The Blue Water Arts Committee, affiliated with the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, is looking for ways to break down barriers that are keeping kids from getting involved in music.
They are offering grants to local nonprofits, schools, community organizations, service clubs, and churches that nurture musical pursuits in children in the community. Music can open doors to lifelong careers, hobbies, and connections for children and families.
The Blue Water Arts Committee wants to know how non-profits and groups can help to reach broader audiences for music, reach out to kids who want to explore music and get kids excited about music.
They also want to address the lack of access to instruments and increase the diversity of young musicians across the county, even in rural areas.
Organizations are asked to share how they reach out to children who have financial barriers to musical instruments or lessons, and how they strive to maintain a diverse group of young musicians.
Learning music at a young age is linked to greater self-confidence and concentration as well as improved communication and teamwork skills. Musical competency often carries over into schoolwork competency and it’s fun!
To learn more about the grant opportunities visit:
https://www.stclairfoundation.org/arts-committee-wants-more-kids-involved-in-music/
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
