“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words
and cannot remain silent.”
~ Victor Hugo ~
What musician can’t remember the thrill of playing a complete song for the first time? What choir can’t reminisce about the roar of applause after a stunning performance? What soloist can’t recall the tremendous satisfaction of transforming thoughts into lyrics and tunes? These are unforgettable stirring moments the Foundation wants to nurture and encourage.
Music brings more value than its sheer joy. Research shows that children exposed to music tend to enjoy greater success in school and society. They score better on standardized tests, win more academic awards, experience greater intellectual development, and are far less likely to fall prey to drugs and alcohol.
Unfortunately, in recent years, Michigan’s public schools have frequently targeted music education for cutbacks because of the state’s budget crisis. The reductions are particularly difficult for financially disadvantaged youth who often have no other means to continue music education. Spread The Music Foundation presents a positive alternative that will create an opportunity for acquiring a lifelong skill as a musician and an appreciation for a universal language.
Mission
To create a better quality of life for the community, focusing on youth,
using music as the medium to breaking down
economic, racial, gender, and age barriers.
Our Short Term Goal
To provide musical education programs, instruments, tools, and experience
to all children under eighteen years of age
that long for the opportunity to become involved with music.
To support local events and musicians
as they use their musical gifts to benefit the community as a whole.
Our Long Term Goal
To create a one million dollar endowment fund through the
Grand Haven Community Foundation that will provide long term financial help
for the music departments of local school districts;
Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Fruitport.
To continue supporting youth, the community, and society
with other musical endeavors,
and the instrument distribution of the Gift of Music Program.
