TORONTO, May 1, 2007 – On May 1, 2007 public, elementary, secondary and separate schools across Canada will be eligible to apply for 2007/2008 Band Aid Grants of $10,000 each towards the purchase of new musical instruments. All applications must be received by August 1, 2007 to be considered.

Tickets are $12 each, and proceeds from the event go, as always, to The Coalition for Music Education in Canada

Members of Congress in the U.S. passed Resolution 121 unanimously, displaying contined support from Congress for music education as part of a complete education for all children.