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AXS TV, Spectrum Launch Program to Support Music Education
December 6, 2022
AXS TV has joined forces with Spectrum to launch “AXS TV’s Band Together for Music Education” — a new initiative connecting AXS TV with affiliates, local communities, and schools to support music education programs.
“AXS TV’s Band Together” is set to launch this month in five markets across California, Florida, New York, Ohio and Texas.
“AXS TV’s Band Together” awards five $10,000 grants to school-age music education programs across the country. These are established programs that exemplify top leadership, instruction, and participation, yet also demonstrate a strong need for further funding and support. Selected teachers can then use the grant to purchase music, fix instruments or buy new ones, repair or replace performance equipment and uniforms, etc.
The inaugural winners were picked from programs in five key Spectrum markets, including Heart of LA — HOLA in Los Angeles; Eastmoor Academy in Columbus, Ohio; Dr. Billy E. Dade Middle School in Dallas; Prine Elementary in Bradenton, Fla.; and Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School (REACS) in Jamaica, N.Y. AXS TV will present each grant at designated events during December and January.
“Enrolling children in music education at an early age has proven to positively impact several facets of their development that continue with them throughout their lives — from building confidence and creativity, to improving reading, math, and communication skills; boosting classroom attendance; and so much more,” according to an AXS TV press release. “Despite this, public school music programs often experience a severe lack of funding and are the first casualties when budget cuts are made. It is a problem that has only increased in recent years.”
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“We’re grateful for the AXS TV ‘Band Together’ partnership, which will help even more children pursue their musical dreams,” said Catherine Bohigian, EVP of government affairs for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand of internet, TV, mobile and voice services. “Through music education, young people can learn valuable social, academic and creative skills, enriching their lives and preparing them for the future, which complements our commitment to support initiatives that strengthen the communities where we live and work.”
“Instilling a deep passion for music in the younger generations is a major part of AXS TV’s mission, and ‘Band Together’ is a perfect representation of that,” said Anthony Cicione, president of entertainment for AXS TV’s parent company, Anthem Sports & Entertainment. “We are excited to join with Spectrum on this important initiative, giving these talented students vital tools to reach even greater heights as they progress in their musical journeys. Who knows? The students of today could very well become the stars of tomorrow — and we just might be featuring them on our network in the coming years!”
AXS TV is a multi-platform music, entertainment and lifestyle digital platform and television company owned and operated by Anthem Sports & Entertainment.
Charter Communications is a broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand.