Jenna Day of Day Violins recently teamed up with Potomac’s Instruments in the Attic program to bring the joy of music to one very enthusiastic youngster, whose family was going through some hardship.
“I was at an instrument petting zoo event recently when a young boy named Nicholas and his mother came by,” said Jenna. “We started talking and I showed him several musical instruments. Throughout the two hour event, Nicholas kept coming back around again and again to the violins. He would patiently wait until I was done with another child and then eagerly smile at me and ask to try the violin again.”
By the end of the event, it was clear to both Jenna and Nicholas’ mother that he was very interested in the violin. When Jenna epxressed that he should start lessons, his mother explained that because Nicholas’ younger brother had just been in the hospital and hefty medical bills were looming, buying an instrument was not an option at this time. Jenna immediately thought about the Instruments in the Attic program, with its mission to provide recycled used musical instruments to deserving young musicians. When Jenna mentioned the program to them, Nicholas said, “You mean, I could have a violin to play all summer?”
In fact, Potomac Arts Academy Director Libby Curtis arranged to loan a violin to Nicholas for the entire year!
“Nicholas is thrilled! He spent the rest of the afternoon looking up music for the violin on YouTube and actually found some easy songs to follow allow with,” his mother said. “He was very intent on learning ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ and is actually pretty close! He is one excited kid!! Thank you so much for all you are doing to get him an instrument, it is truly appreciated!”
“Instruments in the Attic is such an amazing program,” said Jenna Day. “It provides instruments to children from all walks of life, who otherwise would be unable to experience the joy of music! Thank you, Instruments in the Attic and the Potomac Arts Academy for making another child smile!”
The Academy would like to thank Jenna Day for assisting us with helping to make Nicholas’ musical dreams come true, despite life’s challenges. We also give a heartfelt thanks to our generous community members who have donated their used musical instruments and funds for instrument repair. We hope you enjoy seeing your donations in action!
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