ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Music education has never been more in need of funding and financial aid than it is today, and that’s why events like Whitney Young High School’s “Jazz on the Bridge” are so important. P. Mauriat is proud to have joined a list of other sponsors for the event, which took place May 2nd.
“Fortunately P. Maruiat is in the position where we’re able to give back to a community that supports us so strongly, “ Says Craig Denny, Vice President – Band & Orchestra at St. Louis Music. “Supporting music education is, of course, something we’re very passionate about.”
Jazz on the Bridge was hosted by Whitney Young High School in Chicago and featured performances throughout the night by the Jazz Ensemble, four Jazz Combos and an alumni Jazz Combo, as well as food and a silent auction. P. Mauriat was proud to donate a highly valued 600G trumpet to the auction, and also gifted two incredible instruments to the school’s program; a Baritone saxophone and a 600G Trumpet.
For Whitney Young’s director of bands, Jim Barbick, involving companies like P. Mauriat was key to the event’s success, raising $14,000 for the Band program. “It’s great being involved with P. Mauriat because it is clearly interested in creating the highest quality instruments through having an open dialogue with the best artists in the industry,” Says Barbick. “I enjoy the fact that P. Mauriat is interested in getting these instruments in the hands of professionals and students alike. I know that it is a company that I can trust and a company that also holds education as a core value.
To learn more or to become a P. Mauriat dealer please contact [email protected] or call 800-727-4512.
[Pictured: “Jazz on the Bridge” Flyer]
St. Louis Music/U.S. Band & Orchestra is one of the largest general distributors of musical instruments and accessories in North America. SLM is the owner of Austin Guitars, Knilling String Instruments, E.K. Blessing Brass, Zonda Reeds & Sigma Guitars. The company is also the exclusive global manager and licensee of Alvarez & Alvarez-Yairi and the exclusive USA distributor of Dixon Drums and Hardware, P. Mauriat Brass and Woodwinds and Suzuki Violins. SLM also distributes over 150 brands of accessories to music stores across the USA.
