Neil Young Concert Helps Benefit Canada School Music Program

Neil Young
Performs in Hometown Omemee, Ontario, Canada

Neil Young's hometown concert last month has benefited the local Omemee school music program to expand by raising over $15,000.

The Scott Young Public School is currently pricing a variety of non-traditional instruments courtesy of the Dec. 1 concert. From Neil Young concert helps Omemee school expand music program | MyKawartha by Catherine Whitnall:

Scott Young Public School has received a significant boost to its music program budget, but it’s come from an unusual source.

Last fall, principal Carrie Pilgrim was contacted by members of Neil Young’s management regarding the Canadian music icon’s Somewhere in Canada concert. The school is named after Young's father.

“We talked about the concert and how Neil wanted the proceeds of ticket and t-shirt sales to go to our music program,” said Pilgrim of the concert held Dec. 1 at Coronation Hall that ‘raised’ $15,221.

“Band instruments aren’t for everybody. Some students don’t have the size or strength, and most instruments tend to be right-handed.” - Scott Young Public School music teacher Michelle Buckingham

As an added bonus to the musical windfall, students had the opportunity to meet Young’s partner, actress Daryl Hanna, when she stopped by the school prior to the concert.

“She was so gracious. She posed for photos with the students and really enjoyed it when they played Jingle Bells for her,” said Pilgrim.

Scott Young Public School students

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