The Music Makers program for the BGCSCT is a class where students become the conductor, producer, and musician. The program places musical instruments in the hands of the students and gives them an opportunity to express themselves creatively through rhythm, melody, and instrument building. Students in this program also get a chance to meet mu...

The Music Makers program for the BGCSCT is a class where students become the conductor, producer, and musician. The program places musical instruments in the hands of the students and gives them an opportunity to express themselves creatively through rhythm, melody, and instrument building. Students in this program also get a chance to meet music professors, musicians, and other professionals in the field of music, all while preparing musical pieces to perform in front of a live audience.With the help of an instrument package prize, the students of the Music Makers program can expand their musical horizons and become better well-rounded musicians.

During the 2011 school year, Cabot Middle School students engaged in an interdisciplinary learning expedition called The Global Citizen Project. As part of their music, digital media arts and social studies, classes, the students started a production company and produced a "Playing For Change" style video featuring over 300 Central V...

During the 2011 school year, Cabot Middle School students engaged in an interdisciplinary learning expedition called The Global Citizen Project. As part of their music, digital media arts and social studies, classes, the students started a production company and produced a "Playing For Change" style video featuring over 300 Central Vermont student musicians and singers. From the filming and directing to the logistics and final editing process, Cabot Middle school students were responsible for nearly every detail of production. The song that we have chosen to perform is "One Day" by Matisyahu. The rationale behind this choice is that it communicates an optimistic vision towards a better world. This project demonstrates the power of music to bring people together. It is a simple but powerful truth. The goal of the Global Citizen Project is to empower young people to understand first hand that they can make a difference in the world. Towards that goal we have created and posted this video featuring over 300 Central Vermont student singers and musicians to support the Playing For Change Foundation's efforts in building music schools in impoverished communities. If we were selected we would like to either share the prize with all of the participating schools or present the prize to the Playing For Change Foundation.

Duluth East High School Jazz Ensemble
Performing "Tank" from "Cowboy Bebop"
Director of Bands, DeLaine Brown

Duluth East High School Jazz Ensemble
Performing "Tank" from "Cowboy Bebop"
Director of Bands, DeLaine Brown

This is the performance of the 8th Grade Concert Band at our Winter Concert. We are performing Tailspin by Rob Romeyn.

This is the performance of the 8th Grade Concert Band at our Winter Concert. We are performing Tailspin by Rob Romeyn.

Nyack Public School District has amazing music programs. Our choral and instrumental groups have won numerous awards and accolades throughout the state and country. In order for us to make these opportunities available to all of our students we have a scholarship instrument program which provides instruments to students who can not afford to...

Nyack Public School District has amazing music programs. Our choral and instrumental groups have won numerous awards and accolades throughout the state and country. In order for us to make these opportunities available to all of our students we have a scholarship instrument program which provides instruments to students who can not afford to rent or own an instrument. These instruments would be used to benefit the students in our scholarship programs.

This is our newly formed Nyack High School Symphony Orchestra performing the last 3 minutes of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, 1st Movement.  The group is comprised of all of our string players in grades 9-12 plus select woodwinds, brass and percussion.

Our Marching Band, "The East Orange Unified Marching Band" consists students attending various schools throughout our school district. This was a result of the elimination of their instrumental programs. The band accepted student from 1st grade to 12th grade who showed an interest in music. With limited supplies and equipment, the ba...

Our Marching Band, "The East Orange Unified Marching Band" consists students attending various schools throughout our school district. This was a result of the elimination of their instrumental programs. The band accepted student from 1st grade to 12th grade who showed an interest in music. With limited supplies and equipment, the band has grown from less than 20 students to over 100 members. These achievements were made by hard word and determination. Dedicated members shared instruments and took turns performing. Like so many other needy programs, we have more students than instruments. As winners, we will continue to promote the importance of supporting the arts through public performance by continuing to educate the young people of East Orange.

We are a no-budget band program, serving 4-8th grade. Beg. band, Int. Band, Adv. band, 2 rock bands, sax ensemble, drumline and 2 jazz bands. All our instruments and equipment comes from parent donations. These kids love the program, and For some it's their life and future. We really need repairs on just about every piece of equipment, and in...

We are a no-budget band program, serving 4-8th grade. Beg. band, Int. Band, Adv. band, 2 rock bands, sax ensemble, drumline and 2 jazz bands. All our instruments and equipment comes from parent donations. These kids love the program, and For some it's their life and future. We really need repairs on just about every piece of equipment, and instrument. Someday, I would like to provide instruments so rental is not necessary. We are as far as I know the only elem./middle school drumline in Vermont. Our rock band shown in the video has 4th-8th graders.

We are a small, fairly new charter school with few resources. Our talented students deserve the opportunity to participate in a music program that is fully funded.

We are a small, fairly new charter school with few resources. Our talented students deserve the opportunity to participate in a music program that is fully funded.

The Jupiter High School Band Program is a program that teaches the values of life to our young people through the vehicle of music education. Through music education, these students will grow to become model citizens. They will add to the world by sharing their creativity. We have created a culture of outstanding students and who look out f...

