Music Drives Us

Music Drives Us

Recognized 501(c)(3) charity organization that funds music education programs, supplies instruments

08/16/2024

Music Drives Us was thrilled to join forces with this summer for ZipTrip! Each week we visited towns across MA and got to showcase the incredible talent at their local schools and donated $2,500.00 to the music programs of each town to help keep music in schools! The final stop of ZipTrip 2024 was in Walpole and we were excited to give $2,500 to the Walpole Public Schools! Did you catch us this summer? Let us know in the comments below.

08/07/2024

This summer we are thrilled to join for ZipTrip! We’re excited to continue to give back at each ZipTrip stop, helping music programs across the state. Be sure to tune in or stop by Friday morning 6-10AM in Hyde Park, MA!

08/01/2024

This summer we are thrilled to join for ZipTrip! We’re excited to continue to give back at each ZipTrip stop, helping music programs across the state. Be sure to tune in or stop by tomorrow morning 6-10AM in Westford, MA!

07/10/2024

🎟️ Concert Ticket Giveaway 🎟️

Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see Mike on July 13, 2024 at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA. Head to https://bit.ly/3r1oz5U for your chance to be the lucky winner. A winner will be contacted by July 11, 2024. Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today.

06/20/2024

🎟️ Concert Ticket Giveaway 🎟️

Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see Lizzie McAlpine on June 22, 2024 at MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA. Head to https://bit.ly/3r1oz5Ufor your chance to be the lucky winner. A winner will be contacted by June 21, 2024. Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today.

06/19/2024

Music Drives Us was thrilled to donate new instruments and music supplies to the Mansfield Public School C.H.A.M.P.S. Program which serves grades K-5.

We are thrilled to see the students play on and continue to spread the importance of music programs in New England!

06/18/2024

🎟️ Concert Ticket Giveaway 🎟️

Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see Roger Daltrey on June 20, 2024 at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA. Head to the link in our bio for your chance to be the lucky winner. A winner will be contacted by June 19, 2024. Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today.

06/14/2024

🎟️ Concert Ticket Giveaway🎟️

Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see The Kid LAROI on June 16, 2024 at MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA. Head to the link in our bio for your chance to be the lucky winner. A winner will be contacted by June 14, 2024. Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today

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In partnership with the State of Vermont, Music Drives Us provided a $100,000 grant to support public and independent school music programs across the Green Mountain State. Today, we were thrilled to announce the 17 schools that will be receiving funding alongside Governor Phil Scott and the West Rutland School, which received the first grant to purchase new instruments and equipment! At MDU, we strive to keep music in our schools and look forward to continuing to provide the students of Vermont with their musical needs!

06/07/2024

🎟️Concert Ticket Giveaway🎟️

Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see the Bleachers on June 10, 2024 at MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA. Head to the link in our bio for your chance to be the lucky winner. A winner will be contacted by June 7, 2024. Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today.

05/30/2024

🎟️ Concert Ticket Giveaway 🎟️

Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see Bryson Tiller on May 30, 2024 at MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA.

Head to the link in our bio for your chance to be the lucky winner. A winner will be contacted today by 1:00 PM on May 30, 2024.

Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today

05/29/2024

🎟️ Concert Ticket Giveaway 🎟️

Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see Madness - C'est La Vie In America on May 29, 2024 at MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA.

Head to the link in our bio for your chance to be the lucky winner. A winner will be contacted by today at 2 PM on May 29th, 2024.

Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today.

05/24/2024

What better way to start off the summer than at Boston Calling Music Festival! Music Drives Us is enthusiastic to return as ’s official charitable partner to further our mission of keeping music in schools across New England! Who is your favorite artist in the line-up? Let us know in the comments!

05/17/2024

Music Drives Us would like to give a big congratulations to Elsie Munsterteiger, the recipient of the 2024 Dayna Brunelli Memorial Scholarship! In honor of Dayna, this scholarship is awarded annually by Chris and Mike Brunelli, as well as Ernie Boch Jr., to support students from the New Hampshire or Greater Boston Area as they continue their music education. Congratulations Elsie- we can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish!

05/16/2024

🎟️ Concert Ticket Giveaway 🎟️

Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see Electric Callboy: The Tekkno World Tour on May 19, 2024 at MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA.
Head to the link in our bio for your chance to be the lucky winner. A winner will be contacted by 1 PM on Friday, May 17th, 2024.

Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the rockin' moms out there from Music Drives Us! 💐 🎶

05/10/2024

📣 BOSTON CALLING TICKET GIVEAWAY 📣

Boston Calling Music Festival is only a few weeks away, and as the festival’s official charitable partner, we’re excited to give away TWO passes for Saturday, May 25th! Ready to rock? Check out the rules below to enter:

1. Like this post & follow us
2. Tag the friend you’re bringing!
3. Comment below with your favorite artist from Saturday's lineup!

