As a child, I was always fascinated by music. When my family moved to Phoenix, I was starting the 6th grade. I wanted to join the school band and learn to play an instrument. Like many of my friends, I wanted to play the flute. My parents, however, could not afford to buy or rent …
Sandra struggled, hated school, learning and homework. Oh my, it showed! Her grades were awful — C, D and F’s. Her mom was always on her to study and do her homework. But for Sandra it was to no avail. Little did mom know the key to helping Sandra was just around the corner when …
Playing it Forward Fatima and her older brother, Juan, had desire and talent, but no money for the violins they needed. Their youngest sister, Carla, had just finished a lengthy hospital stay that included chemo treatments for leukemia, mom and dad couldn’t fine work and there were no violins for them at school. Music and …
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What My Generous Uncle … Now Desert Sounds
Posted: December 21, 2021 by Jennifer Crews
Category: General Tags: impact story, supporter, testimonial
From Hopelessness to High Achievement
Posted: September 17, 2020 by Jennifer Crews
Sandra struggled, hated school, learning and homework. Oh my, it showed! Her grades were awful — C, D and F’s. Her mom was always on her to study and do her homework. But for Sandra it was to no avail. Little did mom know the key to helping Sandra was just around the corner when …
Category: General, Mariachi Tags: impact, student, testimonial
Playing It Forward
Posted: March 15, 2020 by Jennifer Crews
Playing it Forward Fatima and her older brother, Juan, had desire and talent, but no money for the violins they needed. Their youngest sister, Carla, had just finished a lengthy hospital stay that included chemo treatments for leukemia, mom and dad couldn’t fine work and there were no violins for them at school. Music and …
Category: General, Jeremy Project, Mariachi Tags: carla, fatima, juan, students, testimonial