Voices for Music
In April, we asked the music teachers at schools that received a grant of instruments from the foundation, to give their students a chance to express their thoughts about what playing music means to them and the impact the donation had on their lives. We also told them that the most compelling, meaningful and creative submission would receive a brand new Yamaha instrument for their program.
The foundation's board of directors had the honor to review the entries and choose the one that, in their view, touched them the most.
We hope you enjoy reading, watching and listening to what they all had to say. They are listed by the name of the school, location, name of music teacher and when their grant was awarded.
Winning entry was submitted by Christina Luna
Procter R. Hug High School, Reno NV - Joseph Savage, 2011
Armand Larive Middle School, Hermiston OR - Brook White, Summer 2007
Belmont High School, Los Angeles CA - Brian Higa, Fall 2006
Esperanza High School, Anaheim CA - Kathryn Crask, Fall 2002
Fair Avenue Elementary School, North Hollywood CA - John Balbuena, Fall 2008
Hardwick Elementary School, Hardwick VT - Jodi Ethier, Fall 2008
Marie Curie Middle School 158, Bayside NY - Jennifer Schecter, Winter 2009
Nicholas County High School, Carlisle KY - Debbie Hale, Fall 2006
S.P. Waltrip High School, Houston TX - Charles Stephens, Spring 2010
Stanley G. Falk School, Buffalo NY - Mark Blesy, 2011
Stuart Middle School, Louisville KY - Michelle Gilfert, Spring 2010
Thomas Marks Elementary School, Wilson NY - Tammy Rohring, Winter 2003
Weehawken High School, Weehawken NJ - Michael Lichtenfeld, Summer 2006
West Harrison Community School, Mondamin IA - Bev Hutchinson, Fall 2004