A Fun Fundraiser
Many arts programs around the nation are struggling. Even though countless studies prove the positive effects of arts programs in developing the mind, the arts programs are often the first to be cut in an economic downturn.
Musician Shaun Barrowes and his group want to contribute their small part in helping high schools around the nation. They established their own “Live for Music Tour” to donate what they can to help High School Music programs. In addition to raising money for high school arts programs, Barrowes hopes to provide a chance for young performers to learn and develop, as well as an opportunity to showcase these aspiring musicians for the community.
“We watch as Music Programs lose funding across the country, and feel the need to do something about it,” Barrowes said. “Music programs are vital to the education system; no student should ever be deprived of a scholastic introduction to the arts.”
As an aspiring musician, Shaun Barrowes always looked for performance opportunities when he was young.
“I wanted to perform more than anything else, and there really weren't any opportunities for me besides the occasional talent show,” Barrowes said. “I lived in a small town so there weren't any music venues nearby and the high school didn't bother to provide any additional opportunities besides the usual annual talent show.”
Students will have the opportunity to perform with and learn from musicians who have fought their way through the music industry. This repertoire of music and mix of professional and student talent strives to create an educational and entertaining evening which will increase musical appreciation within the community.
The arts program will receive at least 50% of all tickets they sell. All sheet music, choral arrangements and recordings will be provided free of charge.
e-mail shaun.barrowes@gmail.com to request an application packet
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