Saratoga schools need assistance to purchase musical instruments
A decorative violin will be in the silent auction-
One of the spectacular items donated by Hillyard-a lighted guitar
Hillyard's repurposing talent is nothing less than stellar-a spectacular work of art for display in your home
School music programs are struggling everywhere, and Saratoga's schools are no
different. Shirley Hillyard, President of the Platte Valley Arts Council (PVAC) reached out
to Ivy Palmer, the band instructor for Saratoga elementary and middle school, asking if
they needed anything. Hillyard said, "I soon realized that the need was far greater than I
had anticipated." She was told that the funds needed were approximately $7000.00.
Hillyard said PVAC has funds available and they are working on other possibilities such
as grants in order to raise the funds need to help Carbon County schools music
programs. Hillyard has some instruments that she has repurposed into art pieces, but
she is going to donate them to the music program to be auctioned off at the Spring
Concert on May 2. Additional instruments have also been donated for the auction by
other residents. These items will be offered in a silent auction until after the concert on
May 2. The items can be seen and bid on at the Platte Valley Community Center.
Call or text Shirley Hillyard for more information at 307-321-7833.
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