"There are a lot of family moments. My mom is like, ‘Oh, I'm so proud of my son; he plays viola.’ And she'll start hugging me, and the rest of my siblings are like, ‘Mom, please!’ I remember when my family all came over on Christmas, I played and a couple of them started crying. And the rest of them were really proud. It made me feel good."
- Student, Community MusicWorks, Providence, RI
"We are thrilled to have been awarded the instruments you donated. They will make a major difference."
- Yoidette Erima, Executive Director, Parents As Primary Teachers, Brooklyn, NY
"When I get angry music allows me to calm down and redirect my anger in a positive way."
- Student, 15, Achieving Recovery Through Creativity, St. Charles, MO