9,000 Sq. Ft. 450 banquet 1,200 reception 80 booths/trade Shows
1,824 Sq. Ft. 100 classroom 120 banquet 220 theater 300 reception
6,720 Sq. Ft. 400 fixed seating
1,525 Sq. Ft. 80 classroom 90 banquet 100 theater 150 reception
1,040 Sq. Ft. 40 classroom 50 banquet 70 theater 90 reception
6,120 Sq. Ft. 300 classroom 400 banquet 500 theater 800 reception
43,200 Sq. Ft. 43,200 square feet 400 classroom 450 banquet 550 theater 1,000 reception
12,768 Sq. Ft. 1,633 Fixed Concert Seating
Music for Schools, our instrument lending library, allows students who cannot afford the opportunity to participate in their school’s band or orchestra program, the opportunity to do so. Working directly with schools and teachers, the instruments are loaned for the entire school year, completely free of charge.
Since its inception in 2000, the lending library has grown from a small collection of core instruments to more than 400 instruments of all types. This has been made possible through the generosity of donors, as well as our annual instrument drive, held each spring.
Music is a Science Music requires research. It is specific and demands exact acoustics. For instance, a conductor’s full score is a chart or graph, indicating frequencies, intensities, volume changes, melody, and harmony all at once and with exact control of time.
Music is Mathematical It is rhythmically based on the subdivisions of time into fractions, which must be done instantaneously.
Music is a Foreign Language The semantics of music is the most complete and universal language. Most of the terms are in Italian, German, or French. The language of music also incorporates notations, which represent a highly developed form of shorthand, using symbols to represent ideas.
Music is History Music often reflects the environment and times of its creation. From music, children learn lessons about historical events, as well as the ethnic and cultural heritage reflected in the piece.
Music is Physical Education It requires fantastic coordination of fingers, hands, arms, lip, cheek, and facial muscles. Children who play music also show extraordinary control of the diaphragmatic, back, stomach, and chest muscles, which respond instantly to sounds heard by the ear and interpreted by the mind
Music is Art It develops insight and creates emotion. Through music, children learn to share their humanism, express thoughts and feelings, and contribute to the infinite and collective spirit we call “life.” Provided by the Music Achievement Council
Resource Lending Library In addition to instruments, we also offer CDs, games, songbooks, state adopted materials, and advocacy kits for student and teacher use.
Music Workshops and Presentations Presentations can be scheduled for teachers, site councils, and community and parent groups.
Assistance with Curriculum Development Music for Schools can assist schools in developing long-term goals and objectives for their music programs.
about Music for Schools and resources available for teachers and schools, please email Tracy Sawyer, Education & Outreach Manager, or call 707.800.7529.
Applications are accepted only from teachers, not directly from students or parents. The purpose of the library is to make instruments available to students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to learn and play music.
Application Criteria Complete a request for each student applying for an instrument. Please only submit applications for students you know to be responsible and capable of caring for an instrument. The parent(s) of the student and the student’s school will assume financial responsibility in the event of loss or damage to the instrument. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Priority is given to students with demonstrated financial need. However, because our goal is to have all of our library instruments used each year in school music programs, those requests not based on financial need will be considered on a first come, first served basis after initial placements are made.
Though most requests occur at the beginning of the school year, applications are accepted throughout the year and are filled according to availability.
The music teacher or principal must check-out and return the instrument. Borrowed instruments are on loan for the entire school year. Upon return of the instrument, we ask that maintenance information be provided. Repairs for non-routine maintenance are the responsibility of the parent(s) or school, as needed.
Teachers are responsible for ensuring proper use and handling of instruments and make the following commitments:
