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About Us
who we are
The Music Factor is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
specializing in providing high-quality music education
programs to public
schools and young musicians.
what
we believe
We believe that instrumental and vocal music is an important and too
often neglected part of a child's education and that a high-quality
program should not be withheld from students based on the funds available
in the state which they live.
how we work
The Music Factor utilizes a network
of professional musicians and educators who travel to existing schools and
provide high-quality group instruction as well as textbooks and equipment
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Our Mission:
- To provide outstanding education and
performance opportunities to young musicians ages 6 - 19, at all levels
of playing abilities no matter what physical, mental, emotional, or
financial hardships they may face in life.
- To become a standard at every public
school and provide these schools with the highest quality instruction
and equipment available.
- To honor music educators with
educational services and professional growth opportunities.
- To provide a positive environment for
our youth to learn, be creative, and showcase their talents.
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How we got our start
As a middle school band director,
John Schutza took an instrumental program of 99 students and built it into
what now serves over 300 young musicians a year. He created The
Music Factor in 2005 as a way for his students to receive extra
instruction during the summer. In July 2006 The Music Factor summer
session saw such large attendance that subsequent fall, winter and spring
sessions were added.
Seeing the need for students of younger
ages to receive a truly in-depth musical program, The Music Factor began
holding instrumental programs at local elementary and middle schools.
Today, The Music Factor exists at over 6 school campuses and has given
away thousands of dollars in textbooks and music equipment.
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