DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Texas Music Project, a non-profit that raises funds and awareness for music education programs serving disadvantaged youth in Texas, donated more than 100 musical instruments to enrich Music Therapy Programs at Children’s Hospitals throughout Texas. Recipients of the instruments include Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, and Children’s Medical Center Plano. Among the instruments donated was a Yamaha electric piano from the award-winning rock band Coldplay, made possible through Live Nation.
“This Texas-sized donation effort is a Christmas gift that will make a positive impact on countless young peoples’ lives and is the perfect way to celebrate the start of our 20th anniversary,” says Michael Clay, founder, and executive director of Texas Music Project. “As a lifelong musician, this opportunity is a perfect way to share my passion and put smiles on the faces of kids in need.”
Texas Music Project’s Music Heals Program was created to help disadvantaged children who need inspiration to succeed in life. The Program started in 2013 as a benefit concert for 1,800 children and families of fallen soldiers. Today, donations are gifted to Children’s Hospitals’ Music Therapy Programs to improve health and resiliency of young patients through the healing power of music.
“Our Music Heals Program also provides training and live performance opportunities for young musicians at intimate and world class venues,” says Peyton Prince, musician, alumni, and Texas Music Project board member. “These events are life changing experiences for everyone involved.”
Learn more and donate to benefit youth who need hope and healing at texasmusicproject.org/donate/.
ABOUT TEXAS MUSIC PROJECT
Founded in 2003, Texas Music Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit that has raised more than $1.5 million for programs and grants, made a direct impact on more than 2 million youth, and raised awareness among millions of people about the importance of music education. Texas Music Project was signed into a House Bill by the Governor of Texas and received the “Trail Blazer” award from Texas Commission of the Arts. Honorary Board Chairpersons include Texas music legends Willie Nelson, Clint Black, Maren Morris, and more. For more, visit www.texasmusicproject.org.
