We love our music-minded community!

Great news, music families:

WEYERHAEUSER GRANTED NORTH VALLEY MUSIC SCHOOL $3400
Funds received will support new music equipment for the nonprofit music school

North Valley Music School has received a $3400 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to provide essential equipment for the new music school and campus being built in the heart of Flathead County.

Currently in its 27th year, the nonprofit music school provides high-quality, affordable, and inclusive music programs for students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. NVMS believes that music changes lives, creates community, and provides a strong sense of place. As NVMS looks towards the future, it is apparent that a larger music school is needed to serve the community and donations are currently being sought to help achieve that goal.

In both rural and urban settings, the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund supports local programs and initiatives in areas that it serves. The grant is an investment in the arts and the residents of Columbia Falls and Flathead County.

Public demand for music opportunities is high with the school administering wait lists for many  instruments and teachers. A state-of-the-art music school is essential for the future of music in Montana and fundraising from community businesses and residents has made this dream come true. NVMS loves our music community!

“Music is a universal element in the human experience and building a new music school to provide more services is an absolute honor” said NVMS Executive Director Deidre Corson. “Weyerhaeuser understands that nonprofits cannot do such things alone. Their generosity will help our northwest Montana community for years to come. ”

The $3400 grant will be applied to new music chairs and stands. To learn more about the music school project and
contribute to the final phase of it’s fundraising needs, please visit www.nvms.me

About Weyerhaeuser Company: One of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, Weyerhaeuser began
operations in 1900 and owns or controls approximately 11 million acres of timberlands in the U.S. and manages
additional timberlands under long-term licenses in Canada.  Timberlands are managed via a sustainable basis in
compliance with internationally recognized forestry standards and Weyerhaeuser is one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America. Learn more at www.weyerhaeuser.com.

About North Valley Music School: Montana’s only nonprofit music school has served Northwest Montana for over 25
years. NVMS is dedicated to enriching communities through music education, appreciation, and performance for
students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. NVMS strives to be a leader in music education and excellence, and
seeks innovative ways to make music part of everyday lives. Learn more at northvalleymusicschool.org