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EAR CANDY
has helped support and create music programs with the following schools, organizations and cultural centers. This section of the website is constantly developing, stay tuned for updates!!!
Magnet Traditional School
Kids Impacted:
2
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letter from the teacher explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
Lowell Elementary
Kids Impacted:
40
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letter from the teacher explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
Kenilworth Elementary School
Kids Impacted:
630
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letters from the teachers explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
Sylvestre S. Herrera School for the Fine Arts
Kids Impacted:
30
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letter from the teacher explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
Heard Elementary School
Kids Impacted:
75
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letter from the teacher explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
Garfield Elementary School
Kids Impacted:
4
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letter from the teacher explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
Ralph Waldo Emerson School
Kids Impacted:
545
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letter from the teacher explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
Edison Elementary School
Kids Impacted:
3
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letter from the teacher explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
Capitol Elementary School
Kids Impacted:
636
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letters from the teachers explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
Bethune Elementary School
Kids Impacted:
1086
8/25/2010
On August 25, 2010 EAR CANDY delivered over 70 instruments to schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District. Check out the letters from the teachers explaining how donations for their classes will be used and how many children will be impacted:
1n10 Monthly Worhsops
Kids Impacted:
120
6/24/2010
EAR CANDY
will be hosting Monthly Music Workshops with the youth of 1n10 at the Community Church of Hope on the Last Thursday of every month starting in June 2010. These monthly gatherings will impact an average of 60 youth per month!
Below is a list of the ...
Chicks With Picks Workshops @ Bookmans
Kids Impacted:
6/5/2010
Throughout the Summer of 2010 EAR CANDY has teamed up with the inspiring group from
Chicks with Picks
and the community minded Entertainment Exchange provider
Bookmans
to host a slew ...
Boys & Girls Club - Swift Kids Branch - Spring 2010
Kids Impacted:
20
4/12/2010
In the Spring of 2010,
EAR CANDY
hosted two programs for the youth at the Boys & Girls Club: Swift Kids Branch which were funded by a grant from
Coyotes Charities
. We thank them so much for their ...
1n10 - Spring 2010 - Dance Program
Kids Impacted:
35
4/9/2010
Throughout the Spring of 2010 EAR CANDY hosted a 10-week Hip Hop Dance program with the youth of 1n10. The program was a huge success and we are currently working on launching ongoing workshops to keep the creative juices flowing!
Scottsdale Public Library - Knowasis
Kids Impacted:
14
4/9/2010
In the Spring of 2010, EAR CANDY launched an after school acoustic guitar program with the Scottsdale Public Library's teen center: Knowasis. 14 teens participated in the program culminating with a live performance at Hard Rock Café on Monday, April 12.
The program is designed to give the ...
Boys & Girls - Rosensweig Program - Spring 2010
Kids Impacted:
17
4/9/2010
In the Spring of 2010,
EAR CANDY
constructed an Advanced Guitar program to build on the Beginning Guitar program from the Fall of 2009. In addition to guitar, the students learned world beat rhythms with the massively talented teaching artist Porangui. Check out the ...
Percy L. Julian School
Kids Impacted:
18
4/5/2010
Thank you so much for donating instruments to P.L. Julian School on April 5, 2010. These donations are critical at a time when the economy has made it tough for schools to fund the Arts.
The following is a list of instruments and the number of students that they will impact.
-One Clarinet. ...
John R. Davis Elementary
Kids Impacted:
800
3/31/2010
Thank You so much for donating instruments to John R. Davis School for the year 2010. These donations are critical at a time when the economy has made it tough for schools to fund the Arts. The following is a list of instruments and the number of students they will impact.
One Trumpet- Will be ...
Cloves C. Campbell Elementary
Kids Impacted:
200
3/31/2010
Thank you so much for donating instruments to our school, Cloves C. Campbell Elementary School on March 31st. These instruments that you have donated come at a critical time in our economy when school budgets are nearly empty and make it difficult to fund the arts in our schools. We truly appreciate your ...
C. J. Jorgensen Elementary
Kids Impacted:
5
3/30/2010
We are so grateful for the opportunities that you have provided for the Music Program of the C.J. Jorgensen School. The donations have helped to elevate our sounds and play, especially since students now have instruments to practice with at home. You have particularly helped during a time when schools need ...
