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ravi@heyravi.com |
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To unite individuals and organizations actively supporting music education for children who may not otherwise be able to experience the educational, psychological, and social benefits of making music.
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Creates and maintains a national database that enables the sharing of information, combining of resources, and speaking in a common and more effective voice.
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Terry Perkins |
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The Sheldon Concert Hall |
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3648 Washington Ave |
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tperkins@sheldonconcerthall.org |
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St. Louis, MO 63122 |
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Mission
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Dedicated to making the joy of music accessible to every child. Collects and distributes instruments to music programs for the underserved and at-risk children.
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What it Does?
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Seeks the donation of used musical instruments from individuals and new instruments from manufacturers and distributors. MFLA then refurbishes the instruments if necessary, and provides them free of charge to school and community music programs serving di
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Coordinators to start regional chapters
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Seeks Instruments?
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Used musical instruments from individuals
New instruments from Mfrs and distrs
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Seeks Donations?
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Money: tax-deductible cash donations will be accepted to pay for the cost of instrument repair and the purchase of musical accessories such as strings, reeds and sheet music
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Region Served
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Hq in St. Louis, MO
With chapters also in:
Columbia, MO
Columbus, OH
Eastern TN
Hartford, CT
Nashville, TN
Northern CA
More planned
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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Nashville, TN 37212 |
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Mission
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Unite the music community by bringing together guitarists from around the globe, to benefit the Music for Life Alliance and the Music For Lifelong Acheivement.
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What it Does?
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A semi-annual event at the NAMM conventions featuring performances by some of the finest guitarists in the world. Generously supported by many companies in the music industry, proceeds go to help fund the Music for Life Alliance and other related organiza
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Seeks Instruments?
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Funded through generous donations of music products companies and other organizations
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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(831) 458-2239 |
Address: |
405 Escalona Drive |
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| Email: |
muzikidz@cruzio.com |
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Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
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Mission
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A Non-Profit Grant Program Bringing Music with Guitars into the Elementary School Classroom
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What it Does?
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GITC brings music into public elementary and middle schools by offering regular classroom teachers free guitar, music education, song leadership, and music integration lessons through regionally based programs. Guitars in the Classroom jumpstarts regional
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Coordinators to start regional programs
Services/time
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Seeks Instruments?
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New or used guitars
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Seeks Donations?
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Cash contributions; may be directed in any way
In-kin donations, eg, musical accessories, sheet music, supplies, other items
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Region Served
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Headquartered in California, operates nationally
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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Trumpet Donations Program |
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trumpetdonations@trumpetguild.org |
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Mission
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Promote communications among trumpet players around the world and to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trumpet.
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What it Does?
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Provides program to donate trumpets to exceptional trumpet students unable to obtain, for financial reasons, an instrument worthy of his/her demonstrated affinity toward the instrument. The recipient will also receive a free one-year membership to ITG.
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Seeks Instruments?
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Trumpets
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Seeks Donations?
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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info@littlekidsrock.org |
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Mission
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Little Kids Rock knows that music is a critical component of a first-rate education. We inspire children to express themselves through music, building the creativity, confidence, and self-esteem that are critical to success in school and beyond.
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What it Does?
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Pioneering innovative teaching methods that are rooted in childrens knowledge of popular music forms such as rock, rap, blues, hip-hop etc.
Preparing practitioners such as teachers and youth workers to offer classes utilizing our methods and materials.
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Your time or professional services
Becoming a music mentor (full-time educators in the public schools eligible for training)
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Seeks Instruments?
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Guitars
Basses
Drums
Keyboards
Amplifiers
Microphones
Recording Equipment
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Seeks Donations?
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Money; online by credit card, phone, securities, or check (payable to Little Kids Rock to: 21 Oxford Street #2, Montclair, NJ 07042) ,
Items for auction
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Region Served
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Hq in San Francisco Area
Additional chapters in:
New York City, NY
Newark, NJ
Memphis, TN
Nashville, TN
Los Angeles, CA
Oakland, CA
West Contra Costa County, CA
More planned
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Information, Networking, Support
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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| Contact: |
Judy Ginsberg |
Location: |
Arts Council |
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Address: |
1101 4th St |
, Suite 201 |
| Email: |
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Alexandria, LA 71301 |
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Mission
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The Arts Council of Central Louisiana promotes, develops, supports, and encourages cultural and creative activities through collaboration, volunteerism, and arts education.
