SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY
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Frankfort Independent Schools
COMMUNITY CRISIS
The Wesley Academy of Music (WAM) is a non-profit organization that exists to provide free musical training to financially disadvantaged children in Frankfort, Kentucky. The majority of students in both public school systems in Frankfort qualify for free/reduced lunch.* Unfortunately, a child’s socioeconomic status is often the deciding factor in the opportunities available to him/her. These striking percentages represent more than just numbers – they represent a need for this ministry in our community.
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Franklin County Schools
COMMUNITY CRISIS
The Wesley Academy of Music (WAM) is a non-profit organization that exists to provide free musical training to financially disadvantaged children in Frankfort, Kentucky. The majority of students in both public school systems in Frankfort qualify for free/reduced lunch.* Unfortunately, a child’s socioeconomic status is often the deciding factor in the opportunities available to him/her. These striking percentages represent more than just numbers – they represent a need for this ministry in our community.
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Frankfort Independent Schools
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Franklin County Schools
The benefits of a quality music education for a child reach beyond the stage
Children who studied music showed different brain development and improved memory over the course of a year, compared to children who did not study music.†
Improved Memory
Increased Test Scores
Children who played an instrument scored higher on reading and spelling tests compared to their peers who did not play an instrument.‡
Improved Memory
Increased Test Scores
Children who played an instrument scored higher on reading and spelling tests compared to their peers who did not play an instrument.‡
parents see a noticeable difference as well
These represent the percentages of parents, with children involved in music classes, who credit music education for making their children:#
- Happier 67%
- More Focused 64%
- More Self-Disciplined 64%
- Stronger Academically 58%
- More Helpful 54%
As you can see, these donations do more than allow WAM to continue operating; they allow us to continue changing the lives of kids and making a lasting impact on our community!
Thanks to the support of our generous donors, WAM was able to begin operating in 2017. Here’s a look at our first year, by the numbers:
Instruments Offered
Students Taught
Lessons Provided
As our second year approaches, the Academy is preparing to offer lessons to more students in more areas for the fall and spring. This is where we need your help. The below amounts in no way represent requirements for donations. They are simply suggestions and provided as a reference to give an idea on the impact your donation helps us make.
1 Lesson
$15
