Award-winning artists Josh Groban, Andra Day and Rhiannon Giddens have been selected as the 2024 honorees for the upcoming Music Will. The nonprofit music education program for US public schools, formerly known as Little Kids Rock, will present its 16th annual event on April 24 at The Novo in Los Angeles.
In a statement announcing the benefit, Music Will CEO Mike Wasserman said, “Music Will brings innovative and exciting programming, resources and instruments to a community of thousands of music teachers and more than 600,000 students across the country each year . We look forward to celebrating on April 24th with such generous and talented artists as Josh Groban, Andra Day and Rhiannon Giddens, as well as student bands from local Music Will partner schools. For one night, the community of educators, corporate sponsors, industry partners and everyone who believes in the power of music will come together for an amazing celebration of music. All proceeds will support Music Will's programs for students and teachers across the country. Together, we change lives through music.”
Five-time Grammy Award-nominated and Emmy- and Tony-nominated actor Groban says Advertising sign, “I deeply admire Music Will's commitment to bringing about meaningful, systemic change in music education by meeting children where they are and prioritizing equity and tangible access in schools. To have had the privilege of working with Music Will and witnessing their dedication to enriching the lives of students first hand only strengthens my admiration for their impressive work.”
“Music Will's commitment to changing the landscape of music education and expanding access to underserved communities is truly inspiring,” adds fellow singer-songwriter Day in comments shared with Advertising sign. “I believe in the transformative power of music and am excited to partner with Music Will to bring that power to even more students.”
The Grammy Day winner is also an Oscar-nominated actress. Giddens, a MacArthur “Genius” grant nominee, has won two Grammys and a Pulitzer Prize for her work as a singer, instrumentalist and composer. She, Day and Groban join a circle of past Music Will honorees that includes Babyface, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, Joan Jett, Steven Van Zandt, Usher and Wiz Khalifa. Music Will was founded by Dave Wish in 2002.
Michael Bearden (Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston) will serve as musical director for the upcoming Music Will benefit, presented by the Hot Topic Foundation and produced by MBM Entertainment. Additional ticket information is available at Music Will website.
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