Our Community, by the Numbers
At S'Cool Sounds, our mission is to use the power of music to inspire, educate, and connect children and communities. Our reach and impact boast some impressive numbers that we are proud to share. Above all, we celebrate the joy and community that our students gain through making music together.
NYC this fall:
Students served: 4,563
Schools served: 20
New schools this year: 6
Boroughs served: All 5
Average contact hours per student: 17
Free instruments provided: 900
Kenya this year:
Primary and middle school students served: 200
Primary and middle schools served: 4
High school students engaged during their school break in the Futures Music Program: 60
Instrument options offered: 8
We are grateful to all our supporters who make this work possible through their generosity. Help us continue to create community through music with a donation today!
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! Everyone is absolutely loving [Teaching Artists] Evan and Dave, and the music program! We are so lucky to have S’Cool Sounds as our music partner.”
—PTA representative from a Manhattan public school
PACE FAMILY CHALLENGE GRANT UPDATE
As previously reported, SCS has received a $50,000 challenge grant toward our annual giving campaign! Help us meet this challenge with a contribution to support high-quality music education programming for students and teachers in New York, Kenya, and beyond!
Don't forget! Donors who contribute $500 or more can receive a limited-edition S'Cool Sounds T-shirt as our thanks to you!
