EDWARDSVILLE – AXS TV and Madison Communications Company announced today that the EGHM Foundation in Edwardsville has been selected to receive a $1,000 grant as part of “AXS TV’s Band Together For Music Education” — an initiative connecting AXS TV with affiliates, local communities, and schools in support of vital music education programs and the benefits they provide students.
The award was presented by Madison Communications to the EGHM Foundation through the Edwardsville School District on Jan. 24, 2025.
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Public school music programs often experience a severe lack of funding and are the first casualties when budget cuts are made—a problem that has only increased in recent years. “AXS TV’s Band Together For Music Education” initiative seeks to rectify this, awarding grants to school-age music education programs across the country. These recipients 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, and address any other needs that the music program may have.
With this grant from AXS TV’s Band Together initiative, The EGHM Foundation plans to refurbish and upgrade their instruments, benefitting both current and future young musicians for many years to come.
“Music education is a powerful tool for childhood development, fostering creativity, nurturing discipline, teamwork, and self-expression—laying the foundation for lifelong learning and personal growth,” said Greg Drebin, Head of Content and Marketing for AXS TV. “AXS TV is dedicated to celebrating the power of music and is proud to partner with the EGHM Foundation, as we present them with this grant to benefit these talented young musicians for many years to come.”