Check Out the EPIC Cruise Buy-in Party sold at Play It Forward 2025
It was an ideal Seattle day to cruise Puget Sound, sip Christophe Baron champagne, sample curated wines and artisanal snacks, and enjoy the sunshine with this EPIC Cool Kids Group.
Jamie Peha Joins Music Aid Northwest Board of Directors
September 2, 2025, Seattle, WA — Music Aid Northwest is proud to announce the appointment of Jamie Peha to its Board of Directors. With more than 35 years of executive experience in marketing and event development and creation—particularly within…
🎶 The letter We Received from Bob Rink Below is At The Heart of Why We Do...
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…
Play It Forward Gala Strikes a Powerful Chord for Music Education in...
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 –…
2025 PLAY IT FORWARD GALA – KIRO7 NEWS SHOWCASE
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And the winner is …
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…
Recent contributions to schools
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…
Play It Forward 12 raises $300,000 for Music Education
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…
Music Aid Northwest to Award Music Champion Kate Becker the 2024 Icon Award
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…
Play It Forward 11 raises $250,000 for music education
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…