Two years ago, scholarship recipient, Nathaniel Zhang approached Music Doing Good with the idea of raising awareness of our outreach programs in the Sugar Land and Katy areas. He held meetings to invite families to learn more about the organization. We were blown away with the results. In a very short time, Nathaniel managed to […]
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Music Doing Good Around the Globe
For the past two summers, scholarship recipient Zoe Zhang has traveled to China’s Xinjiang province where she worked closely with the children of a small Central Asian ethnic minority called the Uyghur people. The Uyghurs are Muslim Turks, who identify more with the Turkish countries surrounding the region than China itself. They are often discriminated […]
Read More...Ensuring the Next Generation of Musicians are Given a Chance to Thrive
Music Doing Good Applications for Scholarships are Available Online NOW! Music Doing Good knows that students who study music experience profound cognitive benefits that last a lifetime, evidenced not only by heightened aptitudes in math, science and languages, but also life skills such as collaboration, leadership and critical thinking. Houston-area music students in 4th-12th grade, […]
Read More...We are Grateful for Your Generosity!
As 2017 came to a close, Music Doing Good hosted “Generosity,” the final concert of the year at Chateau Carnarvon. It was a very special evening for all who joined us. The event raised more than $25,000 for the Music Doing Good College-Bound Scholarship Program. No other Music Doing Good concert to date featured more […]
Read More...2018 Scholarship Applications Coming January 4th!
Music Doing Good is proud to announce that applications for our 2018 Scholarships will be available starting January 4th on musicdoinggood.org! In 2017, our scholarship program awarded over 100 scholarships to Houston students in grades 4-12 who wish to pursue additional music education. These scholarships are awarded to students showing financial need, artistic merit, and […]
Read More...Christmas Comes Early For Music Students at Hastings High School
Music Doing Good with Instruments will grant instruments that were needed to sustain the orchestra program at Hastings High School. A total of 32 instruments will be delivered including violins, violas, digital keyboards, cellos, and upright basses valued at more than $11,000. Music Doing Good with Instruments began with a single instrument donation that was […]
Read More...Connections with the Students We Serve
At Music Doing Good, the children we serve mean the world to us. They truly become part of our family. The connections we make with these children have just as profound of an effect on the staff as they do on the children. From our scholarship recipients to our instrument recipients and those that participate […]
Read More...Stop. Shop. Listen.
On December 7th, Music Doing Good is hosting the last concert and silent auction for the year! All proceeds from the event go directly to support the College-Bound Scholarship Fund. Not only will you get see many of our students perform with the Music Doing Good artists, but you can also get your holiday shopping […]
Read More...Words of Thanks from Roberts Middle School
After Hurricane Harvey, Fred Roberts Middle School in Pasadena ISD was one of the first schools that we heard from in need of help. Many of the students’ families lost their homes, cars and most of their possessions — including their instruments. Music teacher, Mrs. Debbie McKelvey, was determined to keep her students playing. She […]
Read More...Holiday Shopping = Music Scholarships!
Make plans now to attend our upcoming concert, “Generosity,” on December 7th and get your holiday shopping done simultaneously! All proceeds from the event will send music students to University of St. Thomas, University of Houston, Texas Southern University and Houston Community College! Here are just some of the incredible items on which you can […]
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