THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE EXCITING PARTNERSHIPS FOR 2010

Continued Commitments From The Denver Foundation, The Brown Foundation of Houston, Inc., The Vera and Imre Hecht Foundation And A New Partnership With The Beethoven Fund, Will Help To Restore Instrumental Music Programs Across The Country
 

New York, NY (February 2010)—The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is thrilled to kick-off 2010 with a series of partnerships geared towards achieving the Foundation’s goal of ensuring that no child be deprived of the opportunity to participate in music education programs. With the help of The Denver Foundation, The Brown Foundation of Houston, Inc., The Vera and Imre Hecht Foundation and The Beethoven Fund the VH1 Save The Music Foundation is one step closer to achieving that goal.
 

A staunch supporter of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation since 2000, The Denver Foundation recently donated $22,000 to support instrumental restoration in public elementary and middle schools in Denver. Additionally, the Brown Foundation of Houston, Inc., made a grant of $50,000 to support restoration in the Houston Independent School District. Both organizations have displayed their commitment to the goals of VH1 Save The Music Foundation and the Foundation is proud to have their support.
 

Since 2006, The Vera and Imre Hecht Foundation has been a dedicated supporter of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, donating over $160,000 to help restore instrumental music education programs in five New York City public elementary and middle schools. Building off their ongoing commitment to arts education, The Vera and Imre Hecht Foundation recently donated an additional $60,000 to VH1 Save The Music, to help jumpstart instrumental music education programs in two more New York City public schools in the next academic year.

Finally, the Beethoven Fund, which is dedicated to helping children find their voice through music, will launch their 2010 World Tour of Beethoven’s rediscovered Overture to MacBeth and the Andante from the Oboe Concertofeaturing members of the NY Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony, Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, Saint Petersburg Philharmonic and other world famous orchestras. Proceeds from this star studded world tour go to support the VH1 Save The Music Foundation in their efforts to restore instrumental music programs in America’s public schools.
 

“We are thrilled that these great foundations and organizations have partnered with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation,” said Executive Director of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation Paul Cothran. “With their help, we will be able to continue to raise awareness about the importance of a musical education in a child’s life, and ensure that additional children have access to the benefits of music study.”

About The VH1 Save the Music Foundation:

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in America’s public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education. To date, VH1 Save The Music has provided more than $45 million in new musical instruments to 1,700 public schools in more than 100 cities around the country, impacting the lives of over 1.4 million children. With the support of people across the country and the 2010-2011 Ambassador Class including: OneRepublic, Chrisette Michele, Nick Lachey, Mandy Moore, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz, Fall Out Boy, Colbie Caillat, it is The Foundation’s renewed commitment to donate one hundred million dollars worth of new musical instruments to ensure that even a greater number of students receive a comprehensive music education in the coming decade. Get involved and learn more at www.vh1savethemusic.com.

CONTACT:
Elizabeth Rosenthal
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212.333.7728 ext.105
erosenthal@susanblondinc.com