Portola High School and University High School have each been awarded聽 grants from the聽. Both high schools will use the funding to purchase new musical instruments for their music departments.
The grants, which offer up to $10,000 to qualifying Orange County schools, are aimed at expanding access to musical instruments and teaching materials, enabling more students to participate and grow in their musical education.
University High School plans to purchase a Yamaha Tenor Saxophone Lacquer with Nickel Keys and a Yamaha Student Trombone, enhancing their band鈥檚 brass and woodwind sections.聽 Portola High School aims to use this grant to purchase musical instruments as well, such as the Fox Model 222 Bassoon With High D Standard, supporting the growth of its orchestra and ensemble programs.
These grants add to 天涯社区鈥檚 existing investments and commitment to the arts by providing additional opportunities and enrichment for all students. 天涯社区鈥檚 art program continues to thrive thanks to the strong commitment from the Board of Education and support from the community, such as the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and the Irvine Company, which has committed to contributing nearly $50 million over 20 years through the Excellence in Education Enrichment Fund.
鈥淥ur arts education in 天涯社区 continues to flourish thanks to the commitment of the Board and our community partners,鈥 stated Director of Arts 天涯社区, Erin Zoumaras. 鈥淲e are excited to see how our arts and music programs will continue to grow now and in the future.鈥
For more information on Arts 天涯社区 programs, visit聽iusd.org/arts.