The Guild’s Education Committee offers several programs that enhance music education in local schools. Promoting music education is an integral component of The Guild’s service to community programs such as: our Instrument Zoo programs, the Musical Safari Teaching Booklets that accompany the I-Zoo programs, scholarships for student members of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Harmony and Melody Grant Awards to teachers. These programs were designed to supplement music education in our public schools. We have much to offer with programs that educate, support, and encourage music awareness in our community. Below are highlights of our programs.•Instrument Zoo -Volunteers take an assortment of orchestral instruments, including strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion, to local schools and Family Concerts. This provides children a fun, hands-on experience while setting possible pathways for future musicians. Following explanations by Volunteers, children have the opportunity to see, touch, hear and play the instruments. Volunteers need no musical training - just the passion and commitment to enrich a child’s education through music.•Harmony Grants – Aware that schools suffer budget limitations, teachers in Northeast Florida are encouraged to apply for Harmony Grants of up to $500 to supplement their music programs. The majority of funding comes from the Guild’s Music for Your Eyes Painted Violin project in which violins are painted by local artists and raffled.•Melody Grants - These grants are special-need grants and are awarded at the discretion of the Committee.•Scholarship Programs: oJSYO Young Artist Competition - Annually, The Guild supports winners with a $1,000 Scholarship to further their music education. A competition takes place each spring and top contenders perform with the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra (JSYO). oEleanor H. King Tuition Fund Program – This scholarship program provides support for children that meet criteria to receive tuition relief and is open to all members of the JSYO needing assistance. Once students receive assignment to the JSYO, acceptance into this program will be based on criteria outlined in the application.********************************************************************************************************************************************Because of the scope of these programs we are always looking for people to help us better manage and keep the programs at the highest level of quality. We welcome your talents and would like to have you consider joining our programs. Training and support is given to all volunteers. For additional information and to become involved, please contact our Vice Presidents of Education, Mary Ellen Young and Bonnie Ennis, using the e-mail button.
The Guild’s Education Committee offers several programs that enhance music education in local schools. Promoting
music education is an integral component of The Guild’s service to community programs such as: our Instrument Zoo
programs, the Musical Safari Teaching Booklets that accompany the I-Zoo programs, scholarships for student members
of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Harmony and Melody Grant Awards to teachers. These programs
were designed to supplement music education in our public schools. We have much to offer with programs that
educate, support, and encourage music awareness in our community. Below are highlights of our programs.
•
Instrument Zoo - Volunteers take an assortment of orchestral instruments, including strings, woodwinds, brass and
percussion, to local schools and Family Concerts. This provides children a fun, hands-on experience while setting possible
pathways for future musicians. Following explanations by Volunteers, children have the opportunity to see, touch, hear and
play the instruments. Volunteers need no musical training - just the passion and commitment to enrich a child’s education
through music.
•
Harmony Grants – Aware that schools suffer budget limitations, teachers in Northeast Florida are encouraged to apply for
Harmony Grants of up to $500 to supplement their music programs. The majority of funding comes from the Guild’s Music
for Your Eyes Painted Violin project in which violins are painted by local artists and raffled.
•
Melody Grants - These grants are special-need grants and are awarded at the discretion of the Committee.
•
Scholarship Programs:
o
JSYO Young Artist Competition - Annually, The Guild supports winners with a $1,000 Scholarship to further their
music education. A competition takes place each spring and top contenders perform with the Jacksonville
Symphony Youth Orchestra (JSYO).
o
Eleanor H. King Tuition Fund Program – This scholarship program provides support for children that meet criteria to
receive tuition relief and is open to all members of the JSYO needing assistance. Once students receive assignment
to the JSYO, acceptance into this program will be based on criteria outlined in the application.
********************************************************************************************************************************************
Because of the scope of these programs we are always looking for people to help us better manage and keep the programs at
the highest level of quality. We welcome your talents and would like to have you consider joining our programs. Training and
support is given to all volunteers. For additional information and to become involved, please contact our Vice Presidents of
Education, Mary Ellen Young and Bonnie Ennis, using the e-mail button.
