Borrow an Instrument
We firmly believe that school music programs help our kids as well as our communities in very real and substantial ways. There is a growing body of convincing research showing that music education helps students to achieve greater success in all of their other school subjects. It develops discipline through practice and rehearsal, abstract thinking skills, confidence through performance, camaraderie with their fellow students, coordination of the physical and mental functions and perhaps most importantly, a deeper love for music and the arts. All of these benefits contribute to an increased success in our society and with the students' greater success in life.
For disadvantaged kids, learning to play a musical instrument can be especially important. It could be their tickets out of tough circumstances, a refuge from the difficulties of everyday life, and through identifying with their success in music, these kids have increased protection from negative influences. Unfortunately, many families cannot afford the expense of renting or purchasing an instrument for their children. Participating in band in the Genoa-Kingston schools should not be a luxury. We believe all of our kids deserve an equal opportunity to access the benefits that participation in band bestows.
We Can Help
Our goal is simple, to make participating in band a reality for anyone who wants to participate.
All we ask is that your child take good care of the instrument we provide, participate in the school band, and return the instrument to us when it is no longer needed.
If you have a child that would like to participate in band but you can not afford to purchase or rent an instrument, please contact us or ask the music teacher about our program. We can help.