Do you have an old, gently used musical instrument, perhaps tucked away in the attic or a closet? Do you recall learning how to play the flute or violin or piano as a child? Sure, those lessons could be tedious, but remember that first recital, that first concert, that first round of applause? Bravo!
The opportunity to learn a musical instrument can inspire a child to discover talent, expand creativity, develop social skills, and learn sef-discipline. Music in our schools is vital to the health of our communities and the continued development of our culture.
Yet, many children do not have this opportunity.
In honor
of tonight’s Grammy Awards, below are some organizations striving to keep music alive and available to all children. Click the links and explore. Whether it’s donating an instrument, contributing funds, or giving your time and musical experience, you can help.
The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools and communities by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs, giving youngsters the many benefits of music education, helping them to be better students and inspiring creativity and expression through playing music. [They] believe that kids thrive when given the chance to learn and play music. Putting an instrument into their hands improves the quality of their education and their lives. The window is brief and all kids deserve a chance to play music in school!
Make a financial donation to the foundation here. Find out how to give them a used instrument here. Start the process to seek a grant here.
Instruments of Change [strives to] profoundly impact the lives of disadvantaged children through the gifts of musical instrument donation, instruction and performance. [They] accomplish this mission by seeking our new and gently used musical instruments that are not being played and place them with children whose parents do not have the means to purchase an instrument of their own.
Scroll down this page to donate a musical instrument. Make a financial contribution here. If you are a music educator, offer to share your experience here.
Charity Music Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public service organzation, whose mission is to help cultivate the next upcoming crop of young artists by providing musical instruments, on loan, to homeless students, at-risk, and disadvantaged youth wishing to explore their hidden musical talents.
Follow your state link from this list to find out how to donate an instrument. Click here to make a financial contribution.
Help keep music alive. Help children discover their potential greatness. Help our communities thrive through musical arts.
