In May 2010, the Tippecanoe Arts Federation announced the launch of ARTreach, a musical lending library outreach program. Through the generosity of the community, the Federation collected over 55 musical instruments from flutes and clarinets to guitars and accordions. "The community has generously surpassed our initial expectations," states Executive Director, Tetia Lee.
While the Federation is looking towards the second phase, purchasing a brand new instrument for each instrument donated, they are still conducting the Instruments in the Attic campaign. The community is asked to continue donating old or no longer used band and orchestral instruments.
This program seeks to benefit the area youth who could not otherwise afford the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. This program is made possible through a generous grant from North Central Health Services (NCHS) which allows for the creation and implementation of the ARTreach program in Tippecanoe County.
ARTreach is intended to provide Tippecanoe County students at the 6th grade level with the opportunity to learn an instrument. The concept of the lending library is to provide an instrument to a student that could be used for multiple years. The instruments will be reissued when they become available to cultivate an additional student's interest in music. "It is our hope that this exposure to music during these critical years will cultivate life long enthusiasts for the arts and aid in the development of the child's cross discipline education" states Lee.
While the Federation is looking towards the second phase, purchasing a brand new instrument for each instrument donated, they are still conducting the Instruments in the Attic campaign. The community is asked to continue donating old or no longer used band and orchestral instruments.
This program seeks to benefit the area youth who could not otherwise afford the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. This program is made possible through a generous grant from North Central Health Services (NCHS) which allows for the creation and implementation of the ARTreach program in Tippecanoe County.
ARTreach is intended to provide Tippecanoe County students at the 6th grade level with the opportunity to learn an instrument. The concept of the lending library is to provide an instrument to a student that could be used for multiple years. The instruments will be reissued when they become available to cultivate an additional student's interest in music. "It is our hope that this exposure to music during these critical years will cultivate life long enthusiasts for the arts and aid in the development of the child's cross discipline education" states Lee.
