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Hungry for Music Notes
Spring Newsletter
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It’s hard to believe that Hungry for Music is 32 years old! What started as a homeless benefit in 1992, became a nonprofit on March 4, 1994 with the intention of supporting young musicians on their musical journeys. In our history, we have distributed more than 30,000 music instruments to school, after-school music programs, and individuals in all 50 states and 37 different countries.
I greatly appreciate all the support we have received. Our outreach would not be possible without all of it. So many individuals and groups have helped us grow, it’s impossible to remember them all.
I’m happy to report that one group that has consistently supported us more than any other is the kids performing a service project for an Eagle Scout, Silver Star, bat mitzvah, bar mitzvah, and other youth-oriented groups. These hard-working kids have collected thousands of musical instruments and funds to help sustain our mission over the years.
I am full of gratitude, not only for these kids, but for everyone who has contributed to our very important work over the years. We could not do it without you.
During our annual Spring Cleaning Fundraising appeal, I am again asking for your support. If you are not able to donate an instrument or make a monetary contribution, please help spread the word about our mission. Hungry for Music is thrilled to continue placing instruments into the hands of aspiring musicians everywhere.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please read about our ongoing musical outreach below.
May you always find comfort in music,
Jeff Campbell |
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So Far
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Donation Breakdown 2026 - |
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Total number of musical instruments donated so far in 2026:
868
Breakdown:
Schools: 27
After-school programs: 44
Social workers: 8
International: 5
Number of states: 31
Hungry for Music also facilitated the donation of 7,500 brand new pre-school musical instruments (small keyboards, guitars, drums, hand percussion) to the Feel Good Tour.
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Delivery/Pick Up Trip to Colorado |
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Passionate Singers & Musicians - Pittsburgh, PA:
(1) Clarinet
(1) Trumpet
(2) Violins
(1) Acoustic Drum Set
(2) Electric Guitars
(2) Amplifiers
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Detroit Harmony - Detroit, MI:
(1) Percussion kit
(2) Percussion kits with snare drums
(2) Clarinets
(1) Alto Saxophone
(1) Baritone
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Grand Rapids Symphony - Grand Rapids, MI:
(1) Cello
(1) Trombone w/F-attachment (Advanced for College Student)
(1) Double French Horn
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Music, Inc. - Chicago, IL:
(2) Flutes
(2) Clarinets
(1) Trumpet (Advanced for College Student)
(13) Violins
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Burlington Area School District - Burlington, WI:
(1) Double Bass
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Sioux City National Symphony Youth Orchestra - Sioux City, IA:
(3) Cellos
(3) Violas
(7) Violins
“I understand that Hungry for Music delivered 13 instruments for our symphony’s music education program yesterday. What an incredible gift to our community and to our young musicians!
Thank you to your organization for supporting young people in their musical development by making their participation in education programs possible. Please know that your work is greatly appreciated and valued!”
Bradley Miedema, D.M.A.
Director & Administrator
Sioux City Symphony Youth Orchestra
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CO Institute of Musical Instrument Repair - Castle Rock, CO:
(124) Repair Instruments - mostly clarinets, some flutes, some alto saxophones, a few trumpets, a soprano saxophone, a piccolo, and a tenor saxophone
Total: 175
Pictured: The drop-off at the Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Repair Technology in Castle Rock, Colorado.
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Recent Distribution Trip to Austin! |
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Pictured: Kim Frie, Music Director at SPAC
“All I can say is Wow!! What an incredible blessing! The kids are going to be over the moon. The principal and teacher can't wait to see their faces! We will be able to add more musicians too! Thank you again and happy music making to us all!”
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Thank you to volunteer Kay Coyte for delivering to Boys & Girls Club Kentuckiana.
Thank you to volunteer Blanche Fletcher for delivering strings to Knoxville.
