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Hungry for Music Notes
Fall 2024
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As you will see reading through this newsletter, Hungry for Music has a lot to be thankful for this year! I am grateful that the number of instruments distributed continues to increase annually. We have already surpassed our total from last year and we still have a little more than a month to go.
Our outreach would not be possible without the support we receive from our staff, board, volunteers, and repair folks. It definitely takes a team effort and we have a super one!
Hungry for Music also could not perform our outreach without the financial backing we receive from individual donors, foundations, and service project fundraisers. The D’Addario Foundation provides a huge service by giving us all the strings and drum heads we need.
I believe that Hungry for Music provides a very important service for youth who want to be involved in music. The gift of music that we provide is an extension of love to the recipient. Our mission is to continue to spread it as far and wide as we can.
During this giving season, Hungry for Music would appreciate your support. Help us spread the love of music! Thank you!
May you always find comfort in music,
Jeff Campbell
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HFM Awarded $40,000 Grant
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We are very pleased to announce that Hungry for Music has received a $40,000 grant from the Ilsababy Foundation. It is the largest foundation grant that we have received in our 30-year history. We are excited and motivated to use the funds to continue to grow our outreach.
Ilsababy Foundation is a private nonprofit located in Sullivans Island, SC. Supported by Bradford G Dake and Darla J Oathout, they awarded 46 grants last year. "Ilsa" is their German Shepard dog.
We are extremely grateful to the Ilsababy Foundation for this wonderful opportunity. Thank you so much!
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The testimonials below say it all. It’s why we do what we do. Receiving feedback and photos from recipients is always appreciated and fuel for our mission.
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“When AJ expressed his dream of playing the Euphonium, there was just one challenge: we didn’t have one! But thanks to his dedicated music teacher, Ms. Alli, and the amazing nonprofit Hungry for Music, AJ’s dream has become a reality! Yesterday, AJ unboxed his very own Euphonium during orchestra class, and is ready to get started!
Huge thanks to Hungry for Music for helping us support AJ and make dreams come true! “
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“Gabby and Arthur received their saxophones. Dr. Perry, their parents, and I all celebrated both of these students' love for music, hard work, collaboration, and kindness. What a wonderful moment. Thank you for providing such a wonderful musical gift that will last a lifetime. We are honored and very grateful!"
With love and gratitude,
Ms. Cummings
Director of Bands
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“Here's a photo of the two boys your organization assisted. Thank you again - it is such a relief to finally have instruments in their hands! They've been smiling ear to ear and their parents/guardians were so thankful. Your organization has changed their lives!"
Music Teacher
Boonsville, NC |
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“This is N’Dia. She’s in 6th grade. She’s currently enrolled in the MSU Community Music School and I’m trying to get her into the civic orchestra too.”
Music Teacher
John R King Middle School
Gabriel Music Society distributed this French horn for us and also donated instruments from their inventory. We are always happy to support GMS!
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“Abryel is so happy with his trombone and ready to begin his classes at the Conservatory of Puerto Rico. We are so proud of him. Thank you for believing in him. We will be forever grateful.”
Tania Tamara
Donor Relations
Salvation Army, Puerto Rico |
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The Feel Good Tour stopped by the Hungry for Music Distribution Center last week and picked up over 400 musical instruments to deliver in areas of North Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Helene.
The Feel Good Tour began their music instrument donation project in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina. They also have an annual Christmas instrument giveaway in their home base of Roanoke that Hungry for Music has supported for several years.
Pictured are Hungry for Music staff and The Feel Good team after loading up a 20-foot trailer with instruments. |
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Hungry for Music’s outreach is supported in a big way by music instrument drive service projects performed by teenagers. Here are a few of the latest ones:
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Naomi in El Dorado Hills, near Sacramento, collected 40 instruments for her Girl Scout Silver Award.
Great job! A bright future is ahead for you. We are grateful for your support of Hungry for Music!
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Way to go, Alec Rosenberg! Alec collected a van load of musical instruments to support Hungry for Music for his bar mitzvah service project.
He dropped off his collection with HFM's volunteer family, the Medinas in Miami! Thank you both for your support!
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Our Baltimore volunteer, Joe, picking up the second round of Eamon Reilly’s Eagle Scout Service Project. Thank you, Joe!
Way to go, Eamon, awesome job!
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The 28th Night of 100 Elvises
Friday, December 6th, Saturday December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th
Lord Baltimore Hotel
20 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Main Event
Saturday 4PM - 1AM
Featuring non-stop live ELVIS entertainment.
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Drummer Matt Greiner, from the band August Burns Red, teamed up with his buddy Art Saucedo at the t-shirt design company, Destroy a Drum, to design a t-shirt to support Hungry for Music.
You can purchase a tee to support Hungry for Music at DestroyADrum.com.
Thank you, guys! Awesome design! |
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Key to a Successful Instrument Drive |
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We are grateful to the Spirit of Harmony Foundation for including us in the ceremony of Todd Rundgren receiving the key to the Village of Woodstock. The instrument drive was a huge success, collecting nearly a hundred instruments that will benefit young musicians. We also made several music instrument donations to New York area school programs to honor this special occasion.
We are also grateful to the Bearsville Center for everything they did to make this happen. It was an awesome event!
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Hungry for Music donates musical instruments that need major repairs to repair schools. One of those schools is the Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology, pictured here with a recent HfM donation and two students in action. |
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Please support Hungry for Music on Giving Tuesday! Your support is needed and greatly appreciated.
Please help us to continue giving the gift of music to underserved youth with a hunger to play.
Thank you! |
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Hungry for Music T-Shirts!
Support Hungry for Music by purchasing a T-shirt from our store.
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Since becoming a non-profit 30 years ago, Hungry for Music has brought the healing quality of music to more than 22,000 children in 50 states and 35 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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