In the US:
Since 1997, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has successfully restored and sustained instrumental music programs in 1,400 public schools in 80 communities across the country, including Memphis, Houston, Chicago, New York, Denver, Baltimore and Milwaukee.  Over the past ten years, various artists and celebrities have shown their devotion to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation by partnering with the organization as they’ve reached out to struggling school districts across the country.  Celebrities including Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Sting, Billy Joel, Kiefer Sutherland, John Legend, Rob Thomas, Alicia Keys, and Jewel have donated their time and efforts to the organization in attempts to raise awareness about the importance of music in a child’s education.

To date, The Foundation has provided more than $34 million in new musical instruments, affecting the lives of more than 800,000 children.  For more information on the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, please visit http://www.vh1.com/partners/save_the_music/.


In Canada:
The Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach ~ An Arts Umbrella Project, a free music outreach program to children and youth in Vancouver's inner city, offers students high quality music instruction in guitar, piano, percussion and choir. The program also provides a support network for inner city youth that will enable them to develop a life-long love of music and enthusiasm for learning.
http://www.smmo.com

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