MANASSAS, Va. – The Bull Run Rotary Club members were touched when they heard about the talents and wish lists of Osbourn High School Music Department.
Theresa Coates Ellis, President, Bull Run Rotary Club said, “Music contributes so much to the education of the whole student. Our club had an opportunity to apply for a Rotary District 7610 grant for $2,500 to set a plan in motion to buy new instruments.”
After working with club members, teachers and administrators to submit the application, the grant for $2,500 was awarded in the fall for the purchase of a piccolo, clarinet, euphonium, baritones and other instruments. The Bull Run Rotary Club members approved a grant match for another $2,500.
The $5,000 was presented to the Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) Music Department, Carol Hartt, Coordinator of GT, AP, World Languages & Fine Arts, (MCPS) and the MCPS Band and Orchestra teachers for the new instruments at the MCPS School Board meeting.
Rotarians were all smiles as the grateful music teachers received the $5,000 award for the students.
Ellis said, “We heard about a need in the community and the Rotary did something about it. The District grant was approved because the musical instruments met our criteria for an area of focus with sustainability.”
The Rotary Club is the oldest service organization in the world with the motto, “Service above Self.” The club’s membership represents business and professional men and women that work with community needs and assist with Rotary International’s (RI) humanitarian service efforts.
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