Maxine O. Bush Elementary
Kids Impacted:
45
3/30/2010
Here is a letter from Mr. Tutt, the Band Director at M.O. Bush Elementary:
Dear Ear Candy Charity,
Thank you so much for donating instruments to M.O. Bush Elementary on March 30TH 2010. These donations are critical at a time when the economy has made it tough for schools to fund the ...
Valley View Elementary
Kids Impacted:
250
3/29/2010
Thank you for donating instruments to Valley View School on Tuesday, March 29th. These donations are essential to a music program. As you know with cut backs in education and the condition of the economy funding for the Arts are at an all time low!
The following is a list of instruments and the ...
Minneapolis Public Schools
Kids Impacted:
130
3/13/2010
We teamed up with
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!
and the
Minneapolis Fire Department
to help save music programs in the
Minneapolis ...
Sunland Elementary
Kids Impacted:
100
3/12/2010
Thank you so much for donating the piano to Sunland on 3/12/10. This donation is critical at a time when the economy has made it tough for schools to fund the Arts.
The following is a list of instruments and the number of students that they will impact.
• Piano – This instrument will ...
Bernard Black Elementary
Kids Impacted:
94
3/10/2010
Thank you so much for donating instruments to Dr. Bernard Black Elementary School on March 10th and April 9th, 2010. These donations are critical at a time when the economy has made it tough for schools to fund the Arts.
The following is a list of instruments and the number of students that they ...
Cloves C. Campbell Elementary
Kids Impacted:
746
12/18/2009
Band Director, Karl Huff wrote Thank you so much for donating instruments to C. C. Campbell School on December 18th. These donations are critical at a time when the economy has made it tough for schools to fund the Arts.
Flute used in 5th to 8th grade by 4-5 students.
Clarinet used in 5th to ...
Rose Linda
Kids Impacted:
3
12/18/2009
Mr. Robert Sampson, Music Instructor at Rose Linda remarked, "Overall, these donations will allow 2-3 children the opportunity to experience music education that were unable to before Ear Candy helped out. Thank you so much for your support of music education and our school."
CO Greenfield School
Kids Impacted:
40
12/18/2009
My name is Ellis Anthony from CO Greenfield School in the Roosevelt School District #66. I would like to thank you for providing the most needed instruments to our school (a set of drums, a mic stand, a Conductor's Baton, a Fender Guitar with case, a tuner, and an amplifier). These instruments will enable ...
Valley View Elementary
Kids Impacted:
300
12/18/2009
Ear Candy Charity donated equipment and instruments to Valley View School on December 18th, 2009. These donations are critical at a time when the economy has made it tough for schools to fund the Arts. The timing of Earcandy’s donations is vital to keeping students in the Roosevelt School District in Art ...
Sunland Elementary
Kids Impacted:
9
12/18/2009
Ear Candy was able to help out Sam and his children at Sunland by donating a keyboard, a Fender Starcaster Guitar kit and slew of percussion instruments. Lots more help coming to this school soon!
C. J. Jorgensen Elementary
Kids Impacted:
45
12/18/2009
Ear Candy keeps making more impact over at CJ Jorgensen! This time we were able to donate a Tenor Sax, a Bass Guitar, a Fender Satrcaster Guitar Kit, and a couple sets of speakers.
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary
Kids Impacted:
100
12/18/2009
Thank You so much for donating instruments to Ed And Verma Pastor School on 12/18/09. These donations are critical at a time when the economy has made it tough for schools to fund the Arts.
The following is a list of instruments and the students that they will impact
1 Flute -Will be ...
Bernard Black
Kids Impacted:
51
12/14/2009
The following is a list of instruments and the number of students that they will impact.
Olympus WS 310M digital voice recorder –used to record the band on a weekly basis. Impact on 40 students per week X 38 weeks of school=1520 student hours per year!
AKG K240 studio stereo headphones ...
Wilson Elementary
Kids Impacted:
45
11/19/2009
EAR CANDY was able to help launch an after-school guitar program for some really excited kids at Wilson Elementary on 11/19/09. The program impacted 45 youth in the 2009/2010 school yeah. With the dedication of teacher Travis Kent and support from the administration, the program will develop and ...
