The Rising Star Music Fund was founded to provide grants and funding for music programs across America so that children will have the opportunity to experience the power and joy of music. We want to make the gift of music available to everyone at all economic levels including childern with special needs.
Callista Gingrich debuts music education video
By Amy Gardner
MASON CITY, Iowa — Callista Gingrich, the wife of presidential contender Newt Gingrich, is debuting a video this week in which she pushes an issue near and dear to her heart: musical education. more »
By: Jenny Jelen
Music education starts long before learning how to read notes or discovering how to make certain sounds. Clapping out rhythms, dancing and simply taking time to listen to music can help young minds develop an appreciation for music, as well as an aptitude for it. more »
An annual scholarship fund has been established in memory of renowned record executive Bob Mercer who passed away in May of last year. The Rising Star Music Fund created the scholarship fund, and the first annual contribution was presented to W.O. Smith Music School Executive Director Jonah Rabinowitz by Mercer’s widow, Margie Mercer.
