Violins of Hope collecting used instruments
"These once cherished instruments can lift the spirits of one young person and enhance the trajectory of their life."
An instrument collection drive hosted by Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh and The Farina Foundation will be held on Saturday, July 22 (9:30 a.m. until noon) and Sunday, July 30 (9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.) at Calvary Episcopal Church in East Liberty. Community members are invited to donate string, brass or woodwind instruments that they are no longer using.
The instruments will be restored, then presented to area youth in honor of World Kindness Day at a concert with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh at Heinz Hall on Nov. 19.
Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh functions under the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. Its mission “is to promote our communal values of acceptance, inclusion, and diversity through musical, educational, and cultural events,” according to Violins of Hope officials.
The Farina Foundation is a nonprofit established to continue the legacy of Frank J. Farina, Jr., former chairman of the North Allegheny Music Department. Throughout Farina’s 38-year career, “he believed every child should have the opportunity to fulfill their musical aspirations,” according to a news release.
“Just as the instruments from the Violins of Hope collection come with their own unique story of resilience and hope, these once cherished instruments can lift the spirits of one young person and enhance the trajectory of their life,” said Sandy Rosen, co-chair of Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh.
Future collection dates and locations will be announced.
Anyone who wishes to donate an instrument but can’t make it on the collection dates can contact Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh at info@violinsofhopepittsburgh.org for information. PJC
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