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Your support fuels Kaboom Collective’s community of artists, musicians, and creators of all ages.

Every gift helps us create self-produced, bold, cross-media projects, build space for lifelong learning, and empower artists to collaborate in ways traditional orchestras don’t.

Together, we’re building a creative future without limits.

Our MISSION

Kaboom Studio Orchestra is a launchpad for the next generation of artists.

Through the production of orchestral scores, animated films, live shows, studio albums, and more, members create original, commercially released work.

Collaborating directly with industry professionals, they build polished portfolios, access untapped corners of the creative industries, and gain real-world experience that drives their careers forward.

Rooted in equity and inclusion, Kaboom breaks down barriers—cultural, financial, and institutional—to open the arts to everyone.

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A young person wearing glasses, headphones, a plaid sweater, and khaki pants sitting on a chair, holding a pen and looking at a music stand. An older woman with curly hair and glasses is standing next to them, pointing at the sheet music on the stand. The person has a shiny brass tuba next to them and a music studio background.

While the annual tuition value is $1,295 per studio member, we offer this experience free of charge to all post–high school participants. Your support helps us keep these opportunities accessible, removing financial barriers so that young artists can focus on their growth, performance, and creative future.

The impact is already clear: Since 2020, more than 250 studio members have thrived at Kaboom, thanks to donor support, gaining hands-on experience, building professional portfolios, and stepping into paid creative roles. Our alumni are securing internships, studio placements, and freelance contracts all over the United States. 

Kaboom’s vision is bold: we want to make Kaboom not only completely tuition-free for every studio member, but a paid opportunity for all participants. In a time when public arts funding is dwindling, we aim to be a counterforce, one that empowers artists, fuels Cleveland’s creative economy, and builds sustainable, diverse professional pipelines into the arts.

With your help, we can get there.

By donating to Kaboom, you’re investing in Cleveland’s young artists, its creative workforce, and a thriving artistic future. Your support removes barriers, creates careers, and changes lives. That impact starts with you.

WHy DONATE?

“Kaboom gave me a real taste of life as a touring musician, something I’d never experienced before. I walked away with new confidence, lasting connections, and a better understanding of how to pace myself creatively and professionally.” - Renee Danko

“Kaboom gave me a real taste of life as a touring musician, something I’d never experienced before. I walked away with new confidence, lasting connections, and a better understanding of how to pace myself creatively and professionally.” - Renee Danko

“I watched our whole group grow musically throughout the tour. The difference between our first show at the Rock Hall and our final show at Fountain Point was incredible. Personally, I learned to manage my anxieties and felt myself relax more each day. Now that I’m home, I really miss it. This experience changed me.” - Studio Orchestra Member

“I watched our whole group grow musically throughout the tour. The difference between our first show at the Rock Hall and our final show at Fountain Point was incredible. Personally, I learned to manage my anxieties and felt myself relax more each day. Now that I’m home, I really miss it. This experience changed me.” - Studio Orchestra Member

“Kaboom completely changed how I think about making music. I saw firsthand how live music affects people, and I gained a deep appreciation for everything, from the performance to the sound systems that make it all possible.” -Pranay Gupta

“Kaboom completely changed how I think about making music. I saw firsthand how live music affects people, and I gained a deep appreciation for everything, from the performance to the sound systems that make it all possible.” -Pranay Gupta

DONORS

$100,000 +

  • The Jean, Harry and Brenda Fuchs Foundation *

  • The Arthur E., Elsie G., and Betty M. Kranz Family Foundation *

  • Tricia L. and Robert G. Risman Family Philanthropic Fund

$50,000 +

  • The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation *

  • The Cleveland Foundation

  • Ohio Arts Council

  • Liza Grossman and Philip Gould

  • Joe Weagraff and Adam Bowlby

$25,000+

  • Beth Sersig and Christopher Brandt *

  • Christine Williams and Ken Frisof *

  • Cuyahoga Arts and Culture

  • Steve and Betsey Poe *

  • Peter and Kathy Klein *

  • Linda Quinn *

$5,000 +

  • Bruce and Meredith Bass *

  • Michael and Beth Berland *

  • Kenneth Betz and Patricia Brewer

  • Sharon Bigler *

  • Jennifer Juan and Steve Brown *

  • Lloyd Bunker *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Jim Cirillo *

