Music Drives Us Latest News

Music has the power to change a life, and at Music Drives Us, you get a front-row seat to that magic in action. This is where we share the stories that move us—from the pure joy of a student receiving their first instrument to the transformative impact of our grants across New England. Whether we’re hitting the road for a donation, hosting an unforgettable event, or spotlighting the local heroes keeping music alive in our schools, this blog is a celebration of our community. Dive in, get inspired, and see how your support is turning up the volume on music education!

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Music Drives Us Support the students of Deer Isle–Stonington School Union #76 in Maine

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Music filled the air at Buxton Center Elementary School

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Music Drives Us Visits Concord Community School

On April 23, Music Drives Us visited Concord Community School in Concord, NH as part of our Music in the Community program to present an organizational grant supporting their music initiatives.

Program Coordinator Jacyn had the opportunity to visit a local partner school and observe a preschool music therapy class. The experience offered a meaningful look at how early access to music can support development, expression, and connection.

We’re proud to support Concord Community School and their commitment to bringing music into the community in impactful ways.

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Rochester Opera House’s “Studio to Stage”

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The Ultimate Shredder Contest Recap

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Tell It From the Heart: A Conversation with Taylor Dayne

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Barry Goudreau: From Boston to Beyond — A Life Fueled by Guitar

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Music Drives Us Donates $7,500 to support North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC)

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Music Drives Us Donates $75,000 to support the Blues School House program.

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$10K gift lifts Gloucester schools' band programs, but $60,000 still needed

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Music Drives Us Instrument Donation to Nettle Middle School

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Music to band program's ears: How schools get $65,000 in new instruments. Kids ecstatic

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Ernie Boch Jr.’s Music Drives Us comes through for Fall River’s B.M.C. Durfee High School Marching Band

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‘Music Drives Us’ donation equips Palace Theatre Youth Academy with ukes, guitars, keyboards

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'Amazing Day' — Gift of 12 musical instruments 'means everything' to Parker Middle School

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Ernie Boch Jr. donates 50 ukuleles to Brockton Middle School

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Ernie Boch Jr. received the Kevin P. White Outstanding Service Award

This past Friday night, Music Drives Us founder Ernie Boch Jr. received the Kevin P. White Outstanding Service Award. The award honors Kevin White, who passed away in 2015. After surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing, Kevin became a beneficiary of The Greg Hill Foundation, later running the marathon again and raising over $30,000 for the foundation. His dedication and selflessness inspired many, and the award was created in his memory to recognize those who embody the same spirit of service and resilience. Congratulations Ernie!