"Where words fail, music speaks."

~ Hans Christian Andersen

Please direct questions and concerns to: info@modernrootsfoundation.org

Ever see a group of kids just enjoying the day, making sounds and harmonies you had no idea they could create? Does this melt your heart as much as it does mine? My name is Dee Fretwell and I'm the founder of the Modern Roots Foundation. Our goal: to give kids the chance to  learn, play, and love music and musical instruments for as long as they want.

What We Need & What You Get

Here's why we are raising our goal of $3,000 through Indiegogo:

• In February 2014, we are heading to Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival where we will solidify our partnership with the Wintergrass Youth Academy so that in 2015 we can bring a team of kids to their acclaimed 3-day Academy. There, the kids will work with Joe Craven and his crew of amazing talent for three days learning and playing, ending with an amazing afternoon of performances in front of hundreds!
  
• Our annual awareness and fundraiser event, West Coast Country Music Festival, kicks off next August 16th, 2014 at the Green Springs Inn in Ashland, Oregon! Check out our perks when you donate for some fun WCCMF '14 packages more connected with this exciting event!
  
• Even if we don't reach our goal, the funds will become immediately available for our scholarship applicants. Evaluated on a per need basis, lessons, instruments and more will be made available to some very excited kids.
  

The Impact

It's no secret, school music programs are being cut all over. We can no longer rely on the school system to give our children the musical exposure they once received. And let's be honest, there is no comparison to the real deal... an instrument they can call their own, a teacher who dedicates an entire lesson each week to just them, a chance to be with other kids who share the same dream of making music simply for the act of making music... together!

Join us in the Musical Movement to keep our kids connected!

Other Ways You Can Help

Unable to donate right now? That's okay!

• Spread the word! Let your friends and relatives know you care and they should too!
• Share this campaign with everyone you know!!! Even $10 can make a difference.
  
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