Winner will be chosen by Monday, 5/13. Good luck!

05/08/2024

📣 FINAL WEEK FOR APPLICATIONS! 📣

In partnership with the state of Vermont, Music Drives Us is thrilled to provide grants to schools across the Green Mountain State to support their music programs, up to $100,000! Public and approved independent schools located in Vermont are welcome to apply. Applications will be closing on May 13th! Click the link in our to apply today.

04/15/2024

In partnership with the state of Vermont, Music Drives Us is thrilled to provide grants to schools across the Green Mountain State to support their music programs, up to $100,000! Public and approved independent schools located in Vermont are welcome to apply. Visit https://bit.ly/3UgAsBc to apply today.

04/03/2024

We're counting down the days till Boston Calling 2024.🎸 🎵 Keep an eye on our social channels next week for more information on ticket sales and giveaways. Which artist are you most excited to see rock the stage this year?

03/17/2024

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 We're getting into the spirit with a few songs we can't stop listening to today, including the iconic Dropkick Murphys! What are you listening to this St. Patrick's Day? Let us know in the comments!

03/13/2024

🍀 St. Patrick's Day Concert Giveaway 🍀
Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see Westlife: The Hits Tour - A St. Patrick's Day Special on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA. Head to the link in our bio for your chance to be the lucky winner this St. Patrick's Day! All ages are welcome. A winner will be contacted by this afternoon, 3/13.

Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today.

03/12/2024

Join and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame artist this Thursday, March 13 at to support Fire Fighter Trauma Recovery! Buy your tickets at citywinery.com/Boston

Photos from Music Drives Us's post 03/08/2024

Happy ! We're spending the day thinking about all the inspirational women who have forever changed the music scene - swipe to check out some of these amazing rockers! 🎸 Who's your favorite female artist? Let us know in the comments!

02/21/2024

Remembering sunny rides on the Ferris Wheel at Boston Calling Music Festival is helping us get through these chilly winter days! Music Drives Us is thrilled to return as Boston Calling's official charitable partner to continue our mission of keeping music in schools across New England. Who are you most excited to see this summer?

Photos from Music Drives Us's post 02/15/2024

Happy birthday to our Music Drives Us founder Ernie Boch Jr.! Since its inception in 2006, MDU has helped hundreds of individuals, organizations, and schools throughout New England - and it wouldn’t have been possible without Ernie! Comment below and help us wish our wonderful founder a very happy birthday!

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day from Music Drives Us! To celebrate, we're breaking out our Valentine's Day playlist ❤️🎸 Which songs are making your playlist today? Let us know in the comments!

02/12/2024

The Super Bowl Halftime Show has had some iconic performances from legendary artists, like Paul McCartney, JLo and Shakira, Aerosmith, and Tom Petty. This year, Usher took the stage for another exciting show! Which halftime performance has been your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! 🏈🎶

02/08/2024

🎟️ CONCERT TICKET GIVEAWAY 🎟️
Music Drives Us is back with more concert tickets to give away! If you work at a public school or non-profit, you can enter to win exclusive VIP tickets to see Cody Jinks and Turnpike Troubadours on Saturday, 2/10 at MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA. Head to musicdrivesus.org/mdu-ticket-giveaway and fill out the form to enter to win! This is a 21+ event. The winner will be contacted by Friday, 2/9.

Keep an eye out on our socials as we continue to partner with LiveNation to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow with music legends of today. 🎸

02/03/2024

On , American rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson sadly perished in a plane crash in 1959 shortly after taking off. The tragedy of these legends' premature deaths later became memorialized by Don McLean in the 1972 hit "American Pie," which refers to February 3, 1959, as "the day music died." Which song from these rock and roll legends is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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Music Drives Us

About Us

Music Drives Us (MDU) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that proudly supports innovators who strive to preserve and produce musical opportunities for all communities throughout New England. Through our grant cycle and generous supporters, MDU is able to support music education programs, supply schools with musical instruments, sponsor music therapy programs, and so much more.

How We Help

​Since its inception in 2006, Music Drives Us has helped hundreds of individuals, organizations, and schools throughout New England. Each year during our grant cycle, these groups apply for our Performance Grants or Organizational Grants. After a thorough review process, MDU selects the applicants who will receive funding. We are proud to share that to date, we have donated more than $1,000,000! We look forward to the continued expansion of our movement in the coming years.

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