Kings Point Music Makers (KPMM) 2025 Education Fund Awards
In our inaugural year, KPMM donated $4979.53 to four local schools.
2025 Educational Fund Recipients
Wimauma Elementary School Wimauma, FL
Music Teacher William Harp was granted $1350.00 to fund an extracurricular class that will teach modern sound system set up and recording techniques for vocals, guitar, bass and keyboards. The group will use the funds to purchase two Yamaha 6 channel mixers and two Mackie Powered speakers.
Beth Shields Middle School Ruskin, FL
Orchestra Director Jacob Parker was granted $1184.66 to fund a Yamaha ¾ Cello, tuner, strings and bow. They currently share 10 cellos for 30 players and one more will allow additional students to participate.
Doby Elementary School Apollo Beach, FL
Music teacher Benjamin Vyborny was granted $1054.20 to purchase three – 12” Tubano Drums. These drums will allow more students to participate in a highly popular ensemble group. In addition, these drums are also used in regular music class instruction and will provide more students an opportunity to participate.
East Bay High School Gibsonton, FL
Director Fred Bowlus was granted $1390.67 in funding to purchase new drum heads for the East Bay HS Marching Band.