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Hungry for Music Notes
Fall Newsletter
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In these divisive and uncertain times, we need music now more than ever. I remember reading an interview with singer-songwriter Judy Collins in the early days of Hungry for Music where she said, “Music will heal, when all else has really failed.” These words inspired me, and continue to inspire me. They help me realize the importance of Hungry for Music’s mission.
I do believe that, ultimately, music will aid in healing us through its encompassing power. Its ability to unite, bring joy, inspire, communicate, and express emotion.
At Hungry for Music, we just want to continue to grow our outreach and play our small part. To bring the joy of music to as many kids as we possibly can, who will develop a lifelong love for music and a companion for their emotions.
I am grateful for all those who believe in our mission and have helped us through our 31 years of service.
Thank you!!!
May you always find comfort in music,
Jeff Campbell
Founder/Director
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Our Outreach In Action
- Testimonials- |
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“Thank you for the violins! We received them on Monday. Our students are so excited to have a violin to use in Strings classes and to take home to practice.
I wanted to share a couple of pictures of students who are benefitting from Hungry for Music's donations to Ashley River.
We are grateful for your support!”
~ Amanda, Music Teacher in South Carolina
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“When Little Sister Ciara needed a trumpet to stay in her middle school band, we knew we had to help. Musical instruments can be expensive, but thanks to the generosity of the national program Hungry for Music, Ciara now has a trumpet of her very own! She’s thrilled to keep learning and playing — and we’re so happy to help her start the school year doing something she loves. Thank you, Hungry for Music, for making this possible!”
~ Big Brothers, Big Sisters North West Florida
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“The Lafayette Elementary fifth graders in Louisiana have been making use of the HFM fiddles that were given to us. They are so fired up!”
~ Madelaine DeHart at Lache Pas Louisiana Heritage
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“I was in a panic when I realized that I was twenty instruments short for one of my buildings.
I came upon your foundation, applied for help, and received a call from you within two days! Within a few weeks a white van delivered seven instruments, six violins and one viola. I cannot explain to you the joy you brought to us. The instruments are excellent, and you even sent us bows! Thank you for being a part of our mission. You blessed us tremendously.”
~ Mrs. Alexandra Fisher, Middle School Orchestra Director
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Spreading Musical Joy
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Thank you to Sam Tyler, who has been doing a little bit of everything for Hungry for Music for over 15 years, for driving the entire pick-up and delivery trek from Virginia to California!
Hungry for Music delivered and picked up instruments in Tennessee, Kentucky, Kansas, Colorado, Nevada, and California.
Great job! |
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West
Some of the deliveries out west:
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CHAMPS Charter High School - Van Nuys, CA - upright bass |
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Five trumpets and four classical guitars to Young Musicians Foundation in Los Angeles.
Hungry for Music has been donating instruments to YMF for almost ten years. Including the magic harp! |
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Midwest
We delivered 109 instruments to 14 programs on recent trips to the Midwest.
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Steve, the music teacher at McKay Elementary in Chicago, was happy to receive electric guitars and amps for his guitar class.
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Northeast
We regularly make trips to New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts and delivered 199 instruments to 17 programs on our two most recent trips.
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Pictured is music teacher, Cecil Myers, with a recent violin donation to Melrose Elementary School in Harrisburg, PA.
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Distribution Center Pick-ups
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We love it when folks visit Hungry for Music’s Distribution Center in Woodstock, Virginia to deliver their donation or to pick up one! Feel free to stop by for a visit, but call first. 🙂
J. R. Snow, Visual & Performing Arts Coordinator at Harrisonburg, Virginia public schools, picked up 47 strings (plus 2 oboes and a trombone!) to support their music programs.
They all fit in his minivan!
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Hungry for Music is grateful for the Boy Scouts of America! |
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Gabe Murica
Troop 422, Selma, NC
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Scott Cousins
St. Paul BSA Troop 4332, Macomb, Illinois
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A Hungry for Music first! Usually, we have Eagle Scouts performing their service projects in support of us!
Sea Scout, Vincenzo LaPilusa, with Ship 1908 in Union, New Jersey, organized an instrument drive for his Sea Scout Ohio Quartermaster project to honor his father, a musician and a music teacher.
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We dropped off over three dozen instruments needing repair to Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology.
Pictured is CIOMIT’s Stephen Bluebaugh.
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Hungry for Music just donated 32 brass & woodwind instruments to Badger State Repair in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
Pictured is Ed Strege, who has been doing instrument repair for over 60 years. Once repaired by Badger, the instruments will be shipped to Ghana, South Africa. |
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Hungry for Music has twice delivered instruments to Father Thomas in St. Louis that he has sent in a shipping container to Uganda. The photos below reflect Father Thomas distributing the latest donation to the village in Uganda that his congregation supports.
"Once again, thank you to Hungry for Music for the wonderful donation of musical instruments for our children at Bukalasa Seminary in Uganda. I am overjoyed to share that the shipment arrived safely this summer during my travels to Uganda, and all the instruments have now been handed over to our students.
Your generosity has given our music program new life. Our students now have real access to instruments that will help them grow in skill, confidence, and expression. These instruments are not just tools for learning; they are trumpets of hope, strings of faith, and notes of beauty shining in the lives of our young students.
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything". We are already witnessing this truth as our students play, sing, and share their joy together.
From my heart and on behalf of Bukalasa Seminary, thank you for supporting our mission. May God bless you abundantly for the hope and opportunity you continue to bring to our children through music.”
~ Father Thomas
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“We're deeply grateful for your generous donation of music instruments. Your support will empower us to nurture musical talents in our community. Thank you for believing in our mission!"
~ Art & Unity for Vulnerable Development
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This is Roger (l) and Bill (r) who donated their late friend Dave’s guitars to Hungry for Music.
We will find a good home for them. Dave’s spirit will live on through the guitars.
Dave Wullenwaber
(March 29, 1963 - May 21, 2025)
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After three years at our distribution center in Woodstock, Virginia, we finally hung a Hungry for Music sign up! 🙂 |
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Wilco Autographed Guitar Raffle
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Thank you to Mike Simons with Camp for All Kids for getting a guitar signed by Wilco for Hungry for Music to raffle.
Look for raffle info on Facebook and our website soon!
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Since becoming a non-profit 31 years ago, Hungry for Music has brought the healing quality of music to more than 27,000 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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