In order to keep the entry fee reasonable for students, the Gateway Piano Festival is dependent on donors and sponsors to help with the additional costs of running this educational and fun event. Entry fees only cover a portion of the costs, and we are grateful to every individual donor and sponsors who are able to step in and provide this opportunity for students from all over the state. Individual donors are encouraged to donate whatever amount they can to help with this event. The Gateway Piano Festival Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group that is entirely run by volunteers and your donations are tax deductible. Donations can be submitted online or checks made out to the Gateway Piano Festival Association and mailed to: Gateway Piano Festival Association, c/o Kathleen Foster, 829 Harding Street, Saint Peters, MO 63376. Sponsors are also needed to help support this Festival. We are looking for Sponsors at the following levels: Bronze Level ($250+), Silver Level ($500+) or Gold Level ($1,000+). All sponsors will be acknowledged in check-in material the day of the Festival, the printed program at the Honors Recital & Awards Ceremony, and sponsors at the Silver or Gold level will have their company name printed on a music tote bag which will be given to each student who participates in this Festival. We expect around 120-150 students this year to participate.