On Saturday, September 20, 2008, David French Music Company sponsored an instrument petting zoo during the West Boylston Bicentennial Arts Festival, an important event sponsored by the West Boylston Arts Foundation.

WBAF's fund-raising efforts ensure that arts and music programs remain active and vibrant in the West Boylston area schools.

Pictured above are students trying instruments, many for the first time. Also pictured are instrument petting zoo volunteers Jim Lutz, Mark Kaplan, and Deborah Peters.
 

David French Music donated a new Anthem Alto Saxophone to the West Boylston Arts Festival auction. Emily (pictured above) is the proud owner. Her grandmother was the highest bidder during the live auction held on September 20, 2008. Visit www.wbaf.org to learn how you can support the West Boylston arts community.

Congratulations Emily!

On July 3, 2008 David French Music Company delivered 79 pounds of goods to the Westborough Food Pantry, generously donated by lesson recital participants and their families.

Pictured (from left to right) are Bryan Wrenn - guitar instructor, Julia - violin student, and a volunteer from the food pantry.

For information on how to help the Westborough Food Pantry, including how to donate, please visit www.westboroughfoodpantry.org.

In April 2008, musicians from David French Music volunteered their time at the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough introducing kids to musical instruments as part of the Simon Kidgits Club Music Mania. An instrument "petting zoo" was a wonderful introduction to all the instrument families as children were guided on how to hold instruments and make sounds. The event is one of several programs hosted throughout the year by Simon Kidgits Club. You can find more information at www.simonkidgitsclub.com.

In March of 2008, David French Music Company raffled off an Anthem 4-valve Euphonium during the MMEA All-State Conference. The winner was Triton Regional Middle School in Byfield, MA.

Deanna Hardy (bottom right), Director of Instrumental Band, is pictured with her 8th grade class.

For information on how you can help the Horace Mann School, please visit www.hmsboston.org.