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What it Does?
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Funds go directly to arts programs for the 20,000 evacuees. The Arts Council maintains an online calendar of events presented by arts and cultural organizations in Central Louisiana, an online Artist Registry of individual artists representing all the m
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Seeks Instruments?
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Seeks Donations?
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Region Served
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Central Louisiana
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Provides Instruments
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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| Contact: |
Debbie Bieri |
Location: |
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| Phone: |
(617) 747-3094 |
Address: |
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| Email: |
dbieri@berklee.edu |
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Mission
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Berklee City Music provides economically disadvantaged students in urban areas with the opportunity to learn basic musical skills and develop their love of music. The goal of City Music Saturday is to reach out to at-risk young people interested in music and to provide a challenging music education curriculum throughout the school year geared towards putting them on par with students from affluent school districts with strong music programs.
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What it Does?
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Berklee City Music program provides scholarships for students from urban areas to attend the Five-Week Summer Performance Program. The students take private lessons, instrumental labs, and music theory courses. Eight graduating seniors were awarded four-y
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Seeks Instruments?
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Seeks Donations?
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Private funding from individuals, foundations and corporations support this initiative. Outright donations or planned giving welcome. Described on website.
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Region Served
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Provides Instruments
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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Location: |
The Community Foundation |
| Phone: |
(888) 540-5200 |
Address: |
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Mission
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Ensuring that there are always funds available to encourage promising students as they pursue musical training.
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What it Does?
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The fund supports programs that provide the earliest education for youngsters in Middle Tennessee and added enrichment for those wishing to pursue music as a career. Beneficiaries are programs that provide music education both as an avocation and as a voc
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Seeks Instruments?
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Seeks Donations?
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Region Served
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Middle Tennessee
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Provides Instruments
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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| Phone: |
(847) 733-8003 |
Address: |
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, P.O. Box 1341 |
| Email: |
office@cmnonline.org |
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Evanston, IL 60204 |
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Mission
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To share songs and ideas about children's music, to inspire each other about the empowering ways adults and young people can communicate through music, and to be a positive catalyst for education and community-building through music.
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What it Does?
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Our chapters work to support the creation and dissemination of life-affirming, multicultural musical forms for, by, and with young people. Conducts national and regional gatherings were we share songs, ideas, and resources, plus teaching tools, songwriti
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Mnay volunteer opportunities
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Seeks Instruments?
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Seeks Donations?
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Membership and donation form at: www.cmnonline.org/MembershipForm.htm
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Region Served
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CMN regional chapters all around the country organize both local and regional gatherings which are open to CMN members and non-members alike.
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Provides Instruments
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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Location: |
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| Phone: |
(631) 439-3300 |
Address: |
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| Email: |
foundation@daddario.com |
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Mission
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Committed to inspiring and assisting the growth and appreciation of music throughout the world. The focus is in the areas of stringed musical instruments as well as band and orchestral instruments, primarily through the support of educational programs and events, as well as performancebased activities.
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What it Does?
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Provides grants for other organizations, some of whom focus on children's music, eg, Little Kids Rock. Grant application process described on website.
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Seeks Instruments?
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Seeks Donations?
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Region Served
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Provides Instruments
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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Location: |
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Address: |
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| Email: |
guitarsnotguns@aol.com |
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Mission
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To provide guitars and lessons to foster children and other youth at risk, regardless of ability to pay. We also provide mentoring of children by inviting professional musicians, teachers, entertainers, producers and other music related professionals speak to the children to make them aware of the opportunities a life in music can provide.
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What it Does?
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Start a chapter/affiliate
Volunteer teach
Assist teachers
Legal assistance
Write/run promotions
Many other- see website
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Seeks Instruments?
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Focus on guitars; also accept all other musical instruments
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Seeks Donations?
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Donate through Paypal on website or send your donation directly to Guitars not Guns PO Box 9602 San Jose, CA 95008. $100 buys a good quality beginner acoustic guitar. All donations are appreciated regardless of amount.
