At Edison Elementary School in Tampa, FL, the students’ love for music class is so vibrant that their joy can hardly be captured in a single photo:

However, despite their enthusiasm, the instruments they rely on are showing their age, making it difficult for students to fully explore their musical potential. The program is in need of xylophones, metallophones, and Boomwhackers to replace instruments that are aged and damaged beyond repair and ensure every child has the chance to learn on a quality instrument.

"As the music teacher at Edison for the last 9 years, I have witnessed firsthand the impact the music program has on my students. Music helps bring out the best in them and gives them a reason to come to school. Many of my students even choose to stay after school to be a part of choir and ensembles, and many continue to study music all the way through high school. At school, my students are able to use instruments they never would have access to otherwise. Your donation will allow students access to more instruments and help expand our after-school music program. It will allow us to perform higher-quality performances for our community. School is where young musicians are first inspired. Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of musicians here at Edison." - Mr. Scime, Music Teacher

With generous and transformative support from Eddie Van Halen over the years and now continuing through his son Wolfgang, The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation is pleased to announce that the Van Halen Family has committed to kickstarting the Adopt A School campaign with a generous $1,000 donation towards each of the first 100 participating schools.

Schools participating in the Adopt A School campaign are qualified through MHOF’s vetting and eligibility process, giving donors confidence that their investment is protected and sustainable, impacting students for a minimum of 10 years (the lifespan of an instrument in a school setting.) Donations made to this school’s fundraising campaign go directly to The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (MHOF). MHOF then purchases the specific instruments the school is in need of at a substantially discounted price and the instruments deliver directly to the school.

Donate today and help these students foster their love of music, every dollar counts!

To spread the word on social media or link to this page in your own fundraising efforts, use the links below! And to learn more about The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation's Adopt A School campaign, visit mhopus.org/adopt-a-school or contact MHOF at info@mhopus.org or 818-762-4328.

[5% of donations are retained for JustGiving’s required service fee, MHOF retains an additional 10% to cover administrative costs associated with school vetting and granting of instruments.]