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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR GALVESTON SCHOOLS

Texas Music Office,

Governor's Office P.O. Box 13246,

Austin, TX

78711-3246

512.463.6666 / fax 512.463.4114

music@governor.state.tx.us

http://governor.state.tx.us/music

http://www.EnjoyTexasMusic.com

 ~You Can't Hear American Music Without Hearing Texas~

We are very excited about this initiative to replace musical instruments for Galveston area schools due to loss from Hurricane Ike. As discussed, we are sharing the initial details with you regarding dates and the instruments needed by Central Middle School.

The dates for the drives in the different cities are as follows:

Nov 11- Houston - Texas Latin GRAMMY Celebration monetary donations

Nov 20- San Antonio- location TBD, drop off from 12p-6p

Nov 24- Dallas- location TBD, drop off from 12p-6p

Dec 10- Austin- Open House, drop off from 9a-6p and during Open House

 

As promised, here is the list of what is needed:

8 Flutes

1 full conservatory system wooden oboe

2 long bore short reach Fox Bassoons (that I had just refurbished)

19 Bb clarinets

7 Eb Alto saxophones

3 Bb Tenor saxophones

1 Eb Alto Clarinet

1 Bb Bass Clarinet

35 Bb trumpets and cornets

17 Tenor trombones

4 Euphoniums

3 BBb Tubas

1 four valve (rotary) BBb Tuba Mobile Percussion cabinet

1 Peterson 12 window strobe tuner Peterson 505000

1 Roland PF4 digital piano

1 Baby Grand piano (white)

1 Baby Grand piano (mahogany)

2 Upright pianos

1 Model 10-A metronome

1 Set of HANDBELLS

5 octave set with tables and cushions

Several string instruments were also lost:

1 viola

2 3/4 size cellos

9 violins ranging from full size to 1/2 size

Sound equipment for the Band Hall and the Choir Hall

More details regarding this campaign to come soon. In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks! Karla Martinez Project Manager Recording Academy Phone: 512.328.7997

karla.martinez@grammy.com

 

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