Instrument Drive Encourages Community To Foster Musical Talents Amongst Atlanta Youth — Ryan Kilgore Music Foundation

ATLANTA – April 18, 2018 – PRLog — Students in DeKalb County will be getting new and gently used musical instruments thanks to the Kilgore Music Foundation (KMF). (http://www.kilgoremusicfoundation.com/) Founded by nationally acclaimed saxophonist and Atlanta native, Ryan Kilgore, the foundation brings awareness to the value of music and music literacy in the lives of children. The programconnects new and aspiring musicians with working professional musicians and artists worldwide.

“My mom was renting my instrument but she couldn’t keep up with the payments,” says Kilgore.  “My grandfather had to step in and buy it for me, so I could keep playing.”

Kilgore gives back to the community by ensuring students have an opportunity to explore their musical talents. Unfortunately, many students cannot afford their instruments. The Kilgore Music Foundation is hosting an instrument drive April 24 – May 24. Donations will be accepted at various DeKalb County public libraries. Other locations include:

·Ebrik Coffee – 309 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 (https://maps.google.com/?q=309+E+College+Ave,+Decatur,+GA…)

·Crush House Entertainment – 2335 Brannen Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 (https://maps.google.com/?q=2335+Brannen+Rd+SE,+Atlanta,+G…)

The month long donation drive kicks off on Tuesday, April 24 with a FREE concert for the community atTen ATL in East Atlanta Village. 9pm-12am. Free Entry with an instrument. There’s a $10 cover charge without an instrument, proceeds benefit the Kilgore Music Foundation.

The week includes a FREE concert at Chapel Hill Middle School on Thursday, April 26 and a Jamboree session that marks “Ryan Kilgore Day” on Saturday, April 28^th at Clark Atlanta University (http://www.cau.edu/) at Panther Stadium, gates open at 3pm, the show begins at 4pm. “My mission is to give back to the community in a festive way,” says Kilgore. “I want to create relationships with young people, break the chains of fear of playing musical instruments, and change communities within DeKalb county through music therapy.”

Kilgore, who plays both the sax and drums, attended Clark Atlanta University on a full scholarship. Astheir first freshman drum major, he was chosen to star in the 2002 blockbuster movie Drumline. He’s performed with acclaimed multi-Grammy Award winning Stevie Wonder, Media Mogul Tyler Perry,

For more details on the instrument drive and festivities visit www.kilgoremusicfoundation.com