Gilbert Paterson Middle School rock band program revived thanks to grant
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Gilbert Paterson Middle School was at risk of completely losing its rock band program because of insufficient funds. However, MusiCounts gave away one million dollars in funding to 74 schools in Canada through their MusiCounts Band-Aid Program and the MusiCounts Slaight Family Foundation Innovation Fund.
The Gilbert Paterson Middle School was a recipient of the MusiCounts Slaight Family Foundation Innovation Fund, enabling their rock band program to stay alive.
The provided funding helps with things such as instruments, equipment, and gear for music programs.
Tanner Bexson, director of the Gilbert Paterson Middle School rock band program, shares what it means to him to have this program be able to continue running,