June 27, 2014

Publication title: Vancouver Courier, vol. -, Iss. -, pg. –
Place: Unknown
Writer: Fred Lee

Fred UnLEEshed: June 27, 2014

HIGH NOTE: The Sarah McLachlan School of Music is a free music program in Vancouver aimed at underserved youth who would not otherwise have access a music education. Founded by the singer/songwriter in 2002, the independent school at East 7th and Main currently offers classes in piano, guitar, percussion, voice, choir, songwriting, music lab and student bands to 369 students age 9-18. Sadly, the number of students wishing to participate is much greater. (It costs roughly $2,800 to support one-student per year.) On the heels of a North American tour, the music star presided over a special concert for the school’s major supporters. Among them was Jen Schaeffer, executive director of the CKNW Orphans’ Fund, who presented McLachlan and the school with a $25,000 cheque to help children realize their potential.