A donation of five string instruments will go to expand music careers of students attending the St. Joseph School District’s “Music In Our Schools” program.
K.C. String in Merriam, Kan. donated violins and violas to the program, a approximate values of $3,000.
“I would like to thank Mr. Anton Krutz and K.C. Strings for their generous donation that helps support quality music education for all students in the St. Joseph School District,” said Kevin Griffin, SJSD Secondary Fire Arts Coordinator.
While most families provide instruments for their children, some cannot afford the expense. Donations of wind, percussion, or string instruments allow the district to provide all students a chance to become a part of their school band or orchestra. The district said more than 300 instruments are available through the program but more than 90% of them have already been issued to students in beginning band or strings.
The St. Joseph School District also provides maintenance for each instrument to make sure it is in playing condition before screening and selecting students in need to use them who qualify to participate in the Music In Our Schools Program.