(S28) PT 5 - Helping Out

[Gragg9]

This type of prompt is one of the most difficult for me personally. There are so many charitable organizations that it can be difficult to pick one or even just a few to publicize. Picking one for Anton Bruckner to publicize is no easier. However, given his background (set out entirely in an ultimus week prompt two seasons ago), Bruckner spends his time and influence bringing attention to a local charity that provides the resources and teachers for underprivileged children to get a music education. This may seem like an odd choice when there are so many that go without even more basic needs like food and housing. I encourage everyone (in and out of universe) to check out many of the other charities mentioned in this thread as well as the one we’re currently fundraising for and also give your help to those. However, organizations like my hometown Base Academy of Music (https://www.bamkc.org/) do amazing work in their community. Access to one on one music education can be transformative for the kid and their families. More than just learning how to play an instrument, they are learning how to learn and develop skills. That is something that’s often missing from the regular school curriculum, especially in underprivileged areas where kids are less likely to be able to afford band programs, sports, or any other extracurricular activities.

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