Distribution list:
Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana (Louisville, KY):
(7) Electric Guitars
(3) Acoustic Guitars
(1) Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Bearden Middle School (Knoxville, TN):
(4) Violas
(11) Violins
Karns High School/Karns Middle School (Knoxville, TN):
(2) Violas
(8) Violins
(4) Cellos
Girls Write Nashville (Nashville, TN):
(7) Microphone Stands
(7) Ukuleles
(1) Junior Acoustic Guitar
(1) Small Portable Keyboard
(7) Microphones
Successful, Inc. (Memphis, TN):
(4) Trombones
(2) Trumpets (one is an upgrade trumpet)
(3) Flutes
Wynne Junior High School (Wynne, AR):
(3) Electric Guitars
(1) Trombone w/F-attachment (upgrade)
Bartlett Alternative Academy (Sapulpa, OK):
(5) Amplifiers
(4) Electric Guitars
(2) Electric Bass Guitars
(2) Microphones
(1) Drum Set
(2) Pyle PA Speakers
(1) Powered Mixer
Austin Classical Guitar (Austin, TX):
(4) Classical Guitars
Pick with Austin (Austin, TX):
(3) Amplifiers
(4) Acoustic Guitars
(1) Classical Guitar
(1) Electric Guitar
Total: 99 Instruments
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Hungry for Music recently donated an electric bass & amp to Ballou High School in Washington, DC to support their Jazz music program. |
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A happy keyboard recipient in Boston, Massachusetts with his mom. We love the smiles and the message on Chandler’s hoodie. 🙂 |
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Hungry for Music dropped off five intermediate/professional trumpets this week to the Louis Armstrong Center in Queens, New York.
The trumpets, including a Bach & Benge, will be given to deserving students in their program.
This is our third donation to the Louis Armstrong House Museum’s music education program. |
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Community and Business Support
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We are grateful to Luzianne Tea for including Hungry for Music in their “Sip Easy Tour” this spring and summer!
To celebrate the launch of their new gallon-sized iced tea, Luzianne Tea is launching their Gallons for Good campaign. The campaign will turn every sip into a tangible community contribution.
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For every 1,000 people who sample Luzianne tea during the tour, Luzianne will donate one musical instrument to an underfunded school music program through Hungry for Music.
Luzianne will be activating at major high-traffic events, providing both a massive in-person and digital platform to share the Hungry for Music mission:
April 18: Thunder over Louisville (500k+ attendance)
May 16: Porchfest, Atlanta (90k+ attendance)
June 5-7: Taste of Charlotte (125k+ attendance)
July 3-4: Let Freedom Sing, Nashville (365k+ attendance)
Sept 26: Auburn/Vanderbilt Homecoming, Birmingham (100k+ attendance)
Hungry for Music will be donating instruments in each event location.
Thank you, Luzianne Tea!!!
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Austin, Texas Community Concert |
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Folks had a great time at the fundraiser organized by Ralph and Patti Dowling at Sagebrush in Austin. They collected 20 guitars and almost $1,000 in donations, including a Epiphone Les Paul!
Hungry for Music would like to thank Guy Forsyth, Guy Forsyth Band, Dennis and Chason at Sagebrush, and all of the volunteers who made this event successful. Looking forward to doing it again!
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Win a Guitar Autographed by Los Lobos! |
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Los Lobos, formed in 1973 in East Los Angeles, is a Mexican American rock band known for blending traditional Mexican music with rock, blues, and other genres, achieving international fame with their cover of "La Bamba".
Enter the raffle for your chance to win this autographed Harmony F-61-IC vintage American-made archon guitar, produced in Chicago during the early 1960's. This guitar was manufactured during Harmony's peak production era, making it a genuine American-made instrument.
ENTER NOW
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Anonymous Donation
A donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has recently gifted Hungry for Music with three mandolins, two guitars, and electronic equipment.
Our Operations Manager, Cassie Clark, is happy to receive the latest shipment of guitars and electronic equipment.
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The instruments Made it to the Philippines!
This is our 3rd donation to the Pandan Bay Foundation. We are happy to support international programs who have stateside sponsors that take care of customs and shipping costs.
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Since becoming a non-profit 32 years ago, Hungry for Music has brought the healing quality of music to more than 30,000 children in 50 states and 40 countries through its musical instrument donation program. We appreciate everyone who has helped us along the way and could not fulfill our mission without the generosity of others.
If you are able, please donate funds, buy a t-shirt from our online store, or visit our website to find out about other ways you can support Hungry for Music. |
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