NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2005--MicroEdge, a wholly owned subsidiary of Advent Software (NASDAQ:ADVS) and leading provider of solutions for the grantmaking community worldwide, announced today that students from the Orlando, FL area music education program, A Gift for Music (AGFM), will be performing for all attendees at the 2005 MicroEdge Solutions Conference at the Walt Disney World Coronado Springs Resort on October 26, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. The recital will be comprised of 18 students from Englewood Elementary School, also in Orlando. The students will perform three songs on the violin, each song displaying a different level of musical skill achieved by the young musicians. Generously funded by Walt Disney World Co., AGFM provides violins, violas, and cellos and instruction to more than 800 urban elementary school students each year.

The program will begin with a presentation to the nearly 300 giving professionals in attendance at the Solutions Conference from Gary Landwirth, President of A Gift For Teaching, parent organization for AGFM. Mr. Landwirth will discuss the importance of the music program and other aspects of music education and its impact on lives of young students.

"We are so thankful for the wonderful community partnerships that help make this one-of-a-kind program a success, and for helping us bring the gift of music to our AGFM students. A performance of this magnitude gives them a huge boost to their self-esteem and a wonderful chance to shine," said Mr. Landwirth. Since its inception in 1999, the program has introduced over 4,000 students to the world of music.

The MicroEdge Solutions Conference is an annual event attended by philanthropy professionals, corporate giving executives, technology experts, industry consultants and thought leaders. MicroEdge clients attend this three-day event each year to discuss relevant issues, network and share ideas, and learn technology skills related to their current GIFTS grants management system and emerging technologies that will help giving organizations to reach their mission and goals in the future.

"It's very exciting for us to help bring to life one of the many good programs our clients help to fund," comments Deanne Chevannes, manager of corporate business development at MicroEdge, Inc., "Many MicroEdge clients who support A Gift For Teaching, including Orlando Magic, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation and Bank of America will be present for the recital. We're looking forward to a very rewarding experience."

Walt Disney World Co., Inc. is the primary supporter of the AGFM program and the host of this event.

About MicroEdge

MicroEdge, Inc. (www.microedge.com), a subsidiary of Advent Software, Inc. is the leading provider of software and services to the giving community worldwide. The MicroEdge suite of Windows and Web-based software delivers a powerful, integrated, and open framework upon which effective charitable giving can be made. The company is committed to providing the best technology toolset for foundations, corporations, government agencies, donors, advisors and financial institutions. Together, these tools help organizations to work with one another to raise, invest, manage and award charitable currency. MicroEdge, Inc. is headquartered in New York City with regional offices throughout North America, and supports thousands of clients worldwide.

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About a Gift For Music

Since its creation in 1999, A Gift For Music (AGFM) has been touching the lives of children and families in Central Florida everyday. Generously funded by Walt Disney World Co., AGFM provides violins, violas, and cellos and instruction to more than 800 urban elementary school students each year in Orange County who otherwise would never have the chance to play a stringed instrument. Then, in partnering with the University of Central Florida's Music Department, AGFM provides quality instruction twice a week with assistance from UCF Music Performance and Music Education students, serving as a learning laboratory for UCF students while giving these children the opportunity of a lifetime.

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MicroEdge, Inc. (www.mmicroedge.com), a subsidiary of Advent Software, Inc. is the leading provider of software and services to the giving community worldwide. The MicroEdge suite of Windows and Web-based software delivers a powerful, integrated, and open framework which makes charitable giving effective. The company is committed to providing the best technology tool set for foundations, corporations, government agencies, donors, advisors and financial institutions. Together, these tools help organizations to work with one another to raise, invest, manage and award charitable currency. MicroEdge, Inc. is headquartered in New York City with regional offices throughout North America, and supports thousands of clients worldwide.

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