1in10
Kids Impacted:
12
9/30/2009
Ear Candy teamed up with 1n10 for a 10 week acoustic guitar after-school program in Fall 2009. The program was designed to give the beginning guitarist an understanding of basic guitar technique and musical knowledge. By playing chords, developing note reading skills, and listening, students will develop a ...
Boys & Girls Club
Kids Impacted:
25+
9/29/2009
Ear Candy teamed up with Boys & Girls Club for a 10 week acoustic guitar after-school program during Fall 2009. The program is designed to give the beginning guitarist an understanding of basic guitar technique and musical knowledge. By playing chords, developing note reading skills, and ...
Free Arts of Arizona
Kids Impacted:
25+
9/28/2009
Ear Candy's Program Director, Kris Hill, launched this program with Free Arts of Arizona. Ear Candy is providing assistance and support throughout the program and is excited to have the Free Arts kids perform at the
Ear ...
Rosie's House
Kids Impacted:
3
9/9/2009
Rosie's House is an awesome organization helping around 140 kids with music lessons in an area of great need. When we heard they needed 3 keyboards to round out their program we jumped at the opportunity to lend a hand. The instruments will stay with their organization and continue to make an ...
Justine Spitalny School
Kids Impacted:
644
9/7/2009
Ear Candy donated a truck load of instruments over the Summer to Cartwright School District and they put them to use in the Fall. At Justine Spitalny we donated 4 keyboards and a recorder to impact the entire school.
Please read the letter the district sent thanking Ear Candy -
Raul H. Castro Middle School
Kids Impacted:
8
9/7/2009
Ear Candy donated a truck load of instruments over the Summer to Cartwright School District and they put them to use in the Fall. At Raul H. Castro we donated 1 Clarinet, Soprano Sax, 1 Baritone Sax and a Drum Set to help their music program.
Please read the letter the district sent thanking ...
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School
Kids Impacted:
11
9/7/2009
Ear Candy donated a truck load of instruments over the Summer to Cartwright School District and they put them to use in the Fall. At Marc T. Atkinson we donated a drum set, 2 cornets, 2 trombones, and 2 Trumpets to help their music program.
Please read the letter the district sent thanking ...
Desert Sands Middle School
Kids Impacted:
5
9/7/2009
Ear Candy donated a truck load of instruments over the Summer to Cartwright School District and they put them to use in the Fall. At Desert Sands we donated a drum set to help their music program.
Please read the letter the district sent thanking Ear Candy -
Cartwright School
Kids Impacted:
5
9/7/2009
Ear Candy donated a truck load of instruments over the Summer to Cartwright School District and they put them to use in the Fall. At Cartwright School we donated a drum set to help their music program.
Please read the letter the district sent thanking Ear Candy -
Harris Elementary School
Kids Impacted:
11
9/1/2009
Ear Candy donated a truck load of instruments over the Summer to Cartwright School District and they put them to use in the Fall. At Harris Elementary we donated 2 Clarinets, 2 Cornets, 2 Flutes, 1 Alto Sax, 3 Trumpets and a Violin to help their music program.
Please read the letter the ...
Holiday Park Elementary School
Kids Impacted:
1
9/1/2009
Ear Candy donated a truck load of instruments over the Summer to Cartwright School District and they put them to use in the Fall. Holiday Pack needed 1 Clarinet to help their music program.
Please read the letter the district sent thanking Ear Candy -
Phoenix Day
Kids Impacted:
70
8/14/2009
On Friday 8/14/09 Ear Candy took a load kids instruments to Phoenix Day which supports working families by providing affordable high quality early childhood education and social services programs, while ensuring healthy children development as well as outreach programs to the greater community. We had ...
Free Arts of Arizona
Kids Impacted:
135
6/26/2009
Ear Candy donated a handful of instruments that were used in the Recycled Music program at the Free Arts of Arizona Summer Camp. The camp served over 135 kids and they all had a chance to learn music by using everyday items including some unconventional, non-functioning instruments from Ear Candy.
Roadrunner Elementary
Kids Impacted:
5
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Roadrunner Elementary received a French Horn, a Flute and 3 Clarinets which will allow 5 more kids per year to participate in their music program.
