Instrumental donations for 2 more West Seattle-area schools

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Two more local schools are getting much-needed new musical instruments, thanks to donations from the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, whose donation to Denny International Middle School and Chief Sealth International High School was reported here earlier this week. Daniel Rossi teaches instrumental music to students at six area elementary schools, including Highland Park and Concord International, which he says are also getting grants from the foundation: 20 flutes, clarinets, violins, violas, trumpets, and trombones for Highland Park, to “begin to build a collection of instruments for students to use,” and 13 flutes, trombones, and cellos for Concord, “to supplement our inventory.”

westseattledood June 17, 2011 (10:15 am)

That is really wonderful news! I love these orgs that benefit elementary musicians who otherwise have to wait till middle school to learn the fundamentals. Love ’em!

It is a start, at least, for more grade school kids from Highland Park and Concord in South Park
to acquire the benefits of musical knowledge and skills. Off the top of my head: self expression, discipline and, I think, a positive correlation with academic performance. Just imagine these kids being motivated to explore and now having a few more resources. The need is great for practice and more instruments.

Imagine those kids who are now motivated to model themselves after their awesome award-winning role models at Denny and Sealth, their future schools!!! Supporting music prograrms at the earliest level should not be forgotten by the community. Bravo to Mr. Holland’s Opus! And bravo to all the young musicians practicing.