Merchant Street MusicFest, in collaboration with King Music and the Dave King Memorial Music Fund, is pleased to announce the inaugural MSMF Music Education Scholarship to be awarded at this year’s fest on Saturday, July 27. The scholarship award is for eight free weeks of music lessons, after which the recipient will have the option to keep the instrument.
Awards will be given in two categories, one for students entering grades fifth-eighth in the 2024/25 school year and the other for grades ninth-12th. Applications may be found on the MSMF website at www.merchantstreetmusicfest.com and will be accepted through May 31.
Ben King, of King Music, stated, “Music education is not just about learning notes and rhythms; it’s about fostering creativity, discipline, and resilience in our children. Through our partnership with the MSMF scholarship program, we’re empowering young minds in Kankakee County to discover the power of music.”
MSMF organizers are excited about this opportunity to give back to the community in the form of supporting the music education of our young people.