School of Music
George Mason University
Mason Music Grads Have Become Critical to the Success of our Region's School Music Programs
To learn more about Instruments in the Attic, contact Candy Neukam.
Potomac Arts Academy
Instruments in the Attic: A program of George Mason University's Potomac Arts Academy
What's in Your Attic?
Dear Faculty, Students, Alums, and Friends of Mason,
What is in YOUR attic…could it be an unused clarinet, trombone, or sax left from your marching band days? Your great-aunt's violin? Turn past into present by participating in Instruments in the Attic.
Instruments in the Attic is a new TAX-DEDUCTIBLE INSTRUMENT DONATION PROGRAM at George Mason University. Its goal is twofold:
- to meet the current needs of music education students
- to provide additional needed instruments to school districts in which Mason music students complete their music education practice teaching.
All instruments, new and used, or needing repair, are gladly accepted and may be donated for Mason's music students.
DID YOU KNOW
- Every Mason music education student must achieve proficiency on many instruments to complete his or her degree
- Too few department instruments are available for consistent and thorough practice
- 150 additional instruments are needed to close the gap
- Purchase price of these instruments is $250,000
Research shows a strong correlation between vibrant school music education programs and solid academic achievement. Our area school districts have made a commitment to ensure that music remains a core element in the total curriculum. Mason music grads (45% of the region's music teachers) have become critical to the success of our area school music programs.
For continued success, our students need your help.
When you donate an instrument through Instruments in the Attic, you contribute:
- to the ongoing education of Mason music students
- to that of the students they will teach
- to the success of music programs in our area schools
Join us to make a difference in the lives of our students and community.
JP Phaup
Arts at Mason Board
Contact Candy Neukam to learn more about Instruments in the Attic.
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