Ocotillo Elementary
Kids Impacted:
5
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Ocotillo Elementary received a Cello, a Violin, a Clarinet and 2 Trumpets which will allow at least 5 more kids per year to participate in their music program.
Manzanita Elementary
Kids Impacted:
6
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Manzanita Elementary received a Flute, 3 Trumpets, and 2 Clarinets which will allow at least 6 more kids per year to participate in their music program.
Cholla Middle School
Kids Impacted:
4
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Cholla Middle School received a 2 Violins and a Flute which will allow at least 4 more kids per year to participate in their music program.
Mountain View School
Kids Impacted:
50
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Mountain View School received a Violin and a Viola which will allow up to 50 more kids per year to participate in their music program.
Alta Vista Elementary
Kids Impacted:
60
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Alta Vista Elementary received a Violin, an Oboe, and an Alto Sax which will allow up to 60 more kids per year to participate in their music program.
Royal Palm Middle School
Kids Impacted:
32
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Royal Palm Middle School received a Violin which will allow up to 32 more kids per year to participate in their music program.
Sunburst Elementary
Kids Impacted:
12
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Sunburst Elementary received a Trumpet, a Cello and a Violin which will allow up to 12 more kids a year to participate in their music program.
Ironwood Elementary
Kids Impacted:
1
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Ironwood Elementary received a Flute which will allow at least one more kid per year to participate in their music program.
Mountain Sky Junior High School
Kids Impacted:
21
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Mountain Sky Junior High School received an Oboe, a French Horn, a Violin, a Tenor Sax, an Alto Sax, a Tambourine & Bongos which will allow up to 21 more kids per year to participate in their ...
Shaw Butte Elementary
Kids Impacted:
3
5/8/2009
On May 8th, 2009 Ear Candy donated 41 instruments to 12 different schools in the Washington School District. Shaw Butte Elementary received a Violin which will allow at least 3 more kids a year to participate in their music program.
Popago School
Kids Impacted:
35
4/16/2009
Through a collaboration with
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
, Ear Candy was able to help out this program with a Cajon, Drums and some Shakers. Over 35 kids are in the ...
Wilson Elementary
Kids Impacted:
30
4/2/2009
Through a collaboration with
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
, Ear Candy was able to help out this program with a Drums and Shakers. Over 30 kids are in the program and ...
Champion
Kids Impacted:
188
4/2/2009
Through a collaboration with
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
, Ear Candy was able to help out this program with a Bell Set. Over 188 kids are in the program and are sharing ...
Copper Canyon Academy
Kids Impacted:
300
4/2/2009
Through a collaboration with
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
, Ear Candy was able to help out this program with a Piano and Two Acoustic Guitars. Over 300 kids are in the ...
C.J. Jorgensen Elementary
Kids Impacted:
500
3/25/2009
C.J. Jorgensen Elementary is a school that values music education but lacks some of the resources to ensure all of the students have an opportunity to be a part. On March 25th 2009, Ear Candy donated a slew of instruments to round out Kirk Johnson's music program.
Teen Central
Kids Impacted:
250
3/18/2009
Ear Candy has teamed up with Teen Central in the Downtown Phoenix Library to launch a 10 week acoustic guitar after-school program which runs throughout Fall 2009. The program is designed to give the beginning guitarist an understanding of basic guitar technique and musical knowledge. By playing ...
Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development
Kids Impacted:
200
3/11/2009
On Wednesday, March 11th, Ear Candy visited Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development and donated the essential pieces of a music program (drums, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and trumpet). Their downtown drop-in center services over 200 homeless youth in a year!!!! We are building ...
Valley View Elementary
Kids Impacted:
393
2/26/2009
On Thursday February 26th, Ear Candy visited Valley View Elementary in South Phoenix and donated a piano, drum set and tenor sax to their music program. Despite the economic constrains on the school, they deeply value the importance of music in the lives of their students. These instruments will be able to ...
Metropolitan Arts Institute
Kids Impacted:
45
1/22/2009
Through our Winter Instrument Drive we were able to help round out the progressive music program at Metro School for the Arts by donating a Banjo and 12-String Guitar.
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