| The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM at Cincinnati, Ohio) holds its annual LINKS (Lonely Instruments for Needy Kids) Collection Days on Saturday, March 8, 2008 and Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers (address below). The hours for the collection drive are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 12 noon-5 p.m. Sunday, with guest musical artists performing in the store throughout the weekend. LINKS, a project of the CCM Alumni Board of Governors with support from Buddy Roger's Music, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, and media partners CityBeat, 90.9 WGUC and 91.7 WVXU, began in 1993 as the brainchild of CCM alumnus Bill Harvey, Vice President of Buddy Roger's Music. Harvey, well-respected by music teachers in the Greater Cincinnati area, wanted to fill the need of getting instruments into the hands of students whose parents were not able to buy, rent or borrow an instrument. The solution was somewhat simple: a "recycling program" for musical instruments. Since 1993, LINKS has placed over 1,400 instruments into the hands of children unable to purchase or rent instruments of their own. LINKS accepts donations of new and used instruments from the Greater Cincinnati community and then places them with students in local elementary, middle and high school bands and orchestras, as well as with students in the CCM Preparatory Department. Qualified students are identified by their schools' music teachers, and a LINKS scholarship application is submitted in the student's name. Even if the instrument is not in perfect condition, donations are gladly accepted. Buddy Roger's Music generously contributes the time to carefully restore, tune and clean each instrument. Individuals who donate instruments will receive an appraisal and tax deduction for their gift. Collection Times: Saturday, March 8, 2008 ~ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008 ~ 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Location: Joseph-Beth Booksellers Rookwood Pavilion 2692 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 45208 For additional information: CCM External Relations Office, 513-556-2100 |
| SOURCE: University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music CCM News |
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