The Jupiter High School Band Program is a program that teaches the values of life to our young people through the vehicle of music education. Through music education, these students will grow to become model citizens. They will add to the world by sharing their creativity. We have created a culture of outstanding students and who look out for each other and rise to the top of our education system by leading by example. We the budget cuts today, we are finding it more and more difficult to continue what we have created. We need your help to keep our upward momentum. Vote for the Jupiter High School Warrior Band!

We are a program with a lot of gifted musicians with a great staff, but we are really strapped for cash which could help us be even better. Your contribution could free us from the constraints of our nonexistent budget.

We are a program with a lot of gifted musicians with a great staff, but we are really strapped for cash which could help us be even better. Your contribution could free us from the constraints of our nonexistent budget.

We are a small rural school making the best of everything we have. Our students push and strive for the next level despite limited access to equipment. The video submitted is from our fall concert of Apollo:Myth and Legend by Rob Romeyn. When we started this piece, despite the difficulty, no one thought we couldn't pull it off. The perform...

We are a small rural school making the best of everything we have. Our students push and strive for the next level despite limited access to equipment. The video submitted is from our fall concert of Apollo:Myth and Legend by Rob Romeyn. When we started this piece, despite the difficulty, no one thought we couldn't pull it off. The performance was fantastic, even when one of our timpani broke mid performance. These students work hard and I want to give them the best possible chance to succeed

Our program has existed since 1961. 11 years ago our area opened up three additional schools and there was a series of director changes and our enrollment took a hit (band totals went from 130 down to 80). Our enrollment over the past 6 years has brought back our band to almost 140 in addition to a string and music theory program. During this...

Our program has existed since 1961. 11 years ago our area opened up three additional schools and there was a series of director changes and our enrollment took a hit (band totals went from 130 down to 80). Our enrollment over the past 6 years has brought back our band to almost 140 in addition to a string and music theory program. During this time, our school funding (which was assessed at $15 per student in marching band; none for concert band, chorus, orchestra) has been cut to $10 per student. Of course our fundraising efforts are down in today's economy like everyone elses. We have the interest and enthusiasm back in the school and community, but we are stuck with a budget that has been the same (or actually less) than when I first began in the mid-1980's. We have students sharing instruments (some over 40 years old) that have to be sent to the shop regularly (if we have repair money). Additional funding and/or instruments would help us replace some current inventory and begin to move the program forward.

This is a new piece of music called "Nighthawk in Flight" by Gregory Yasinitksy featuring the Washington State University Jazz Faculty with the Coeur d'Alene High School Wind Ensemble. Performed in the CDA HS gym on October 23, 2012. We are the first high school to perform this piece. It was written for the CBDNA convention in Reno, NV in Ap...

This is a new piece of music called "Nighthawk in Flight" by Gregory Yasinitksy featuring the Washington State University Jazz Faculty with the Coeur d'Alene High School Wind Ensemble. Performed in the CDA HS gym on October 23, 2012. We are the first high school to perform this piece. It was written for the CBDNA convention in Reno, NV in April 2012.

The Jackson High School band is a fixture of the Jackson community. Our program is growing beyond our current financial means, and we are in dire need of new and additional instruments. Our band has been selected to perform at Walt Disney World next year, and our students deserve the best experience possible. Winning this contest would help im...

The Jackson High School band is a fixture of the Jackson community. Our program is growing beyond our current financial means, and we are in dire need of new and additional instruments. Our band has been selected to perform at Walt Disney World next year, and our students deserve the best experience possible. Winning this contest would help immensely in our quest to replace and refurbish many of our old, barely functional instruments. It would also help send students to Walt Disney World, who otherwise would not have the opportunity. Winning this contest would affect the lives of our current students, and all future students in the Jackson Band program. Please vote for Jackson!

Marysville band is one of the largest in Central Ohio. Our band is over 200 members strong. This past season was our first time ever getting Superior in all 5 competitions as well as State Finals as well as Grand Champions for 2 competitions.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-V5Jwlg2Vs

Marysville band is one of the largest in Central Ohio. Our band is over 200 members strong. This past season was our first time ever getting Superior in all 5 competitions as well as State Finals as well as Grand Champions for 2 competitions.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-V5Jwlg2Vs

The orchestra program at Floyd Dryden continues to grow each year as more and more students entering middle school are choosing to play a stringed instrument. We have a small inventory of instruments that continue to be repaired each year and will need to be replaced because of age. We also serve a large population of students on the low end ...

The orchestra program at Floyd Dryden continues to grow each year as more and more students entering middle school are choosing to play a stringed instrument. We have a small inventory of instruments that continue to be repaired each year and will need to be replaced because of age. We also serve a large population of students on the low end of socio-economic scale who financially cannot afford to rent from local vendors. Further, in a few years we will have a large population of students from several elementary schools who are part of the "El Sistema" program that will create a great demand for additional instruments. With budget cuts looming for the new school year, we will need to fundraise to meet the needs of our music students. Winning the $10,000 will help us meet the music needs of our students and make music a life long joy. Thank you!