Music Meets Fashion Falling Through April (Double Cover)

Many of us recall taking an art or
music class during our early years in
elementary, middle, and even high
school. I enjoyed music class playing
instruments. I recall grabbing my
favorite choice, the tambourine
made of wood or plastic with bright
metal jingles, the zills. I would race
to grab my favorite instrument,
because there were limited
supplies. I made all the noise I
wanted; it was a ?free for all? type of
class. To this day, I enjoy watching
?the saints? in church play the
tambourine. They make it look so
easy to use. The beat from the
?membrane head skin?, the ivory
colored backing, has an awesome
sound!
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Unfortunately, some students are at
a disadvantage when it comes to a
performing arts program. The
classes or programs are no longer
part of their curriculum. The ?arts?
refers to physical expression of
creativeness which is found in all
cultures. This includes visual arts,
performing arts and even literary
arts.
Making St ar s Br ig ht er Than
Diamo nds by Way o f Music .
In recent years, many public
schools view performing arts as a
luxury simply because the funds are
not always available. In most cases
many schools fail to provide
optional programs.
Many students will need to use
outside resources to participate in
specific programs for performing
arts. Meanwhile, some students are
receiving support from specific
nonprofit organizations such as
Support a Cause Foundation for the
Arts (SACFFTA) created by
philanthropist, Marche?Taylor
Templeton.
Ms. Taylor Templeton, a
Baltimorean herself, is also a former
student who enjoyed chorus
programs throughout her childhood
education. Her strong desire to
provide assistance to children
lacking programs such as chorus,
provided the eagerness to start her
nonprofit, SACFFTA. The organization
provides funds to offset the costs
required to attend independent
programs.
Tell us about Support a Cause
Foundat ion for t he Art s.
?The organization is focused on
partnering and bridging the gaps
with other non profits that are all
doing the work. It?s created for
leverage for direct services for kids.
Unfortunately, there is a financial
need for all organizations with little
to no funding. My organization was
created to provide funding to help
the nonprofit organizations that are
in need of funding.
We have recently partnered and will
be providing grants for Muse 360
Arts, a nonprofit which provides
diverse backgrounds in the arts
programs, as well as, Crystal Clear
Celebrity Camp. The children go
into the studio and record music
and even obtain ?head shots?. They