The Edge announced today that Music Rising has donated $$250,000 to a newly created national relief fund to assist school music programs impacted by Hurricane Sandy in the tri-state area (New Jersey, New York and Connecticut). Music Rising's expanded mission is designed to help any music program in the U.S. affected by a natural disaster. The announcement also states that "Music Rising is actively seeking support and endowments to continue its ongoing work of rebuilding music education programs as such needs arise." To make a donation or to seek assistance for an eligible music program, visit Music Rising's site.

The Edge announced today that Music Rising has donated $$250,000 to a newly created national relief fund to assist school music programs impacted by Hurricane Sandy in the tri-state area (New Jersey, New York and Connecticut). Music Rising's expanded mission is designed to help any music program in the U.S. affected by a natural disaster. The announcement also states that "Music Rising is actively seeking support and endowments to continue its ongoing work of rebuilding music education programs as such needs arise." To make a donation or to seek assistance for an eligible music program, visit Music Rising's site.