Dear Bruin Community,

Thanks to YOU, Blue & Gold Challenge was a huge success! We rallied over 20 donors and raised almost $4,000 to support The Herb Alpert School of Music. Your generosity will help support scholarships, maintain and upgrade instruments, studios, and performance spaces, and champion groundbreaking programs that bring music to underserved communities.

Your generosity didn't just meet the moment; it created a wave of support that will transform lives for years to come. Your support was amplified by our True Bruin Challenger, Mark Kalmansohn, whose six-figure gift was unlocked this week thanks to donors like you! 

We’re halfway through the Blue & Gold Challenge, going strong with over 2,000 gifts!

Thank you for being part of this movement. Your generosity is helping Bruins everywhere do what they do best: learn, create and lead. Every dollar sings. Every contribution resonates. And our halls are filled with more than just melodies - they're filled with hope, ambition, and the dreams of every student who dares to believe in the power of music through the kindness of people like you.

To further express our gratitude, we’re sharing a 20% OFF discount code for the UCLA Store, so you can show your Bruin pride in style: BGCFW25*

Your gift has already made a difference, but the challenge isn’t over yet! Help us keep the energy high by sharing the Blue & Gold Challenge with friends and family. Every gift counts, and every Bruin matters.  https://crowdfunding.ucla.edu/ThisisUCLAMusic

Thank you again for showing up and highlighting what it means to be True Blue and Pure Gold. 

*20% OFF discount code valid on all online orders for BearWear Apparel and Accessories placed between November 2nd-12th, 2025 at UCLAStore.com. Not valid on diploma frames, UCLA contest t-shirt, care packages, or UCLA gift cards. Subject to stock on hand at time of order fulfillment. One redemption per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offers.