Many Americans pay tribute to one of the United States’ finest musicians on Stephen Foster Day, on this day each year. The day remembers the achievements of Stephen Foster, who is known as the “father of American music”. He was a songwriter who lived in the 19th century. His songs, such as Oh! Susanna and My Old Kentucky Home, are still popular in modern times.
Events for the day may be organized at places that pay tribute to Stephen Foster, such as the Stephen Foster Culture Center State Park in Florida. Some schools provide music and history lessons that focus on Stephen Foster’s life and works around this date. Many music appreciation societies and organizations dedicated to the songwriter, such as the Stephen Foster Citizen Support Organization, also pay tribute to Stephen Foster.
Today’s donation is given to Silverlake Conservatory of Music, in Los Angeles, California. The mission of the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, a non-profit organization, is to facilitate basic music education. Their primary focus is on the youth of the community but all are welcome and encouraged to participate. The Conservatory offers private music lessons at a reasonable cost and grants scholarships to children in need, providing free lessons and instruments. The study of music enriches the life of the student as well as the community and society.
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