HELP SAVE THE MUSIC
As many of you know, music programs in our schools are being discontinued due to budget cuts. Long Beach residents, Dodie Carmichael and singer/songwriter Michelle Mangione have partnered up to help save the music. Carmichael, who teaches at Mayfair Middle School in Bellflower, says “that many of the students at Mayfair have a desire to play a musical instrument, but the school fears they soon will have to turn away students because they cannot afford to purchase or rent one.” When Mangione, who is a professional musician, heard about the situation, she just had to help.

On Saturday, September 19, 2009 they will kick-off their efforts to help the school by collecting instruments and monetary donations at the Mirage Coffeehouse, 539 E. Bixby Rd., Long Beach, 90807 from 7:30 pm -10:00pm. This event is in conjunction with Mangione’s Monthly Songwriters Showcase which gives local musicians the opportunity to showcase their talents and try new music they have been working on. If you have an instrument that you would be willing to donate, please bring it to the Mirage this Saturday where a student or teacher will be more than willing to take it off your hands.

There is a $6.00 suggested donation at the door which goes to pay the performers.

For more information please contact michelle@michellemangione.com , dcarmichael@busd.k12.ca.us

INSTRUMENTS NEEDED:
Guitars
Violins
Cellos
Bass Clarinets
Baritone Saxophones
Oboes
Bassoons
Cellos
String Bass
Euphoniums
Tubas
Tenor Saxophones
Alto Saxophones
Etc......