BARRY MANILOW MUSIC PROJECT GIVES THE GIFT OF MUSIC When Health and Music go together

MANILOW MUSIC PROJECT GIVES THE GIFT OF MUSIC***








Palm Springs, CA –The musician and songwriter Barry Manilow fulfilled his promise. At a press conference held at Palm Springs High School, Manilow, determined to revitalize the ailing music programs in schools, did so today by giving over $500,000 in musical instruments to middle and high schools in the Palm Springs, Coachella Valley and Desert Sands Unified School Districts.

In response to the needs of the local public schools and their severely depleted music programs, Manilow gathered some friends and formed The Manilow Music Project as part of his nonprofit Manilow Health and Hope Fund. The mission statement of the Manilow Music Project (MMP) highlights the importance of music programs in our schools and donates instruments and materials to school music programs. The MMP is sponsored by Manilow, along with Yamaha, Hal Leonard, Toys ‘R Us Children’s Fund, and the non-profit Manilow Fund For Health and Hope.

Manilow spoke to the crowd of teachers, school administrators and special guests in a brief and impassioned speech of encouragement by sharing how his own life had been profoundly changed by music. Having been given the gift of a piano when he was a young boy, Manilow knows first hand the power and ability that music carries in making the difference in a child’s life.

Flanked by students representing each of the 20 schools who are the recipients of these instruments, Manilow challenged others to join him in the encouragement and empowerment of our youth.

For donations and more information on the Manilow Music Project, please go to www.manilowfund.org

The Manilow Fund for Health & Hope is a nonprofit organization that was created by Barry Manilow to support local, grassroots organizations that promote education, health and care. The fund donates to organizations that focus on cancer, AIDS, children’s issues, victims of abuse, the homeless and music education. Our donations are based on the results of our Speak Out America Survey distributed to our donors. Click here if you would like to add a charity to the list that is important to you.









Comments

SG said…
As much as I agree that more music programs are needed in our public schools, there are an abundance of schools with out of date textbooks. As a teacher in Los Angeles, I am aware of the shortage of necessary tools needed for students to learn in the inner cities. I am an admirer of Barry Manilow, but for him to appear in affluent school district such as Palm Springs is almost comical. I hope that one day, he makes an appearance at my school and sees the conditions in a school district that is at the low end of the spectrum. My opinion is that you need to rethink your choice of "heroes" for the education of the future of America.
Silvia Terigi said…
Of course there are allot of needs .No one will dscuss that,But I consider whoever does something for others instead of complaining or only watching , it is valuable and i cherish these kind of actions, give a look to his fundraising and would be acknowledged about what he did and keep doing. thhe topic here is how Music and Health is connected to and a great part of Education Program .
The Manilow Fund for Health & Hope is a nonprofit organization that was created by Barry Manilow to support local, grassroots organizations that promote education, health and care. The fund donates to organizations that focus on cancer, AIDS, children’s issues, victims of abuse, the homeless and music education. Our donations are based on the results of our Speak Out America Survey distributed to our donors. Click here if you would like to add a charity to the list that is important to you.
www.manilowfund.org

hope that there are more artists , musicians and people who does this and more
Action more than Words !
SG said…
I understand and appreciate the goal of the Manilow Fund for Health & Hope. I am not criticizing his contribution to society. As a teacher in the state of California, which is in great financial distress, I am suggesting that the $500,000 could have been put to a better use than musical instruments in affluent school districts. I teach in an Inner City school, that is desperately in need of new basic educational materials. I am not sure what you mean that no one will discuss these needs. I attend many school board meetings and the problem is that there is a shortage of funding. Ms Terigi, I suggest you research this issue more thoroughly. Yes, Mr. Manilow is doing a charitable deed. But, if the topic is "hope", there is no hope without the education of the next generation who need better materials in the public school system in order to be productive and educated members of society. Perhaps then, they will achieve the stature of Mr. Manilow and continue his legacy of charity.