WILSON STRINGS PROGRAM
GIVES STUDENTS CHANCE TO MAKE MUSIC

Due to budget cuts over the last 15 years, decreases in music programs at the elementary levels, particularly in strings programs, have caused the demise of the Wilson High School orchestra. To provide the opportunity for students to play in a group setting, Wilson has added a small chamber orchestra for the past two years, with support from a strings specialist for their wonderful band director, Paul Jolstead. 

However, we need to raise funds, once again, in order for our students to continue to access support in this speciality area during the 2010-11 school year.

Chamber Orchestra will be offered 1st period at Wilson, to accommodate as many students from Wilson area schools as possible.  Mr. Jolstead hopes to access "Strings" support through a guest expert for Wilson's Chamber Orchestra for 3 days per week.  However, the amount of time is dependent upon the funds we are able to raise.

GOAL:  To raise $8,000 to help pay for the "Strings" expert.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
Make a donation

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GIVE NOW

Click here to donate to WAAC via PayPal. Using this donate link below, your money will be earmarked for the "Strings" Program at Wilson.

OR you can send your donation to:

Wilson Area Arts Council
PO Box 80263
Portland, Oregon 97219
     mark "Strings" in the memo line

Thank you!  Your generous donation will support a long tradition of music at Wilson.

July 2010

WAAC is a fully qualified 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, so any donation to WAAC qualifies as a charitable contribution.