The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation

Hi, my name is Ken Young and I like to play guitar.

Eddie Van Halen was an inspiration to so many musicians, not just for his prowess on the guitar but for how much fun he obviously had whenever the instrument was in his hands. After his death, I wanted to do something to honour his memory. So, with my good friend Greg Christopher I've started a fundraiser and a applied for a world record attempt to publicise it. Eddie's favourite charity was Mr Holland's Opus Foundation.
 
So we're raising money to benefit The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that meant so much to Eddie.

More information about The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: Founded in 1996, The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs, giving youngsters the many benefits of music education, helping them to be better students and inspiring creativity and expression through playing music.

You can find out more about our fundraiser on the website: https://www.mhopus.org/

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love playing the drums! For my Bar Mitzvah, I decided to take my hobby to the streets by bucket drumming to raise $1800 to help others learn about music. I’ve been playing all over Maryland and DC. I’m also planning to host a concert at my house with my band, Taco Cat. This money will go to support  The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a great charity that cares about music as much as I do!  Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: Founded in 1996, The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs, giving youngsters the many benefits of music education, helping them to be better students and inspiring creativity and expression through playing music.

Many of you know that I play the clarinet.  For my Mitzvah Project I wanted to do something that I could connect with.  I found a charity that donates musical instruments to under-funded music programs in the United States.  There are many benefits of music education like helping kids to be better students and inspiring creativity and expression through playing music.  

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

$50 donation  or above receives a Mr. Holland's Opus Fund T-Shirt

Hi, I’m Daniella and I am raising money for my Bat Mitzvah Project. My project is giving high quality musical instruments to kids that can’t afford them. This project is important because learning to play an instrument at a young age has many benefits. Learning an instrument can make kids better at language, and reading. It can also improve a child's memory, IQ and help kids achieve better math and SAT scores. There are many other benefits to learning an instrument.  Unfortunately, a lot of kids can’t afford one. That’s why for my project I am supporting The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. This foundation uses all the money received to buy high quality musical instruments for kids in schools that can’t afford them. They also accept used instruments that are still in good shape. This has enabled 28,000 instruments to be donated to 1,522 schools, benefiting over 2 million students. If you would like to help kids have access to instruments, please click the Donate Now button. The donations you make go directly to the foundation. Thank you for helping me raise money for my mitzvah project and, more importantly, giving kids the gift of music.

I'm raising money to benefit The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.

Founded in 1996, The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs. 

Over 28,000 instruments have been donated which has impacted over 2 million students - we can help them grow those numbers!

Thanks so much!