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 over 800 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
- Monetary donation: Click Here
Our Partners
Taylor Band & Orchestra
Milvet Guitar Repair
Akron Community Foundation
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.
Benefitting Students at
Akron Public Schools
Athens City Schools
Austintown Middle School
Barberton City Schools
Bridges Learning Center – Akron Public Schools Buchtel
Canton City School District
Community Learning Center – APS
Canton Local School District
East Community Learning Center – APS
EN-RICH-MENT – Stark County
Firestone Community Learning Center – APS
Hyre Community Learning Center – APS
Jackson Local School District
Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts – APS
Oberlin City Schools
Portage Collaborative Montessori School
Revere Local Schools
Springfield Local School District – Akron/Summit County
Struthers City Schools
Tallmadge City Schools Wooster City School District
