It all began when their music teacher introduced them to strings in middle school. They showed so much interest and potential that the teacher informed me about GIYO. I was initially hesitant due to the cost, as then I was a single mother of five children coming from Ghana, West Africa.
However, with all your precious donations, and support of the businesses in our community, GIYO sponsored my children for their private lessons and camps with me paying little to nothing for their instruction.
GIYO gave my children an outlet to express themselves musically. Additionally it helped them to be disciplined, and learn to multitask.
They played at GIYO events, weddings, parties, Christmas parties, and receptions. My oldest son went on to win second place double bass player in the state of Georgia.
Today, with your continuous generous donations, I can proudly say that my oldest three children are in college with two of them double majoring in music — Eunice on viola and Truman on string bass — and they are also part of Georgia State University Orchestra.
Please continue to donate to GIYO. Your continued support makes an impact in our community by contributing to the success of our youth, and our future leaders.
— Rosemary Burns, GIYO Parent
