Alabama State
Council on the Arts
MONTEVALLO MUSIC CONNECTION
Current enrollment period is
complete.
We will begin accepting
applications to participate in this program in January 2014.
The Community School of Music is pleased to announce our
partnership with the D’Addario Music Foundation,
Guitar Center Inc. and the Alabama Council on the Arts for help
funding the Montevallo Music Connection. This is a
music program for young students to learn to play
instruments who might not be able to afford music lessons.
Qualifications:
·
Child must be between the ages of
8-16 years of age.
·
Child must be nominated by a school principal
or teacher, band or
choir director, etc. in a letter of recommendation sent to:
UMCSM@montevallo.edu
·
Financial need must be showcased (i.e.
child enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program at
their school as an example).
·
Child must have transportation to
and from University of Montevallo campus.
Goals of the Montevallo Music Connection classes:
·
To make music instruction available to
interested students.
·
To receive quality music education from
professional musicians.
·
To emphasize teamwork in a non-athletic
setting.
·
To increase organizational and critical
thinking skills.
·
To boost self confidence and self esteem
through the development of performance skills.
·
To understand the importance of music as a
communicative art form.
If you have a guitar or violin
that you’d like to donate, please email us at:
UMCSM@montevallo.edu or call 205-665-6678. We accept guitars and
violins of all sizes and can even make minor repairs if needed!
For
more information about the Montevallo Music Connection program,
please contact us at the email or phone number above.
THANK YOU D’Addario Music Foundation, Guitar Center, Inc. and
Alabama State Council on the Arts for this wonderful opportunity!
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