Let The Music Play 2024-2025 grant program application now open supporting music education programs in Milwaukee County

Let The Music Play 2024-2025 grant program application now open supporting music education programs in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and American Family Insurance are proud to announce that applications are now open for the 7^th annual Let The Music Play Grant Program.Nonprofit organizations and school programs that support music education are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit an application is October 31, 2024.

The Let The Music Play grant program is designed to support local music education and enrich the arts education in our community. The program provides critical funding for hundreds of students, enhancing their access to instruments, instruction, and performance opportunities.

Past grant recipients include Rufus King High School, Arts @Large, Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra, Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Woodlands Elementary School, Girls Rock MKE, and many more.

"This grant program showcases our commitment to fostering creativity through music, inspiring the next generation of artists, and keeping music and arts education accessible throughout our community," said Sarah Pancheri, president and CEO, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. "We are proud to support this program with American Family Insurance and help ensure that music education remains a part of the curriculum for these organizations."

"Our support of the Let the Music Play Program demonstrates our commitment to community initiatives that are an important part of our partnerships, including the one we share with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Summerfest," said Sherina Smith, American Family Insurance chief marketing officer. "As we inspire, protect and restore the dreams of our customers every day, we're proud to support the efforts of these young artists, the organizations that support them, and their dedication to following their dreams."

Let The Music Play is open to nonprofit organizations and schools that serve Milwaukee County through music-based programming for students. The grant program is intended to represent the variety of music-based activities taking place in the greater Milwaukee community and is open to programs ranging from band, orchestra, and jazz to musical theater and dance. MWF encourages the community to reach out to their local schools and non-profits to spread the word about this grant opportunity.

For more information visit Summerfest.com

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About American Family Insurance Group
American Family Insurance Group, a mutual holding company based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships. American Family Insurance Group is the nation's 12th-largest property/casualty insurance group, ranking No. 243 on the Fortune 500 list. The Group has a current 'A+' credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a "Standing the Test of Time" company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of 'A' or better for 75 years. The group sells American Family-brand products, primarily through exclusive agency owners in 19 states. The American Family Insurance Group also includes CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance, The General, Homesiteand Main Street America Insuranceand has approximately 12,000 employees nationwide.

About Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. is an independent, private 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1965 that produces Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance, a three-weekend music festival featuring over 600 artists across 12 stages. Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. also maintains and improves Henry Maier Festival Park, a permanent festival park, located on 75 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline in Milwaukee, WI. Henry Maier Festival Park hosts millions of visitors throughout its season through a variety of ethnic and cultural festivals, concerts, walks, runs, and other special events. The mission of the organization is to promote an understanding of different ethnic cultures and celebrate the unique histories and traditions of various nationalities, bolster civic pride and provide a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation for the public and offer employment opportunities for the youth of the community. For more details, visit MilwaukeeWorldFestival.com, Facebook.com/MilwaukeeWorldFestival, or Instagram: @MilwaukeeWorldFestival.

Summerfest contact:
Julie Dieckelman
414-270-6517
[email protected]