Keep Music Programs In School
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My name is Andrew McAuley and I'm a drummer, percussionist, and educator who is determined to not only help keep music programs alive in our schools, but to do so by using the power of music. Unfortunately, I can't pull this off by myself, so I need all of your help.
Public schools all over the country are losing their music programs due to budget cuts and I refuse to sit by idly while it continues. Besides being an important creative outlet, music often helps students to better understand subjects such as math and science, engages their desire to learn, and can even offer a career path (as in my case). To try and do my part, I have decided to try and record a Christmas record, with 100% of its sales going towards the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, which sponsors schools that can no longer afford music education programs. The music that I will be recording? I have interpreted and rearranged the music from Vince Guaraldi's classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" album (a record that has always been very special to me), and have been putting together a group of musicians to record the material. The music is very challenging but not as challenging as raising the funds to make this dream come true. Between paying each musician, rehearsal session, and several days of studio time, the project cost is going to be more than I can afford by myself. That's where you come in.
By donating to this campaign, you can help make this dream become a reality and be a part of something truly special. This record is a true passion project for me and even though it's a lot to take on in less than three weeks, I'm determined to succeed and have the record out for Christmas morning the very latest. One thing for sure is that this album isn't going to be your typical Christmas album. Expect everything from afro-cuban and New Orleans second line to some funk, drum 'n bass, and even a dose of experimental fun thrown in for good measure. So, what are you waiting for? Help kids get a musical education and get yourself some new tunes to celebrate the holidays with at the same time!
Public schools all over the country are losing their music programs due to budget cuts and I refuse to sit by idly while it continues. Besides being an important creative outlet, music often helps students to better understand subjects such as math and science, engages their desire to learn, and can even offer a career path (as in my case). To try and do my part, I have decided to try and record a Christmas record, with 100% of its sales going towards the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, which sponsors schools that can no longer afford music education programs. The music that I will be recording? I have interpreted and rearranged the music from Vince Guaraldi's classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" album (a record that has always been very special to me), and have been putting together a group of musicians to record the material. The music is very challenging but not as challenging as raising the funds to make this dream come true. Between paying each musician, rehearsal session, and several days of studio time, the project cost is going to be more than I can afford by myself. That's where you come in.
By donating to this campaign, you can help make this dream become a reality and be a part of something truly special. This record is a true passion project for me and even though it's a lot to take on in less than three weeks, I'm determined to succeed and have the record out for Christmas morning the very latest. One thing for sure is that this album isn't going to be your typical Christmas album. Expect everything from afro-cuban and New Orleans second line to some funk, drum 'n bass, and even a dose of experimental fun thrown in for good measure. So, what are you waiting for? Help kids get a musical education and get yourself some new tunes to celebrate the holidays with at the same time!
Organizer
Andrew McAuley
Organizer
Long Beach, NY