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The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF) supports music education and its many benefits through the donation of new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved school and community music programs and individual students nationwide.

To date, MHOF has donated $4 million worth of new and refurbished instruments to 739 music programs and individuals across the country, effectively helping over 100,000 students and hundreds of dedicated teachers.  In addition, MHOF has served 89 schools in six states affected by Hurricane Katrina, donating approximately $1.5 million worth of new and refurbished instruments.

What's Happening

Students Welcome Band Aid

MHOF and Smith Barney surprise Compton students with more than $50,000 worth of instruments to support music education.

Click here to see the presentation on YouTube

Opus Notes

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Katrina Fund

Fund for Schools Affected by Hurricane Katrina available.

The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Award

Fifth annual Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Awards will be presented on April 13th at New York's Carnegie Hall.

MHOF on ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition

Watch as students at the Merit School in Chicago are surprised with donation of 55 violins.

100 Best Communities for Music Education

See the results of the nationwide survey.