FUNDRAISER 2009
Celtic Air Benefit Concert
March 7th at the Colonial Theater
Idaho Falls
7:00 PM - for tickets call 522-9005 or The Idaho Falls Arts Council
All proceeds go directly to Strings for Kids!
Tickets - $25.00 main floor - $20.00 balcony
StRiNGS FoR Kids
2009
Schools
Bush, Dora Erickson, Hawthorne and Linden Park
Days: Wednesday
Grades: 4th - 6th
Welcome to Strings for Kids
What is the strings for kids program?
Strings for kids is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help qualified and deserving students gain an appreciation for music by providing stringed instruments and lessons at little or no cost to students or their families. The scope of this mission is to target children between the ages of 5-12 who show desire, musical potential and/or financial need.
Who is Eligible?
All students from Idaho Falls and surrounding areas who are currently in the first through sixth grade who have a strong desire to play music are eligible for this program. Eligibility will be based on musical potential, teacher recommendation, financial need and a personal interview.
How do I apply?
1.First you need to either download and print off a copy of the application by clicking (here) or stop by Sites' Violin Shop/Music School located at 1120 S. Boulevard in Idaho Falls to pick up an application in person.
2.Once you have filled out and turned in the application the review board will wait for your teacher recommendation to arrive. You can download and print off a copy of the teacher recommendation form by clicking (here) or you can pick up a copy at Sites'.
3.After all applications have been received the review board will review the applications and notify potential participants and schedule a personal interview with the student and their legal guardian.
4.Students who have been accepted into the program will next be required to sign a consent form and lessons will be scheduled and violins will be loaned out.
How can I help?
Donors can sponsor a violin package, music stand and music for a contribution of $100.00. Checks can be made out to Strings for Kids and dropped off in person or mailed to Sites' Violin Shop/Music School, 1120 S. Boulevard, Idaho Falls, ID 83404.
We are also looking for donations of used stringed instruments, especially violins and guitars. These instruments need not be in perfect condition. Our repair man has graciously agreed to donate all labor to repair any instruments donated to the program. Currently we are also taking donations of new and used violins, bows, cases, rosin, tuners, metronomes, stringed instrument especially violin music (books and sheet music) and shoulder rests.
We appreciate your willingness to help support our community in this effort.