In the face of much anxiety and turmoil, school is back. In a recent Save The Music survey, 89% of our teachers and administrators in our partner communities reported that their district’s plan was for students to be learning in-person. Teachers are welcoming back...
Music and advertising go together like bread and butter. The power of music is undeniable. It has the ability to make us feel any number of emotions, and that’s why the use of music in advertising is so prevalent. It’s far from an exact science, but it doesn’t mean...
It is not an understatement to say that music education has been one of the most important parts of our individual and collective development as people across time. The practice of music has been used to entertain, heal, bring people together and most importantly...
12 Years of Work to Implement Music Education Statewide When I was asked to share my thoughts on the experience I’ve had working in West Virginia, I couldn’t help but find it remarkable as I began to unpack the journey we have been on, the lives we’ve touched, and the...
The Save The Music Foundation announced a partnership with The Black Keys to support Mississippi public school music education. Save The Music’s “Mississippi Music Saves” program will fund public school music education programs in seven elementary and middle schools across the state this coming school year, beginning with Junior Kimbrough’s hometown of Holly Springs. “Mississippi […]
How do we create meaning from loss? Grief is painful and often leaves us feeling helpless. Establishing a memorial fund for a deceased family member or friend who was a musician and/or loved music is a beautiful way to honor them. Setting up a memorial fund helps to...