Friends of Noyes School of Rhythm
We are a unique place. The natural beauty of our surroundings is an intimate part of our living and dancing pleasure. To continue to grow here, we need the ongoing interest and support of all who come to the Noyes School.
Click here for a printable donation form. Your contribution will be used for capital improvements to the property and facilities of the Noyes School, and your contribution is tax-deductible.
We can also accept donations online via PayPal.
Wish List
We are in need of these items.
New Canvas Tents
small $536
large $801
Laundry sink for Little House $70
Wind-up (battery-free) lanterns and flashlights $15-$30 each
Silk for tunics (each tunic takes 2-3 yards) $5-$10/yd
Bed Pillows in new or good condition
Water pitchers
Cast Iron or Teflon frying pans in good condition
Sharp knives
Door mats
Rubbermaid totes for blanket/pillow storage
Freezer bags
D batteries
Some improvements necessary:
New winter siding for the Pavalon $400 per side
New rot-resistant design platforms for tents – small $210, large $600
New shelving for tents and cabins
Small items can be sent directly to Emily Arwen Mott at
1271 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington, MA 02476. Cash to purchase items can be donated via the Donation Form
Gifts to the Foundation
Gifts to the Noyes School of Rhythm Foundation and its branches are much needed and greatly appreciated. They are also tax deductible to the extent of the law.
Trust Fund Campaign – to pay off the rest of our current loan and to increase the Fund (TF)
Noyes School of Rhythm Foundation, Inc. – assists with insurance, legal bills, property spraying, filing fee, newsletter postage and paper, office costs (NSofR)
Foundation ImprovementFund – for renovations and repairs on all properties. (F Imp)
Valeria Gibson Ladd Scholarship Fund – assists top-notch old and new students, and teachers who could not otherwise afford to give the time necessary to follow their commitment to the ongoingness of Noyes Rhythm. (VGL)
Noyes Senior School (Shepherd’s Nine) – upkeep, maintenance, general operation. (Shep 9)
Noyes Junior School (Shepherd’s Green) – upkeep and maintenance for Family Camp and outreach rentals. (Shep Grn)
Florence Blewer Flowers Fund – flowers and plantings at Shepherd’s Nine. (FBF)
Malcolm Leslie Bush-Brown Music Fund – sheet music (replacement and new) for Rhythm classes, masques, and Playtime. (MLBB)
“Gifts In Memory Of” or “Gifts In Honor Of” a Noyes friend or other person – Intent should be stated with a brief note.
Important: Please write CODE (in parentheses above) in memo area of check.
