Our next beneficiary is the Music Institute of Chicago’s Suzuki Program. MIC’s Barston Suzuki Center offers one of the Midwest’s largest and most comprehensive Suzuki programs. The internationally recognized Suzuki method is based on the philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki that talent and musicianship can be developed in any child. MIC Suzuki faculty members have […]
Friends of Pōmaikaʻi
I recently played a benefit concert for a wonderful arts integration school spearheaded by Rae Takemoto. It’s a beacon for total and joyful education. I’d love to see its vision spread across the country. –Muriel Vision: “Inspire Arts as a Blessing for All”Mission: To connect students, educators, and our community to our ʻāina through the […]
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
The Music for Life Alliance honors the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, founded by Orbert Davis, with an award and grant at Muriel’s annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving concert. Chicago Jazz Philharmonic outreach programs continue to inspire youth and encourage them to reach for excellence. The mission of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) education programs is to provide meaningful and […]
Little Milligan
Through a partnership with parents and the community, Little Milligan Elementary School seeks to provide a student focused learning program that challenges students to become proficient or advanced in academic skills as outlined by the Tennessee State Standards, develop emotionally and socially, as well as be accountable for his/her actions and to be responsible lifelong […]
The Children’s Music Network
In the 1980s, like-minded teachers, performers, songwriters, radio hosts, and parents who cared about the quality and content of children’s music established The Children’s Music Network (CMN) – a nonprofit association that now has members across the United States and Canada. The Children’s Music Network celebrates the positive power of music in the lives of children by […]
Music Doing Good
Music Doing Good, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that inspires and transforms lives through innovative, music-based programming and performance experiences. They deliver four outreach programs that bring music to children in Houston who would otherwise not have access. The programs use music to stimulate minds, open hearts and ignite imagination. Music Doing Good touches […]
San Diego Center for Children
Founded in 1887, the San Diego Center for Children (SDCC) is San Diego’s oldest accredited non-profit organization. Today, SDCC has become a leader in providing mental health services to children and families within our community. We offer a variety of programs for children facing behavioral, emotional, social, and educational challenges. In 2017, Music Program Director […]
Kids Empowered by Your Support (K.E.Y.S.)
KEYS’ Mission is to bring one-to-one instrument lessons and group music instruction to underserved inner-city children in Bridgeport, CT who have no other access to this empowering life experience. Their “Music for Life” lessons program provides one-to-one instrument lessons taught by trained and experienced instructors to children whose families do not have the means to […]
Free Guitars for Future Stars
Free Guitars for Future Stars (FG4FS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was formed in January, 2009, by Scott Neumann, Cheryl Neumann, and Matt Mickelsen. They provide free guitars and guitar lessons to students from low-income families in McHenry County, Illinois. Many schools that are in financial trouble begin “fixing” their funding problems by eliminating programs. […]
The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
Who knew that a movie made 23 years ago would become the catalyst for the creation of a namesake non-profit, changing the lives of hundreds of thousands of kids by giving them access to learn and play music in school – keeping music education alive and strong across the country? The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation […]
Music in Schools Today
Since 1983, Music in Schools Today has partnered with schools and community centers to provide music classes, trained teaching artists, curriculum, and instruments. They also invest in teachers and musicians through professional development workshops and employment opportunities. It is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit.
The Roots of Music
The Roots of Music empowers the youth of New Orleans through music education, academic support, and mentorship while preserving and promoting the unique musical and cultural heritage of our city. Their goal is to provide our kids with the resources they need to lead positive, productive, self-reliant lives.
