Seaside Elementary School and Glen Falls School received news that was music to their ears earlier this week. The Canadian music charity, MusiCounts, announced that throught their MusiCounts Band Aid Program, 90 schools across Canada would be receiving $15 000 worth of instruments, equipment, and gear for their music programs.
Of those 90 schools, six New Brunswick schools received this grant, including the two Saint John schools.
Juno Award winning band Walk Off The Earth helped to announce this year’s MusiCounts Band Aid Program and to talk about the importance of musical education in schools.
You can find the full list of schools here and details on MusiCounts and how to donate here.