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Region Served
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Currently in California but in process of opening chapters in other states. Seeking those interested in opening chapters
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Provides Instruments
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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Address: |
6255 Sunset Blvd. |
, 18th Floor |
| Email: |
ihobfnational@hob.com |
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Hollywood, CA 90028 |
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Mission
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The International House of Blues Foundation (IHOBF) is dedicated to bringing the arts to schools and communities through programs that increase public awareness of African American contributions to American culture
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What it Does?
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Foundation programs explore the history, art and music of the blues and demonstrate the vast influence of the blues on contemporary music and culture. Supports youth participation in the arts by providing resources for music and art programs for under ser
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Seeks Volunteers?
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For program and office activities
Musicians to provide special classes, share personal & professional stories.
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Seeks Instruments?
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Seeks musical instruments from corporate sponsors
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Seeks Donations?
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Seeks donations via online, phone, or mail. Details: www.ihobf.org/get_involved/get_involvedDonate.html
Sponsorship is also sought on local, regional and national levels.
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Region Served
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Hq in Hollywood, CA
With chapters in:
Anaheim, CA
Atlantic City, NJ
Chicago, IL
Cleveland, OH
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
New Orleans, LA
Orlando, FL
San Diego, CA
More planned
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Provides Instruments
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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X
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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| Contact: |
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Location: |
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| Phone: |
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Address: |
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| Email: |
jefoundation@aol.com |
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Mission
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Dedicated to helping underprivileged children in their pursuit of originality and excellence in the field of music.
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What it Does?
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Awards: Musical education curriculums will be funded by the JEF. Competition winners will receive music scholarships, record contracts, musical instruments or recording time in a major studio.
Fund Raising: Auctions featuring celebrity donations. Conce
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Seeks Instruments?
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Seeks Donations?
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Online via credit card on website or mail to:
P O Box 07135
Ft. Myers, FL 33919
239-482-6880
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Region Served
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Provides Instruments
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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X
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Scholarships
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X
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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X
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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National
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Regional
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| Contact: |
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Location: |
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| Phone: |
(818) 784-6787 |
Address: |
15125 Ventura Blvd. |
, Suite 204 |
| Email: |
info@mhopus.org |
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Sherman Oaks, CA 95060 |
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Mission
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Getting instruments to kids who need them
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What it Does?
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Supports music education and its many benefits through the donation and repair of musical instruments to under-served schools, community music programs and individual students nationwide
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Your time at our office, or at events
Donate creative or professional services
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Seeks Instruments?
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All instruments
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Seeks Donations?
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by check
by phone
on-line
fax
for details: www.mhopus.org/donate.htm
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Region Served
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X
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Provides Instruments
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Provides Instructions
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Information, Networking, Support
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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Music Ed Programs & Curricula
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X
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At-Risk/Under-served Youth
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X
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Tax- Deductible Non-Profit
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X
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National
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Regional
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| Contact: |
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Location: |
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| Phone: |
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Address: |
10 Railroad Place |
, Suite 502 |
| Email: |
mockingbird@mbird.org |
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Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
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Mission
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What it Does?
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Offers competitive grants to schools and nonprofit organizations with a programmatic focus on music education for children. The Foundation's projects include the publication of the Phish Companion, the definitive book on the band, as well as the productio
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Seeks Volunteers?
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retail support
press outreach
media Watch
regional Support
brainstorming
for details: /www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/mvc.html
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Seeks Instruments?
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Seeks Donations?
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online, using your credit or debit card via the Paypal system. Also option to make a small monthly contribution via Paypal, supporting music education without having to think about it: http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/donations/
mail check or money order payable to the Mockingbird Foundation, to c/o The Godards, 6948 Luther Circle, Moorpark, CA 93021
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Region Served
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Provides Instruments
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Music Therapy
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Ted Wagner |
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6550 1st. Ave N. |
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| Email: |
musicsweetmusic@earthlink.net |
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St. Petersburg, FL 33710 |
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Providing music therapy for children with illnesses or disabilities.
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What it Does?
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Funding "out patient" music therapy programs at the children's hospitals. They contract and employ board certified music therapists with a primary focus on providing group therapy programs at dedicated children's hospitals. We also provide children, who
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Seeks Volunteers?
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In the office or at benefit events
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Seeks Instruments?
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New or used instruments sought for auction to fu
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Seeks Donations?
