Download an application here.

Currently there are sixty students receiving free musical instruction as part of a summer pilot session. With your support, the Roots of Music will grow to a daily afterschool program serving as many as 200 students this fall.

When you choose to sponsor a child for Roots of Music, you are providing them with a hands-on music curriculum incorporating guidance counseling, music theory, history, instrumental instruction, and physical training. Your $500 tax deductible donation also provides your child with:

• Transportation to and from the program
• Band Uniform
• Instrument rental/care
• Meals
• Academic tutoring

In addition to helping rekindle the marching band culture of our youths and being a strong positive influence in a child’s life, you will receive:

• A framed portrait of your child
• Monthly updates on his/her progress
• A Roots of Music Membership

Please view our current roster of students to select a child to sponsor and contact therootsofmusic@gmail.com to request a sponsorship form.

Please contact Derrick Tabb at (504) 460-2611 or via email at therootsofmusic@gmail.com.

All contributions in support of The Roots of Music project should be made payable to\

The Backbeat Foundation
229 N. Genois Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

   We also accept donations via paypal   

Please make a note that your donation is for: The Roots of Music.

• Bb Clarinets – 4
• Eb Alto Sax – 4
• Bb Trumpets – 10
• Mellophones (F) – 4
• Euphoniums (Bellfront) – 4
• Tenor Trombones
• Sousaphones (Fiber Brass) – 4
• Vic Firth Drum Sticks (20 pair) – 35
• Drum Pads – Pro Mark (20) or Vic Firth
• Flutes