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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra expands music education with new Gift of Music collaboration
Courtesy Rough Draft Atlanta March 21, 2026 A new collaboration aims to inspire and support young musicians across metro Atlanta and the greater Southeast. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and The Gift of Music Foundation are pairing up to connect students from elementary school to college with professional musicians through masterclasses, concerts, and immersive learning experiences. “Central to the partnership is shared engagement within the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Talent Development...
Starnes Joins Gift of Music Scholastic Team
STARNES JOINS GIFT OF MUSIC SCHOLASTIC TEAM The Gift of Music is excited to welcome David Starnes to our team as our Scholastic Partnerships Development Specialist. At Gift of Music, Starnes will be fostering partnerships with key music educators at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels, helping to ensure that the programs offered by The Gift of Music are accessible and beneficial to music students and programs in the area. Starnes hopes that his “experience as a veteran...
5 Of The Best Instruments for Kids To Learn
It's a well known fact that learning how to play an instrument has numerous benefits that will serve children well in life, even outside of the music world. But how do you decide which instrument is best for your child to start learning from a young age? As their parent, you know what the like or don't like, and where their potential is the strongest. But to help you decide, we have put together a list of five different instruments great for beginners, along with reasons why. Recorder The...
3 Ways to Help Music Charities
For many people, music is close to their heart. And when it comes time to pursue charitable endeavors, giving back to the music world can be one of the best options. There are many ways you can give back to music charities, depending on your time, finances, and resources. See our tips below: Donate your instruments. Many music charities have the goal of providing affordable and accessible instruments to people of all backgrounds. If you have an instrument you no longer use, consider donating...
7 Reasons Why Your Child Should Learn An Instrument
For many people, music is close to their heart. And when it comes time to pursue charitable endeavors, giving back to the music world can be one of the best options. There are many ways you can give back to music charities, depending on your time, finances, and resources. See our tips below: Donate your instruments. Many music charities have the goal of providing affordable and accessible instruments to people of all backgrounds. If you have an instrument you no longer use, consider donating...
10 Of The Best Quotes About Music
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”― Bob Marley “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent”― Victor Hugo “Life, he realize, was much like a song. In the beginning there is mystery, in the end there is confirmation, but it's in the middle where all the emotion resides to make the whole thing worthwhile.”― Nicholas Sparks, The Last Song “Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here!”― J.K....