$100K Yamaha Band Giveaway
In 2017 Yamaha Music Australia chose one school that needed a helping hand in getting a band program off the ground.
The value of music programs in schools is well documented, and music is now accepted as a fundamental part of Australian education. Yamaha Music Australia is committed to increasing the quality of and participation in music education.
This school-changing giveaway included:
- $90,000 worth of Yamaha instruments — that’s 42 brand new Yamaha student band instruments.
- 3 days training from Dr Rob McWilliams — Australia’s leading band expert.
- A launch concert at the school with Guy Sebastian.
- PLUS: Consolation prizes worth $10,000 in value shared between another four schools.
Major Giveaway Recipient
- Apollo Bay P-12 College.
Consolation Prize Recipients
- Wangaratta High School.
- Bellbird Park State Secondary College.
- William Bayldon Public School.
- St Brigid’s Catholic School Evanston.