Donate Sheet Music in Albuquerque

Do you have sheet music, music instruction books, or hymnals taking up space? Decades of accumulated musical collections, or a few books you no longer need — the New Mexico Literacy Project welcomes music donations of any size. I accept all types of music materials in Albuquerque and work to keep them in circulation.

Last verified May 2026 · Original research by Josh Eldred

What Sheet Music and Music Materials Do I Accept?

I accept a comprehensive range of music materials including sheet music, music instruction books, piano books, guitar instruction manuals, hymnals, choral music collections, and more. Whether your music materials are classical, contemporary, educational, or religious, I welcome them.

If you have vintage sheet music from decades past or recent instructional materials, I'm interested. Music materials often have lasting educational value, and by donating them to us, you help keep them accessible to musicians and students across Albuquerque. I put usable materials back into the community through resale and free distribution rather than letting them go to waste.

Why Donate Music Books and Sheet Music?

Music instruction and reference materials can be expensive for musicians to acquire. When you donate your sheet music and music books to us, you're giving students, musicians, and music enthusiasts an opportunity to access materials they might otherwise struggle to afford. Vintage sheet music collections have particular value, as do music instruction books for various instruments.

Rather than throwing music materials away or letting them sit unused, donating to us ensures they find new homes with people who will use them. This aligns with my broader effort to put usable materials back into circulation through resale and free distribution across Albuquerque.

How Music Donations Are Handled

When you donate sheet music and music books to us, I evaluate them and determine how best to put them back into circulation. Condition is less important than usability—even well-loved books with notes in the margins have value for musicians. I've processed over 500,000 pounds of materials from Albuquerque residents and businesses, and music materials are part of that dedication to keeping items in use.

Your music donations are sorted along with books, magazines, and other materials I accept. This means you can bundle all your donations together and drop them off at once, regardless of the type.

Three Easy Ways to Donate Sheet Music

I've made music material donations as simple as possible:

• Free Pickup: If you have a large collection of sheet music or music books, schedule a free pickup from your home or business. Learn more about free pickup.
• 24/7 Drop Box: My drop box is open around the clock. You can drop off music materials whenever it's convenient for you. Find my drop box location.
• Direct Visit: Bring your sheet music and music books directly to us at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (Edith & Montano area, North Valley).

Music Donation Considerations

There are no restrictions on the type or age of music materials I accept. Old hymnals? Great. Piano exercise books? Perfect. Sheet music from decades ago? I welcome it. The primary consideration is that the materials should be in readable condition.

One thing to note: if your sheet music or music books contain handwritten notes, annotations, or personal writing from previous musicians, this doesn't prevent donation—many musicians actually appreciate seeing previous annotations. However, if any materials contain deeply personal information or sentimental value, you may want to retain those for yourself.

Supporting Musicians Through Your Donation

Musicians and music students depend on access to learning materials, yet many can't afford to purchase all the sheet music and instruction books they need. Your donation directly impacts the musical community in Albuquerque by putting materials into the hands of people who will use them. Whether it's a beginner guitarist picking up an instructional book or a classical musician finding a difficult-to-locate piece of sheet music, your donation matters.

Important Information

I'm a for-profit business that keeps materials in circulation. Sheet music and music book donations do not qualify for tax deductions. However, if you're looking for a practical way to clear space and support musicians, donating to us is an excellent option.

For questions about specific collections, large donations, or other details, contact me at 702-496-4214 or [email protected]. I'm happy to discuss your music materials and help make the donation process smooth.