The Marilyn Stroud Music Alive Program
The Marilyn Stroud Music Alive Program helps students in Akron, Athens, and Struthers public schools who want to play music but lack instruments. Since 2008, The Summit FM has provided nearly 700 instruments to young musicians, removing financial barriers to music education.
Your unused instrument—whether it's a clarinet, trumpet, or violin—can open doors for a child. We collect, restore, and donate instruments to underfunded school music programs, giving students a chance to thrive through music. Together, we can ensure every child has the chance to experience the transformative power of making music.
Donate today:
- Call: 330-761-3099
- Email: musicalive@thesummit.fm
- Visit our studios: Download the donation form and bring your instrument directly to The Summit FM
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Our Namesake
Who is Marilyn Stroud?
Marilyn Stroud, born in 1951 in Owensboro, Kentucky, was an educator and advocate who spent 34 years with Akron Public Schools, primarily as a Special Education teacher. After retiring in 2006, she served as the Music Alive Coordinator at The Summit until 2017.
Following her passing in 2018, the program was renamed in her honor to recognize her unwavering dedication, volunteerism, and advocacy for local students and youth.
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