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monetary donation
online
making a purchase at the MSM store
merchandise, new or used musical instruments, services, and products for silent auction and for the MSM store
donating a portion of proceeds from anything you sell on eBay
for details: www.musicsweetmusic.org/wst_page3.html
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Region Served
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Currently active in the Tampa Bay, FL area. Long term plans: make instrument and music therapy programs available to any of the forty-five or so children's hospitals in the country that currently do not have them.
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Performance Opportunities
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Music Therapy
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(760) 438-8001 |
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5790 Armada Dr |
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info@namm.com |
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Carlsbad, CA 92008 |
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Mission
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Unifying, leading and strengthening the global music products industry and increasing active participation in music
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What it Does?
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Sponsors a number of affiliates and provides grants to organizations that provide support for children's music education. Also supports music/brain research
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MetLife Music Project |
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(212) 268-3995 |
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520 8th Ave |
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| Email: |
jonathanherman@nationalguild.org |
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New York, NY 10018 |
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National Guild advances high-quality, community-based arts education so that all people may participate in the arts according to their interests and abilities. We support the creation and development of community schools of the arts by providing research and information resources, professional development and networking opportunities, advocacy, and high-profile leadership.
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What it Does?
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MetLife Youth Music Project was developed in collaboration with MetLife Foundation. The program makes available free, private and group music instruction to middle school children from underserved communities in 10 cities. Instruction is provided by art
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Funding via the generosity of the MetLife Foundation
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Harlem School of Music |
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103 East 125th Street |
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| Email: |
mail@opus118.org |
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New York, NY 10035 |
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Mission
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Provides quality music instruction and teacher development in an environment that nurtures excellence and creativity.
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What it Does?
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Provides In-School, After-School, and Teacher Education programs. the After-School Program is open to adults and pre-schoolers. Tuition and fees are based on a Sliding Scale. Over 75% of our students received more than 50% financial aid in the After-
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Your time at our office, or at events
Donate creative or professional services
Become a corporate partner and adopt a school or several schools
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Seeks Donations?
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Credit Card via www.networkforgood.org
Check made payable to Opus 118 (send to: 103 East 125th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10035)
Donation of Stock or Securities
Matching Gift through your Employer
Endowed fund or scholarship,
Participate as a corporate sponsor
Planned gift via estate planning
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New York City
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Performance Opportunities
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931 W Eastwood Ave |
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| Email: |
assir@peoplesmusicschool.org |
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Chicago, IL 60640 |
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Mission
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The People's Music School provides free, high quality music instruction and performance opportunities for personal and professional growth, and cultivates an informed and appreciative audience for classical music.
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What it Does?
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Classes, group and private instruction, recital, and other perforamnce opportunities. Our programs are open to everyone, especially to those who have little opportunity for musical instruction. Interactive study guide provided to all on website
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Parents and students provide significant volunteer labor for the schools operations
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Seeks Instruments?
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Seeks Donations?
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Funded by Chicago foundations, corporations, and city and state grants
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Chicago
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stmschool@vh1staff.com |
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Dedicated to improving the quality of education in Americas public schools by restoring music programs in cities across the country, and raising public awareness about the importance of music participation for our nations youth.
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What it Does?
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Purchases new musical instruments to restore music education programs that have been cut due to budget reductions in the past or to save programs at risk of elimination due to lack of instruments. The Foundation also conducts awareness campaigns, musical
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Seeks advocates to educate their communities and solicit local support for music education. Provides a depth of advocacy materials.
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Seeks Donations?
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Accepts donations online at website.
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Works with its partners in identifying cities to participate in the program each year.
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Performance Opportunities
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(310) 859-7668 |
Address: |
195 South Beverly Dr |
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Beverly Hills, CA 90212 |
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Mission
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What it Does?
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A variety of programs, including scholarships, instrument loans, mentor artists, orchestra performance opportunities, scholarship for selected underserved and minorities, school outreach concerts, and youth orchestra
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Seeks Volunteers?
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Seeks Instruments?
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Piano/keyboard, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, piccolo, clarinet, bass clarinet, Eb clarinet, alto clarinet, oboe, English horn, bassoon, contra bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and all percussion
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Seeks Donations?
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Accepts donations online at website: ymf.org/about/donate.php
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Region Served
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Southern California
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Music Therapy
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