As a result, FAYM's scholarship recipients have attended such fine institutions as the Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY), the Interlochen Arts Academy (Interlochen, MI), the Colburn School of Music (Los Angeles), UNLV (Las Vegas), and Carnegie-Mellon School of Music (Pittsburgh, PA) for talented high school and university age musicians. One of the Foundation's most important programs is its "Violins for Kids" project established in Fall of 2009. This program provides two to four class & ensemble lessons a week as well as instruments, materials, field trips, and a 2-week summer session for underserved youngsters beginning in 1st grade. Teaching faculty has grown from 2 volunteers to 15 paid artists, and there are plans for further expansion. "Violins for Kids" is tuition-free, but families are asked to donate $25 a month for each student to help with expenses. Administrative functions are performed by highly qualified volunteers. All legal, accounting, media, and other services are generously donated 'pro bono' by experts in their fields. All classroom facilities are donated by the Las Vegas City Council and Clark County Board of Supervisors. Contributions, therefore, go entirely for program support, teaching faculty, and scholarship assistance for deserving young musicians. FAYM's programs have won recognition from the Clark County School District's Partnership Program, the Clark County Board of Supervisors, and such celebrities as virtuoso solo bassist Gary Karr, Teller (of Penn & Teller), superstar singer, Josh Groban, and Jamie Bernstein, daughter of renowned conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein. Donations may be made at: https://donate.forgood.org/donation/26-1472871
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