  • Matt and Jane Coleman *

  • Carol and Jim Duber *

  • Earth and Air: String Orchestra *

  • Michel and Ava Farivar *

  • Deborah Goldenberg *

  • Jonny Goldenberg *

  • David Hattner *

  • Anne Juster *

  • Katie and Chuck King

  • Richard and Julie King *

  • Mark and Jean Koznarek *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • McNabb Foundation

  • Thomas C. Moore *

  • Dr. Amanda Opaskar *

  • Dr. Frank and Gail Opaskar *

  • Joanne Rim *

  • Carol and Dean Scheuer *

  • Jace and Michael Sheppard *

  • Jacqueline Taylor and Steven Sobol *

  • Claire Walter *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

$1,000 +

  • ArtSpace-Cleveland

  • PepsiCo Foundation *

  • Joy and Tony Anzalone *
    in memory of Ryan Applegate

  • Marcey Ansley

  • Dave and Candace Ashton *

  • Frances Baker *

  • Jeff Kraus & Cherie Balan Charitable Fund *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Rachel Bernstein *

  • Erol and Laura Beytas *

  • Erika Boeing *

  • Book of Mormon Broadway LLC *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Philly Brentnall *

  • David Budin *

  • Vicki Bunker *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Giovanni Castiglione *

  • Nicole Castleberry Clouser *

  • Bruce Cohen

  • Cecilia Culp *

  • Jason and Catherine DuBois *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Samantha Englander *

  • Owen Ganor *

  • Catherine Gauchat *

  • Bill Gill *

  • David Kazdan and Laura Gooch *

  • Michael and Karen Gsellmeier *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Linda Grossman *

  • Abby Gruber *

  • Caryl Guinn *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Peter and Carolyn Hardin-Levine *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Wayne Hatcher

  • Alicia Hawley *

  • Jennifer Higdon *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Liesl Hook *

  • Kevin and Ann Hyland *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Erin Jesson

  • Lalene and David Kay *

  • Stephen and Kathryn Kiker *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Susan and Andrew Krembs *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • John and Carolyn Lane *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Barbara Lederman *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Wayne McEachron *

  • Linda Miller *

  • Steven Moore *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Erika Noble *

  • Laurie Orth *

  • Lavinia Pavlish *

  • Merry Peckham *

  • Marybeth and Michael Peters *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Janice and Dennis Pohl *

  • Catherine Pomeroy *

  • Linda Querry *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Lesley Ray

  • Sherri Appleton and Marty Resnik *

  • Donald Rosenberg *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Ethan Sandler *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Betty and Alan Schenk *

  • The Slusarski Family *

  • Denice Smith *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Laura Starnik *

  • Sara Stashower *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Danna Sundet *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Christeen C. Tuttle *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Edie and Steve Shafron *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Claire Walter *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

  • Katherine Widness *

  • Michael Zaleski *
    in memory of Thomas C. Moore

$100 +

* PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

* PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

The Producer’s Circle is Kaboom’s founding donor community: our earliest believers. These donors made a contribution in our first year, helping launch the collective and fuel the work. Their names are marked with *

Giving FAQs

  • Kaboom isn’t a traditional orchestra or youth program. We are an all-ages, all-media collective where artists learn from each other by making work together. Your support helps us create projects that cross boundaries—combining music, film, storytelling, and more—while fostering a creative community built on collaboration, experimentation, and lifelong learning.

  • Every donation directly supports the artists, productions, and collaborations that make Kaboom thrive. This includes funding studio recordings, live performances, multimedia projects, artist stipends, and the mentorship that happens when artists of all ages work side by side.

  • Kaboom Collective breaks the mold. We’re not limited by age, genre, or tradition. Our community of artists takes on projects that typical orchestras don’t—from scoring films to producing albums to creating immersive experiences—while fostering an environment where lifelong learners and professionals collaborate, mentor, and create together.