HOWARD, WI (WTAQ) – Bay Port High School just got word of a substantial gift to their music program this week.
World renowned singer-songwriter Barry Manilow announced that he would be donating a new Yamaha piano to the school.
The Manilow Music Project has conducted music instrument drives all over the country to assist local schools with their music programs.
Orchestra Director Audrey Nowak says it was a big surprise.
“It’s so nice when someone like him, of his caliber calls attention to what we’re doing by making a donation like this. It’s just a wonderful thing and we’re really grateful.”
Manilow will be visiting the Resch Center April 21st for a performance during his One Last Time! Tour.
Nowak and others will be celebrating the donation by seeing him in concert.
“Yes, we are going to go and have an evening and celebrate together and listen to some great music.”
Manilow is inviting fans to donate new or gently used musical instruments the week prior to his show, April 14-21 at the Resch Center box office, in exchange for a pair of tickets.
Ticket prices are from $19.95-$169.75 and can be purchased at www.reschcenter.com.
