SAVE THE MUSIC | The Drake Gives

WHY SAVE THE MUSIC?

Music in schools improves student, teacher, school and

community outcomes, creating support and inspiration,

uplifting kids to be the fullest version of themselves.

25 years ago, Save The Music was founded by MTV and has donated over $75M worth of instruments and technology to over 2,800 schools - impacting millions of students' lives. Because of their strong track record across the US, The Drake Gives partnered with Save The Music in December 2021 to build a sustainable music program in Orange County. Together, we have positively impacted the lives of over 15,000 underserved students in Orange County schools, creating pathways and opportunities to experience the power of music!

Through our partnership with Save The Music, we’re providing resources to public school districts for Core Music and Music Tech programs which include:

CORE MUSIC

BAND, STRINGS & MARIACHI

Ensuring access for all students - serves public elementary and middle schools

New Musical Instruments
Music Stands
Method Books
Program Services and Support for 10 years

Districts must commit to music teacher salaries, schedule instrumental classes during the regular school day, have a room dedicated for instruction, secure storage space for equipment, and budget for maintenance and supplies for a 10 year period in order to qualify.

MUSIC TECH

THE NEW GENERATION OF MUSIC

Reflects how music is being made today - serves middle and high schools

Classroom set of Creative Station includes:

Electronic Instruments
Tablets & Digital Music Software
Cases, Cables & Accessories

Additional Materials:
- Apple Care Subscriptions
- Sound Equipment
- Extra Cables & Accessories
Teacher receives one year mentorship from music production specialist and virtual roundtables for professional development

Schools must hire a certified teacher,

schedule music tech class during the

regular school day, have a room dedicated for instruction, secure storage space for equipment, and maintain working condition of all donated technology and equipment for a 10 year period.

“ The Drake Gives has been an essential partner in Save The Music’s work building and growing the school music ecosystem in Orange County and Southern California. Starting with the wonderful events at The Drake and then growing to investments in new school music programs across the region, The Drake Gives is ensuring that a generation of students can thrive via some of those same experiences.”

- Henry Donahue

Executive Director, Save The Music Foundation