Band students in the Highland Local School District are receiving extra and specialized instruction thanks to grants from the Highland Foundation and some help from Robert C.

Jagger, a trustee of the Hillier Family Foundation, donates money to the Highland Foundation for musical enrichment programs. This school year he received four from the Robert Jagger Musical Enrichment Grants the switchover instrumental enrichment grant, band accompanist grant, brass ensemble enrichment and one for private lessons.

Students who want instruction outside of school can receive financial help from the Highland Foundation as well. They can approach Marquette and explain their financial situation and, if accepted, the foundation helps them pay for two private lessons a month, the kids pay half and the foundation pays half. A grant from the foundation pays for an instructor to come in and work specifically with trombone players in the school.

Once the students are ready they have the opportunity to compete around the region and another grant will pay for a professional accompanist to work with them at these performances.

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