ATHENS, GA (May 8, 2012)— AthFest Educates!, a year-round effort to share Athensʼ rich musical heritage with local students, recently donated 15 violins to the UGA String Project. AthFest Educates!ʼs support of the UGA String Project began last year when the program donated fourteen violins and cellos to establish a permanent lending library.
The UGA String Project provides its students with a unique opportunity for musical enjoyment and education through the study of string instruments. Participants include 2nd to 5th grade students in the Athens Area who do not have access to an orchestra program in their own school.
“The violins most recently donated came as the result of a $5000 grant from AthFest Educates!. The violins are specially built student violins purchased through Ronald Sachs Violins, and are created to give a beautiful sound for each and everyone who plays them, from the beginner to the most experienced violinist.”
AthFest Director Jared Bailey presented the funds to UGA String project director Dr. Skip Taylor and Ronald Sachs in an intimate ceremony (photos attached). Each violin bears a plaque that states “donated by AthFest Educates!”.
“Putting instruments into the hands of the children who participate in the UGA String Project is exactly the type of activity that AthFest Educates! continues to undertake in order bring music to the children of our area,” said Jared Bailey.
To learn more about how to donate to this amazing program or to apply for an AthFest Educates! mini grant please visit the AthFest Educates! webpage.
