Share the Music!

When I was little I'd sit beneath the piano as my mom practiced arpeggios, just to be close to the sounds. Music is a huge part of my life and continues to be a great source of my joy. In a few weeks, I'll be turning fifty. When I thought about what I could do to celebrate the answer seemed obvious: Share the Music! So, I’ve launched this campaign to raise to bring instruments to some of the kids in my community.

To start, I've asked two local music teachers what they would love to have in their classroom: Bryan Fay, from Potowmack Elementary School, where my own kids received a great musical education, and Melinda Windsor from Guilford Elementary, where music is taught, despite limited space or resources.

Both teachers have given me their wish lists. With your help, they'll receive xylophones, drums, egg shakers, rhythm sticks and more. You can sponsor individual items, or you can make a blanket donation. My hope is that this campaign will blossom, and we’ll be able to assist even more schools down the road!

By participating, you will help to connect kids with the language everyone is born understanding. It’s my birthday, but it’s your gift to the kids.

Thank you so much for helping my birthday wish come true!

Maura