Barry Manilow donates piano to kick off music instrument drive for Baltimore’s Public Schools
Press Release
Public Can Trade a New or Gently Used Musical Instrument For Free Tickets to Manilow’s April 20th Concert in Baltimore
[Baltimore, MD—Feb. 26, 2013] – Direct from Broadway, following a critically acclaimed sold out run on New York’s Great White Way, Barry Manilow, the undisputed #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, brings his MANILOW ON BROADWAY concert to cities around the nation.
“THE MAGIC IS BACK!” The New York Times
“THE JOINT IS JUMPING!” The New York Post
“UNDENIABLY EXCITING AND FUN!” The New Yorker
“YOU CAN’T HELP BUT DANCE IN THE AISLES!” Entertainment Weekly
Don’t miss this unprecedented concert in Baltimore at the 1st Mariner Arena on April 20th as Manilow performs songs from his massive catalog of hits. From “Mandy” to “I Write the Songs” to “Copacabana (At The Copa)” and so many more. Manilow’s Broadway show has become as legendary as the man himself.
The pop icon is also donating a Yamaha piano to launch a local instrument drive for Baltimore City Public Schools. Anyone who donates a new or gently used musical instrument to the 1st Mariner Arena Box Office will receive 2 free tickets (valid for pre-selected seat locations) for Manilow’s April 20th concert in Baltimore, MD.
“I’m thrilled to be able to help bring the gift of music to these kids,” states Manilow.
The 1st Mariner Arena Box Office will be the base for the instrument drive in Baltimore, from now through April 20th. The instrument drop off location is open between 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Saturday and Holiday hours will vary. 1st Mariner Arena can be reached by calling 410.347.2020.
“We are very grateful to Mr. Manilow and his fans for their generosity in donating instruments to our schools’ music programs,” said Baltimore City Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Sonja Brookins Santelises. “The arts are an essential part of children’s education, and the opportunity to make music provides a joyful learning experience for kids. But too often, tight budgets mean that schools cannot afford to buy new instruments or replace instruments that are worn out from years of use. The instruments donated through the Manilow Music Project will go a long way in bringing a love of music to City Schools’ students.”
The Manilow Music Project (MMP) is part of The Manilow Fund for Health and Hope. It was formed as a grass roots organization to assist local charities and programs. Its primary focus is to provide musical instruments to high schools and middle schools and to provide music scholarships at universities throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. More information on the Manilow Music Project can be found athttp://www.
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Tickets are available online at Manilow.com or Ticketmaster.com, in person at the 1st Mariner Arena Box Office, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
With worldwide record sales exceeding 80 million, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time with a staggering 50 top 40 hits. Manilow has produced, arranged, and released over 40 albums over the course of his career.