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Hungry for Music Notes
End of Summer Newsletter
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The summer was too short, but Hungry for Music packed a lot in!
As you will see, we have been quite busy and there are no signs of slowing down. Our outreach continues to grow and I am excited to help more kids experience the joys of music.
Hungry for Music is currently in the midst of our instrument request period for Title One music teachers. The popularity of this program continues to increase and we do our best to meet the demand.
I’m inspired and motivated to finish the year strong and top our instrument distribution totals from last year.
May you always find comfort in music.
Jeff Campbell |
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Our Operations Manager, Cassie Clark, did a great job with her interview with Northern Virginia Daily.
Read the Article
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Thank you to Jason Siemer Productions for producing the latest Hungry for Music informational video. He had also produced the previous two (2006, 2017) that you can find on YouTube. It is always a pleasure to work with Jason and his professional and friendly approach.
Watch Video
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Hungry for Music is lucky to have a talented carpenter as a neighbor! Tom has built a multitude of shelves for the over 5,000 musical instruments Hungry for Music has in its inventory. He recently added much needed shelves in our guitar and string rooms. |
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As a part of their Gallons for Good Campaign this summer, Luzianne Tea donated $10,000 to Hungry for Music, which turned into over 75 musical instruments being distributed to music programs in Atlanta and New Orleans. |
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PRS donated an electric guitar that went to the Young Musicians Foundation in Los Angeles. |
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We sure appreciate Dylan at Spider Web Music UK for introducing us to James Tyler Guitars, who donated a beautiful guitar for Hungry for Music to raffle.
A big thank you to Rich Renken, General Manager at James Tyler Guitars, for sending the awesome guitar in the photo. We will make an announcement when we start the raffle. |
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We appreciate the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for involving Hungry for Music in their annual Fam Jam event. It’s always a blast! |
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Two happy beginner guitarists and their mom stopped by the Hungry for Music distribution center for the girls first guitars! |
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“Thank you for making her year!”
~ Danielle Jones
Woodbridge High School Performing Arts, Greenwood, Delaware
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“I've attached a photo of some of our students playing the instruments you donated. I thought you would enjoy seeing the impact your generosity is having firsthand. Every time I see these kids playing together, I'm reminded of how important organizations like Hungry for Music are to music education.
“Thank you to everyone at Hungry for Music for believing in what we're building here. You helped us get this program started, and we're excited about where we're going next. With sincere gratitude.”
Brant Eames
Allison Steele High School
Schertz, Texas
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“Annily is over the moon after receiving this beautiful flute, and so excited to start her musical journey with it. I have attached a picture of her with her new flute so you can see the joy your organization brought to our home.”
~ Annily’s mom |
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“Instrument Donations from Hungry for Music have helped grow this loan program to reach a wider range of students to be able to practice at home.“
~ Molly O’Roark
Urban Youth Harp Ensemble, Atlanta, Georgia
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“I have been fully immersed in coordinating the shipment and launch of the wonderful string instruments you recently donated.
Thanks be to God, the shipment arrived safely at Bukalasa Seminary in Uganda, and the joy among our students has been extraordinary. Thank you for helping make this possible.”
~ Father Thomas
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Hungry for Music has made distribution and pick-up trips all over the country this summer with trips to the Northeast, Mid-west, South, and a cross country trip to California. In photo: Hungry for Music volunteer Sam.
Below are a few of the deliveries that were made.
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Happy kids at JD Middle School in Las Vegas, NV |
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Donation of a dozen string instruments, including a 1/4 size upright bass, to Thatcher Unified School District, Arizona! |
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Erskin Mitchell, Founder & Director of Successful, Inc. in Memphis with another donation delivery from Hungry for Music.
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Hungry for Music volunteer, Dave Allen, collected these electric guitars for us and got them into playing shape. We delivered them to Young Musicians Foundation in Los Angeles. Thank you, Dave!
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Delivered 25 stringed instruments to Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra in New Orleans. This was part of the Luzianne Tea promotion.
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We are extremely grateful for the kids who support Hungry for Music with their community service projects. |
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Myles Osborne, Troop 7
Scituate, Massachusetts
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Ethan Webb
Glenview, Illinois
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Only one week left to enter the raffle for a chance to win an autographed guitar by the legendary band, Los Lobos!
The drawing will be held on September 18th!
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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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