It is incredible to see how music can influence a child's life. The impact Trumpets4Kids has had throughout the community is evident at each and every event. I continue to be amazed!
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Attended a Trumpet for kids event. Very inspirational, Kids being creative! Greatwork!
Review from Guidestar
Teaching at a Title I middle school (6-8 grades) with 70% of the student body economically disadvantaged, Trumpets4Kids (T4K) has provided trumpets to aspiring players and other unique opportunities.
T4K provided a charter bus (no available school bus) and tickets for 50 of my students to attend a concert by saxophonists David Sanborn and Candy Dulfar at the ATT Performing Arts Center in Dallas. In addition to the concert, students attended the sound check followed by a question and answer time, and ate dinner.
Over the years, trumpet students have performed at businesses, community events (Christmas tree lighting, Ft. Worth), as well as the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center, providing meaningful outreach by those receiving the benefits of T4K. You see, these students do not only receive benefits provided by T4K, but they are expected to give back to the community or others in some capacity.
Students have become excited with access to the online Berklee Pulse Music Method from Berklee College of Music, another T4K sponsored benefit. I have witnessed students become more involved in music and school in general rather than drifting into the negative influences facing teens.
I can assert that money donated to T4K makes a positive impact on the lives of middle and high school students in need. Your support will help extend these benefits to more students and will make a difference. Thank you!
Review from Guidestar
GIVE TO THIS ORGANIZATION ! It is very, very worthy. The name, Trumpets4Kids, correctly implies that it gives trumpets to kids...yes, but THE GIFT OF A TRUMPET IS THE LEAST that is given these deserving kids living in underserved communities. They are given a quality instrument along with mentorship and entry to a community of other kids who are learning to create, write and play music both alone and together. And in so doing learn focus, discipline and a sense of control that allows them to finally have the belief that they can dream and aspire to better things. The ripple effects within their own sphere of influence is amazing and extends well into their community, and personally almost all of these kids go on to complete high school AND go to college. IT is truly life changing.
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I have been associated with Trumpets4Kids since its beginning. The relationship that Mr. Jones is able to form with these talented youth is amazing. To listen to them talk about music, composing and trumpet playing is invigorating. In this world where we often hear about children misbehaving, it is nice to see a group that are striving, studying and being artistic in their communities. We are increasing the number of trumpet players in the world every year. An exciting adventure! Janis Evans
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