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Music and Arts School for Economically Disadvantaged Kids in Connecticut is Latest Music Empowers Foundation Beneficiary

admin — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:47:53 -0400

On May 23rd, the Music Empowers Foundation announced a $20,000 grant to the Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County. Neighborhood Studios is a multi disciplinary school of the arts in Bridgeport, CT. Founded in 1977, today it provides music and arts education to over 1,500 economically disadvantaged and special needs children.

Music Empowers Foundation Announces The Winner Of Its “Music Teachers Matter" Video Content

admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:01:52 -0400

The Music Empowers Foundation today announced the winner of its “Music Teachers Matter” video contest. The event was conducted in March 2013 in honor of Music in Our Schools Month. Participants were required to submit short videos explaining why their school’s music program and its teachers are important and special to them.

Music Empowers Foundation Joins Chapstick in Myspace Live Concert

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:40:58 -0500

Music Empowers Foundation joined forces with Chapstick on Monday, February 11th at the MYSPACE LIVE concert in Los Angeles. The concert featured British artist Emeli Sande as the headliner, and 5 talented musicians that participated in the Chapstick Sessions.

ChapStick® Sessions Applies a Spotlight on Musically Talented Lips

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:51:40 -0500

ChapStick® is giving healthier, happier lips another reason to smile next month.

Andy Davis Judges And Helps Sponsor 2nd Annual Alchemy Songwriting Competition

admin — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:33:26 -0500

The 2nd annual Alchemy Songwriting Competition took place last Friday, December 7 at The Brick Room in Conway’s Downtown Ford Theater in Arkansas.

Music Empowers Foundation's Andy Davis was a judge for the second year in a row, alongside Academy Award-winning actress Mary Steenburgen and award-winning songwriter T

Andy Davis Talks Music Education and Little Kids Rock on FOX5's Good Day Street Talk

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:52:09 -0500

New York, December 1, 2012

Music Empowers Foundation’s Andy Davis appeared on FOX5’s Good Day Street Talk early Saturday morning to talk music education with Steve Levy and a beneficiary of Little Kids Rock, Jade Adams.

A Special Message from Music Empowers Foundation's founder Andy Davis

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:06:14 -0500

Music is an integral part of our daily lives. You may listen to it in the shower, the car on your way to and from work, at your desk, or in the comfort of your own home while cooking dinner or relaxing with friends.

Kris Allen shares Music Empowers' mission in latest issue of Naked Magazine

admin — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:03:41 -0500

The Music Empowers Foundation received applause from American Idol winner, Kris Allen on the first of November in the latest issue of Naked Magazine. Allen talks about working with Andy Davis, founder of Music Empowers Foundation, to aid in the development of music education programs across the country. See pages 38-42 for the full article.

Kris Allen's Online Concert Will Benefit Music Empowers Foundation

admin — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:59:45 -0400

The Music Empowers Foundation announced today that platinum-selling recording artist and American Idol winner, Kris Allen will be playing a live online concert at 8:30 PM EST on Wednesday, July 18th. Half of all concert proceeds will go to benefit the Music Empowers Foundation, a nonprofit that provides grants and other support for music education programs in underdeveloped communities.

Music Empowers Foundation Presents Grant To Piano Outreach Of New York

admin — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:36:02 -0400

The Music Empowers Foundation recently announced a grant to benefit Piano Outreach of New York (PONY). PONY provides piano instruction by highly trained musicians to underprivileged children from schools throughout the New York metropolitan area. This contribution from Music Empowers will be used to fund numerous full and partial scholarships for children during the upcoming 2012/2013 school year.

Music Empowers Foundation Grant To Berklee City Music Will Fund “YOUTHBeat” Research Study

admin — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:56:40 -0400

The Music Empowers Foundation announced today the presentation of a $75,000 check to Berklee College of Music’s, Berklee City Music Program. The payment represents the second half of a two-year $150,000 grant to Boston-based City Music. The grant was first announced in April 2011 as part of a joint initiative between Music Empowers Foundation and Berklee City Music to raise awareness of the importance and need for music education.

Music Empowers Foundation & Kris Allen Partnership Benefits 46,000 Children of Needy Music Classrooms

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:17:27 -0500

New York, January 20, 2012 – The Music Empowers Foundation announced today that its recently completed national initiative to support music education programs in public schools surpassed all expectations. The month-long program, which wrapped up just before the holidays in December, raised $80,000 and helped to fund over 225 classroom music projects which will benefit an estimated 46,000 grade and middle school students.

Music Empowers Foundation & American Idol Kris Allen Partner to Provide Music Supplies For Needy Classrooms

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:27:04 -0500

Music Empowers Foundation and platinum recording artist Kris Allen today announced a new program to support music education programs in public schools.

American Idol-Winner Kris Allen Partners With Music Empowers Foundation To Raise Funds For Music Education For Kids

admin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:01:34 -0400

The official fan website of platinum-selling recording artist and American Idol Season 8-winner, Kris Allen has just launched a permanent home page feature that will enable fans to donate directly to Music Empowers Foundation.

Kris Allen-Inspired Fundraiser At Hanover Middle School In PA, a Winner For Music Empowers Foundation

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:48:12 -0500

In April 2010, Music Empowers Foundation announced a grant to DonorsChoose.org for a “Double Your Impact” program to help fund music education projects in New Orleans public schools.

Founder of Music Empowers Foundation, Andy Davis, Honored at New York Women's Agenda Star Breakfast on December 7, 2010

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:11:59 -0500

New York Women's Agenda (NYWA) will honor Andy Davis, Founder and President of Music Empowers Foundation at their annual Star Breakfast, December 7th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in NYC

Andy Davis to Receive NYWA's Honorable MEN-tion Award

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:41:51 -0500

New York Women's Agenda (NYWA) will honor Andy Davis, Founder and President of Music Empowers Foundation at their annual Star Breakfast, December 7th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in NYC

Andy Davis, Kris Allen & Bernie Williams Share Honors At “ Right To Rock” Gala

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:14:40 -0400

Andy Davis, Kris Allen and Bernie Williams were honored by Little Kids Rock at their annual “Right to Rock” Gala

Kris Allen And Music Empowers Partner To Raise $100,000 For Arkansas Music And Arts Academy

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:11:37 -0400

Kris Allen and his band performed before a sold out crowd in a concert to benefit Blackbird Academy of Arts

Music Empower's “Double Your Impact” program with DonorsChoose.org reaches halfway point

admin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:19:05 -0400

Music Empower's “Double Your Impact” program with DonorsChoose.org reaches halfway point