There’s an ambitious student musician who’s waiting to give that unused instrument of yours a new home.
Drew’s Gift of Music and Fiddlersguide has been instrumental in providing band students throughout Indiana with the equipment they need to pursue their musical passions.
Deb Johnson, Drew’s mother, previously shared that the charity partners with more than 20 schools across the state and they hope to continue making more connections.
Officials annouced on social media that this year was the largest request and placement to date.
And fortunately, there’s a way you can help with providing instruments to aspiring musicians.
The charity holds an instrument drive, year-round, where people can make drop-offs at a few different locations, including the Demotte State Bank in Knox and Legacy Salon in Culver. Right now there’s a need for more woodwinds specifically but all donations of a reasonable size are welcome.
Organization representatives say that each instrument received is cleaned, repaired, and then ready for a student to pick up and play.
Even broken and damaged instruments will be accepted. Whatever cannot be repaired is repurposed into unique items to be auctioned at the annual Drew’s Gift event held on the first Saturday in August.
Drew’s Gift of Music was established to commemorate the giving spirit of Drew Shearin, an inspirational student who passed away unexpectedly in October of 2011.
Drew touched the lives of many, near and far. At 17, he had already mastered multiple instruments, served as drum major for the Knox Redskin Brigade and was an award-winning composer, just to name a few accomplishments. His love for music and his memory live on through the Drew’s Gift initiative.
To learn more, check out the Drew’s Gift of Music Facebook page or visit drewshearinmusic.com.
