The Classical Free-Reed, Inc. is a nonprofit educational and cultural organization which is dedicated to the advancement of the free-reed instruments -- ie., accordion, bayan, concertina, bandoneon, harmonium, harmonica, sheng, khaen, kobing, etc. -- in the field of classical music.

The Classical Free-Reed, Inc. is a tax-exempt corporation [organized exclusively for educational purposes under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code], therefore your contributions are tax-deductible.

The purposes of The Classical Free-Reed, Inc., (as mentioned in the Articles of Incorporation) include:

1. To sponsor and support chamber music concerts, recitals, workshops, festivals and other events which promote the free-reed instruments in classical music,
   
   
2. To establish a library of books and sound recordings of music which include or feature the free-reed instruments,
   
   
3. To research, commission and publish music for free-reed instruments, both solo pieces and compositions with other instruments,
   
   
4. To produce and distribute audio cassettes, compact discs, video tapes and other sound recordings which include or feature free-reed instruments,
   
   
5. To establish a museum of free-reed instruments,
   
   
6. To establish an internet website dedicated to the free-reed instruments in classical music.