Whitefish Community Foundation awards $130,000 grant for new music school

Whitefish Community Foundation recently awarded a $130,000 grant to North Valley Music School for the construction of a new music campus at Smith Fields in Whitefish.

NVMS is dedicated to enriching Montana communities through music education, appreciation and performance by providing musical opportunities for all. Since 2001, the nonprofit has operated out of a modest-sized home on Spokane Avenue in Whitefish. With 100 students on the waitlist for services and a growing demand for programs, the organization has outgrown its current location.

In 2022, NVMS announced a capital campaign to raise $7.5 million to build a new facility, including a $1 million operating endowment. The new 8,100-square-foot building will allow the organization to serve up to 3,000 students annually with expanded performance, group class and workshop opportunities.