Keeping Music Alive: The Summit FM Partners with Barberton City Schools

L to R: Mrs. Celeste Wagner, Director of Bands, Barberton High School - Tommy Bruno, General Manager, The Summit FM - Mr. Henry Muren, Principal, Barberton High School

The Summit FM’s Marilyn Stroud Music Alive Program is proud to announce a new partnership with Barberton City Schools. This unique “up-cycling” initiative will provide Barberton students increased access to refurbished musical instruments and music education opportunities.

"We are thrilled to welcome Barberton City Schools as the newest member of our public radio station’s popular Music Alive program," said Tommy Bruno, General Manager at The Summit FM. "Through this collaboration, we aim to inspire a lifelong love of music and ignite creativity among Barberton's students."

Launched in 2008 by The Summit FM (91.3 FM Akron-Canton), the Marilyn Stroud Music Alive Program has donated hundreds of refurbished instruments to regional public schools. As a nonprofit public radio station, The Summit FM believes every child deserves to explore their musical talents and experience the joy of creating music.

"Music education plays a vital role in a well-rounded curriculum," said Jeffrey Ramntyz, Superintendent of Barberton City Schools. "We are grateful for the Summit FM's generosity and commitment to empowering our students through the gift of music."

Barberton City Schools joins other partners such as Akron, Canton, Struthers-Youngstown, and Athens to benefit from the Music Alive program. The Summit FM will work closely with Barberton's staff to coordinate instrument deliveries.  

For more information about the Music Alive program, please visit www.summitfm.org/musicalive or contact Tommy Bruno at tommy@thesummit.fm