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MNHS Receives Musical Donation from the Traveling Guitar Foundation
The auditorium of Manalapan High School was filled with the sounds of classic rock when the Traveling Guitar Foundation dropped by with a special delivery on June 8th.
Professional guitarist Damon Marks, founder of the Traveling Guitar Foundation, came by the school to deliver donated musical items to the high school’s music program.
According to its website, the Traveling Guitar Foundation believes that the rebuilding and fortification of schools’ music education programs is essential to students’ holistic development. The foundation works with sponsors to donate musical instruments and equipment to schools.
Pix11 News stopped by to cover the Traveling Guitar Foundation’s visit. Their coverage of the event can be viewed here.
Professional guitarist Damon Marks, founder of the Traveling Guitar Foundation, came by the school to deliver donated musical items to the high school’s music program.
According to its website, the Traveling Guitar Foundation believes that the rebuilding and fortification of schools’ music education programs is essential to students’ holistic development. The foundation works with sponsors to donate musical instruments and equipment to schools.
When Mr. Marks came by to drop off the five brand new Schecter guitars, amps, cables and drum set, he brought along fellow musicians to provide a small concert for students. Seniors at Manalapan were treated to the concert, which was held during Senior Week. Junior Dhilan Kotian was invited onstage with the band to test out one of the guitars.