“I LOVE BAND CLASS!” exclaims an enthusiastic 5^th grader who has joined the Young Band Ensemble at Key Largo School.  When Darren Pais, principal at Key Largo School, approved a new 5^th grade band program a few months ago, the response was remarkable!

The class immediately filled with over thirty kids who wanted to be part of the band.  It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to learn how to read music, play an instrument and just have fun learning how much fun it is to make music with their friends.  There was just one problem… not enough instruments to go around.

Islamorada Community Entertainment (ICE) came to the rescue. They donated significant funds to purchase instruments which allowed each band student to get one to play, to take home and to start their musical journey.  Band Director, Susan Bazin, knows this will help grow an already thriving program, increasing the skills and experience of the middle school band ensemble.

Islamorada Community Entertainment (ICE) brings entertainment and cultural events to Upper Keys residents and provides art, music, dance scholarships and grants to local students and in-school programs.

Thanks to David Feder and ICE for bringing music to a new group of students.