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PAUL STANLEY Takes Part In Donation Of Instruments To Support Music Education

May 30, 2005

On March 22, 2005, KISS frontman Paul Stanley presented several Hazelton brand band and orchestra instruments to the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.

As an endorsee of one of SMC's (Samick Music Corp.) instrument brand, Silvertone, Stanley wanted to take part in the donation of another SMC's brands instrument, Hazelton, for placement in schools that are in need of assistance with continuing music programs. Stanley was instrumental in bringing SMC together with the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.

Stanley said, "School music programs, exemplified by the work of Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, give young people at risk a road that can lead them away from the problems and temptations that surround and beckon daily, giving them a chance to avoid the roads that at best, lead nowhere. Knowing firsthand what music can make possible, I fully support these efforts."

The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation's purpose, as stated on their web site, is to "support music education and its many benefits through the donation of new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved school and community music programs and individual students nationwide."

Check out a photo of Stanley with the donated instruments at Paul Stanley's Paradise.

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