UCDSB investing additional $500,000 into music programs

It’s funding that is music to the ears of students in our region.

The Upper Canada District School Board is investing an additional $500,000 into music education across the district so that more students can have access to quality music education and enriched musical experiences.

It’s in addition to the funding that is already allocated in school budgets to school music programs and initiatives.

The money will be used to purchase or repair instruments, to purchase audio equipment, or to purchase other music-related resources to support music classes, choirs, musicals, plays, and other music-related clubs at the school.  

Officials say school staff will have the opportunity to allocate these funds directly, to best meet the needs of their schools, and maximize the impact on students.