if you are very lucky you could find a good one for slightly less. And a decent bow that could bounce properly and could do all the required techniques could cost start at $800+.

Although, my personal and family situation is extremely complex as we've faced a lot of problems and financial difficulties in these last years. Together with the barriers of the present pandemic, I was not able to gather the necessary value for the violin acquisition. Having an instrument of this calibre would definitely last me quite some time in my musical journey so I really need your help to fundraise a portion of the sum!

Thank You!

Any donations appreciated!