Exclusive: Barry Manilow to bring music project to Palm Springs High
Famed musician and valley resident Barry Manilow spoke exclusively with KESQ and CBS Local 2 this morning about his upcoming holiday performance at Agua Caliente Casino. He also shared his Manliow Music Project would be coming to Palm Springs High School.
The Manilow Music Project is part of The Manilow Fund for Health and Hope and first began at Palm Springs High School more than a decade ago. The primary focus of the organization is bringing musical instruments to high schools and middle schools and scholarships to music students around the world.
The legendary singer and songwriter plans to donate a Yamaha piano to Palm Springs High School kick off the instrument drive locally. Manilow hopes the donation will motivate others to donate new or gently used musical instruments ahead of his “Barry Manilow: A Very Barry Christmas!” performance at Agua Caliente Casino. Those who do so will receive two free tickets (valid for pre-selected seat locations on a first come, first serve basis) for the December 15th and 16th show.
Donations will be accepted at Agua Caliente Casino from 7-8 p.m. on Saturday, December 15 and 6-7 p.m. on Sunday, December 16.
Manilow shared in his interview that he recognizes how important music is for students.
“Music will change a young person’s life. That’s what I believe,” said Manilow, “If we can get kids to learn how to play an instrument, it will make them better people.”
In response to the donation, Dr. Jason Powell from the Palm Springs High School Strings Programs shared his appreciation in a statement:
Because we live in such a diverse demographic area, many of our students cannot afford to purchase their own instruments. With over 80% or our students coming from low socioeconomic backgrounds and receiving free or reduced lunches, we need your help.
The PSHS Strings program would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Manilow. Your kindness and generosity serve as a huge inspiration to us all as human beings and your incredible musical talents serve as an encouragement to our craft and love for the performing arts.
Tickets are available online , at the box office, or by phone at 1-800-514-3849.
If you miss Barry Manilow’s performance at Agua Caliente Casino, he has an ongoing Las Vegas residency at the Westgate Resort.
