Music instruments and music programs are a huge expense but, as many of you well know, for many children music is both a delight and quite essential. By the way, music ought to be a critical component of any decent education.
This past spring we were able to provide 25 assorted music instruments to Chalmers Elementary School in the North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago. The program is already thriving as witnessed by the fact that 45 students took part in a two weeks summer camp!! Chalmers is well on its way to providing the kids with a first rate band program.
As you know, last week we delivered seven truckloads of student supplies to CPS and the Harvey School District. As we delivered the supplies to King Elementary, we learned of their desire to have a band program. Well, we may not have the funds to help every school garner music instruments (though that would be nice!) but we made a commitment to get tombones, clarinets, saxophones and the like to King in the coming weeks.
Here's how you can help. If you have an instrument in good playing condition and would like to donate it, that would be wonderful. Remember, we can provide you with a charitable gift receipt for a tax deduction. If you know a nieghbor, friend or other family member who no longer uses their instrument I'd appreciate your passing along the word of our work with King Elementary.
If you can help us, that would be terrific! Just call me at (630) 863-6035 or email me at rich219@comcast.net to take part in this initiative.
Many thanks,
Dick
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