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Here we go… class percussionist. We put him in a lesson plan
Percussion instructor David Hawkes, this was our
“Ground Zero,” our starting point
Even though we, the founders, have been produc-
ing concerts for 28 years to enhance the quality
of life in our area, the Red Tie Kids scholarship pro- Let the funding begin
gram was instituted in 2017
Our goal is to raise adequate funding through our
We are bringing our expertise in music presentation concert profits, sponsors, donors and advertisers to
to assist in funding underserved kids who show provide individual scholarships and grants to make
a significant difference in the children’s artistic lives
talent, determination, and promise in the arts. We
began with the Sylvan School District in Modes- as well as to enhance the arts and culture of our
community. After production costs, all of the profits
to where we had enlisted the assistance of several
go directly toward the children's’ programs. We
of the music teachers and the District Superinten-
dent to assist with development of criteria to iden- are an all-volunteer non profit organization.
tify students who may otherwise never have a
So, this is where you come in:
chance to truly develop into accomplished
artists. This in initial process became our guideline
Whether you are a patron, or you become a
for identifying children who are eligible for grant
“Presenter,” a “Sponsor,” or someone who makes
funding. Most student referrals come directly from
their arts instructors. Other students come to the a donation, know full-well that your kindness is
appreciated both by RTA and our students alike. it
program through other non-profit organizations
will appreciated more than you will ever know.
and private contacts.
I once used the phrase regarding donations
The process for scholarship consideration
“Give until it hurts” and a friend corrected the
includes: phrase to “Give until it feels good.” So much
Talent promise better.
Instrument devotion
Family financial situation Who we are
Desire to excel
Our organization can provide support Red Tie Arts presents national and international
acts in small intimate settings as well as a larger
including the following:
summer concert series. The recipients of our kids

scholarships will have free access to these offering
Private one-on-one music/arts lessons as
as may be beneficial to their education. On occa-
the determined at the interview process. sion, we might be able to arrange for a child to “sit
Instruments, (outright purchase or rental)
in” with the band.
In some instances, travel expenses for
performances. Founders Jerry Cooper and John Griswold have
Other considerations that may be required.
been working together and presenting music from
the early days of the reincarnation of the historic
Although, at the moment we are concentrating on State Theatre. (1994) Founded as a performance
music, our plans are to expand into other art forms
venue in Modesto; Jerry as the volunteer coordina-
such as dance, theater, visual art, and possibly even tor, and John as the director. Their shared love of
literary arts as our coffers and funding grows.
music, and their desire to help enhance the quality
of life while expanding the music and art scene in
Let the education begin.
Modesto for the past 28 years has led to the for-
mation of Red Tie Arts with the purpose and goal
RTA's program began in the Fall 2017. The board of...
and officers of RTA had identified first, a child who
“Exploring, Celebrating, and Supporting the Arts.”
showed great promise and desire to be a world
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