Opening the Doors to Music
Do you remember what it was like to be a part of the school band or orchestra and the excitement you felt when you performed? Can you recall the pride you felt as you watched your own children march in band or compete in an orchestra festival? Now you have the opportunity to make it possible for another child to receive the gift of music by donating your used band or string instrument to Webberville Community Schools.
Starting in May, the Webberville Fine Arts Council is embarking on an aggressive campaign to expand the fine arts programs in Webberville Community Schools. In partnership with various businesses and individuals, the Webberville Fine Arts Council is seeking donations of used band and string instruments, which will be used by students who cannot afford to purchase or rent instruments of their own. In addition, the council is seeking financial donations in an effort to raise $52,000 to purchase new instruments and refurbish the donated instruments.
The goal of the Webberville Fine Arts Council is to create opportunities to expand the number of students participating in the fine arts program. The district has adopted classical education in support of the school’s strategic plan. A classical education requires that every student, K-12, participate in the fine arts. To accomplish this goal, every student who chooses band or orchestra must have access to an instrument to participate.
Many businesses, community leaders, and individuals have already committed to helping support students who want to participate in the fine arts at Webberville Community Schools. If you are interested in making a donation or financial contribution, the following businesses have agreed to be drop-off locations for donated instruments and/or for a tax deductible financial contribution:
Angels’ Café -104 East Grand River Ave., Webberville
Allstate Insurance – Cliff Hart and Associates, 301 E. Grand River, Williamston
Robert Reed Associates - 518 W. Grand River Ave, Williamston
Fowlerville News and Views - 734 South Grand, Fowlerville
Williamston Chamber of Commerce – 369 West Grand River, Williamston – Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Webberville Community Schools Board Office, 313 E. Grand River, Webberville
The following businesses and individuals have committed to being financial partners:
Williamston Sunrise Rotary
Williamston Area Beautification Fund
Williamston Enterprise
Howard Dahlstrom
Dean Transportation
Republic Bank
Citizens Bank
Kathe Westbrook
John Van Gilder
The used instrument drive will begin May 1 st and conclude on May 28th, 2004, while the fund raising effort will be on-going until we reach our goal of $52,000. You can track the number of instruments donated and financial support the Webberville Fine Arts Council has received on our website www.webbervilleschools.org If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation, please make your check out as follows: Webberville Fine Arts Council, C/O Webberville Community Schools, and mail it to 313 East Grand River, Webberville, MI 48892 or drop it off at one of the locations specified above.
Thank you for considering a donation of an instrument and/or a financial contribution to the Webberville Fine Arts Council. Your generosity will have a direct effect on the lives of our students for years to come. If you have any questions regarding this effort, please call the Webberville Community Schools administration office at (517) 521-3422.