On Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Ernie Boch Jr. and his Music Drives Us Foundation presented the Quincy Band Boosters with a grant for $10,000 to support the re-establishment of a competitive marching band program. The grant will be used to hire a part-time team of marching band specialists including: Marching Coordinator, Drum-Line Instructor, and Color Guard Coordinator, which are necessary positions for a strong and competitive program. The booster club plans to use the grant to help cover those costs over the next three years.

Music Drives Us is excited to announce that heavy metal legend Dave Mustaine of Megadeth will be performing on Friday, December 16 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston. This is a once-in-a-lifetime acoustic show where Dave will not only be performing the band’s hits, but also holiday classics.

When I entered City Spotlights on July 5th, I had no idea I would make so many memories, make so many friends especially in a short amount of time. I’ve made strong bonds with people I never thought I would be friends with. Music in this program has impacted me as an artist and has inspired me to be more outgoing as a singer and to have the confidence to sing, dance, and act in front of the public. Music is so powerful because it can change people’s perspective, especially when it’s a song that has a message to it and helps better understand people’s perspectives on issues.

Ever since I was young, music has always been part of my life. It was something that connected me and my mom. To this day I connect to it. It is my way of relaxing, my way of zoning out. Most people find their passion in sports, school, dancing, painting, and other hobbies. Music is where I express myself the most.