“I want to show why it was given to me.” Says Band of Angels Recipient Ahmarie High School Student Ahmarie was so thankful to finally have a saxophone of her own from Band of Angels! She’s been showing her thanks by playing beautifully and practicing hard. We invited Mark Rivera, the longtime saxophonist for Billy […]
Band of Angels Brings Billy Joel’s Saxophonist to Students at Platte County High School Mark Rivera, the longtime saxophonist for Billy Joel, went to visit Platte City High School’s Jazz Band. There he jammed with the students, offered his personal words of wisdom, and met a talented budding trumpeter, Josh. “Getting to play [with […]
Partnering with String Sprouts KC String Sprouts KC is an early music education program that provides free music lessons and programs to underprivileged children in the Kansas City area. Band of Angels was delighted to provide 20 violins for String Sprouts KC. These adorable tykes are getting a head start in their education and a […]
Ahmarie has always loved to play and perform music, but has always had to borrow her school’s instruments. Band of Angels decided to present this hardworking high schooler with her very own saxophone. Ahmarie will now be able to play her best, whenever and however she likes, now that she has a saxophone of her […]
The Heart Strings Gala brings our supporters together for an evening of fun and fundraising. Proceeds are used to fund instrument purchases, provide full scholarships to summer music camp, and assist with music lesson tuition for kids in financial need. Your support will help develop an endowment that will allow the charity to carry on […]
Our 2017 art auction had over 60 artists donate their time and talent to help raise thousands of dollars for Band of Angels’ scholarship program.
Since 2010, we’ve been helping students in need find music through the generosity of others. Learn the story behind Band of Angels as well as the lives we’ve touched.
The Heart Strings Gala 2017 was the most successful yet, raising over $70,000 for the Band of Angels scholarship program. [envira-gallery id=”4018″]
Music Instruments Repurposed Into Art: Silent Auction About the Event Local artists have repurposed donated, nonfunctional musical instruments into pieces of art for this ticketed event. Guests may bid on the pieces during the silent auction starting at 5pm. Following the silent auction, ticket holding guests may enjoy a live rooftop performance by DJ Ashton […]
