Give the Gift of Music to Under-Served Students

This school year, you helped us donate 1,267 instruments to 44 schools and because you came through in such a big way, we're going to reach many more students before the school year ends.

"Now I have a chance to learn an instrument and participate in class. This is the greatest gift ever!"  Jorge, 7th grade

On behalf of Jorge, and other students like him, thank you.

Our work is better because of you, and all the people who care about music education. It’s so important that students have this opportunity - giving them a sense of belonging and accomplishment, true life skills and joy. We’re excited to make 2019 even better.

Have a wonderful new year!

The MHOF Team - Felice, Tricia, Natalia, Dan, Hannah and Teresa

        YOU are the reason they're smiling. The school year is well underway and teachers and kids have a good reason to be happy. With all the new instruments in their hands, so much can happen! Teachers are especially thankful:

        “Our music program has doubled in participation since we received the instrument donations from The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. The students take pride in their instruments and are much more willing to try because they feel good about the instrument they're using. Thank you for the donations, it's really made a great impact on our music program at Jean Ribault Middle School!” Warren Scott, Music Teacher, Columbia Middle School, Sunnyvale CA

        “We have 90 6th grade students in beginning band this year, up from 60 last year! Overall, our music program continues to grow and we will possibly surpass 300 total students this year!” Latoya Ellis, Band Director, Jean Ribault Middle School, Jacksonville FL

        “Dongola will have nearly 100 students enrolled! There were 3 students 5 years ago. Our school only has 275 enrolled K-12 so this is an amazing number!” Rebecca Gray, Music Teacher, Dongola Unit School District #66, Dongola IL

        On behalf of the many lives you are changing - thank you for keeping music alive in our schools!