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Membership

A major source of funding for BRIMS programs comes from our members!

Join BRIMS for discounts, access to members-only content, and to support our mission!

Becoming a member shows your support for the work BRIMS does to continue the traditions of Irish music, dance and culture.  Membership rolls annual based on the day you sign up! You will receive a welcome message that includes information and discount codes! Your membership will automatically. renew to continue your support of BRIMS, if things change, you can cancel at any time

 

In addition it provides a number of benefits including:

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  • Discounted Class Fees

  • Free Admission to BRIMS Ceilis and other Member Event

  • Access to member-only areas of the website with tutorials, forums and more! 

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  • Annual Individual Membership

    50$
    Every year
    BRIMS legacy membership - don't want to change anything? Select this one!
     
    • Support BRIMS programs with an Individual Membership

  • Annual Family Membership

    80$
    Every year
    BRIMS legacy membership - don't want to change anything? Select this one!
     
    • Support BRIMS and get 10% off classes

  • Individual Supporting Member

    150$
    Every year
    Level up your support and receive the thank you gift of free concert tickets for you and a guest!! *single event*
     
    • Reduced class tuition
    • Complimentary concert attendance at the event of your choice

  • Family Supporting Members

    250$
    Every year
    Level up your support and receive the thank you gift of free concert tickets for you and three guests!!
     
    • Discounted class tuition
    • Complimentary Concert attendance for 4 *single event*

  • Community Member

    500$
    Every year
    Great for Community Groups and Businesses
     
    • All the benefits for Supporting Member
    • Gratitude listing on our website and programs

  • Silver Anniversary Member

    1,250$
     
    Celebrate and Support our 25th Year!
    Valid for 12 months
    • Community Member Benefits
    • TRAD Ensemble performance at your event (excludes March)

Your Membership Dollars Support:

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  • Open Sessions

    • BRIMS sponsors bi-monthly (every two weeks) sessions for players at all skill levels.​

  • BRIMS Scholarship Fund

    • -BRIMS does not turn any student away for financial reasons.

  • BRIMS Instrument Library

    • BRIMS has a growing library of musical instruments which enables students who do not own an instrument to participate in classes. Once purchased or donated, these instruments also need upkeep and refurbishment, an added expense.

  • Visiting Artist Fund

    • Throughout the years BRIMS has brought the very best in Irish music, song and dance to Charlottesville.  There are many costs associated with hosting artists; membership dollars can be used to offset some of these expenses. 
      Recently BRIMS hosted:

      • Lunasa 

      • Martin Hayes Solo Concert

      • John Doyle with accordionist Mick McAuley

      • Karan Casey Trio - with Niamh Dunne on fiddle and vocals, and guitarist and accordionist Sean Óg Graham.


Additional Giving


BRIMS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and your contribution is tax-deductible. Any additional gift you include with your membership will help BRIMS to continue as a vibrant and active source of Irish music and dance in central Virginia.

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