Dear Music Aid Northwest and WMEA, I was one of the fortunate recipients of a MANW grant for the 2024-25 school year. Thank you! I teach beginning band at five elementary schools in the Puyallup School District. On an average…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Lee Keller
Call or text: 206.799.3805 lee@thekellergroup.com Play It Forward Gala Strikes a Powerful Chord for Music Education in Washington Over $250,000 raised to support underfunded school music programs statewide Seattle, WA – May 2, 2025 –…
Music Aid Northwest is thrilled to announce Quincy Jones as the winner of the 2025 Washington Music Icon Award. Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was a multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranges from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and…
On June 6th, over $340K was awarded to 70 music classrooms in diversified communities and in communities of low to moderate income levels. For example, $6,000 was awarded to Quincy Middle School so that sheet music, music stands and instruments…
On Saturday, April 27, Play It Forward 12 presented by PNC Bank raised over $300,000 for Music Education in Washington State once again breaking the previous year’s totals. Over 170 guests enjoyed performances by two student groups and a great…
SEATTLE, WA – At the 12th Annual Play it Forward on April 27, Music Aid Northwest (MANW) will award Kate Becker the 2024 Washington Music Icon Award. As current Creative Economy Director for King County Executive Dow Constantine’s Office, Kate’s…
On Saturday, April 29, Play It Forward 11 presented by PNC Bank turned it up to 11 and raised almost $250,000 for Music Education in Washington State once again shattering previous year’s totals. With the largest crowd of any Play…
 Play It Forward Supports Music Education in Washington State SEATTLE – Music Aid Northwest (MANW) welcomes back PNC Bank as the presenting sponsor for Play It Forward 11 on Saturday, April 29, 2023. It is the second straight year PNC…
We’re turning it up to 11 this year with Play It Forward 11 presented by PNC Bank on April 29 at the Triple Door. We’ve got a great lineup for you this year kicking off with a cocktail reception hosted…
