It is the belief of the founders of the Sandia Music Festival that where much is given, much should also be shared. 

          

In keeping with this vision, festival activities will include outreach to a pre-selected school, which has substantial and evidenced need, within the Albuquerque community.

The school selected for this program will be the recipient of performance clinics by the Lyric Brass Quintet.

 

Festival participants will also engage in a service project to benefit music instruction and accessibility of performance resources at the school. 

 

In 2009, this will involve a concert band uniform drive to

benefit Jackson Middle School, and the inventory and

assembly of a uniform room for the school.

Through the encouragement of ongoing service, students not only become invested in their personal development, but also  in making a difference for those around them.  That is when tomorrows leaders are born.

Mentorship is a key element in the development of a young musician