Wyclef Jean Joins VH1 Save The Music Foundation and Toyota to Present Music Technology Grant to South Philadelphia High School
Toyota and VH1 Save The Music executives presented a $50,000 music technology grant to South Philadelphia High School. Toyota and VH1 Save The Music Foundation , joined by musician, producer, composer and former founder of The Fugees, Wyclef Jean , presented South Philadelphia High School with a $50,000 Music Technology Grant focused on electronic music creation. At a spirited school-wide assembly held at South Philadelphia High School's auditorium on Wednesday, February 13 , Matt Ozawa , Engagement Marketing Manager at Toyota Motor North America, and Chiho Feindler , Senior Director of Programs and Policy at VH1 Save The Music Foundation, awarded the grant to the school. South Philadelphia High School Principal, Kimlime Chek-Taylor and Executive Director, Office of The Arts & Academic Enrichment, Frank Machos, were also in attendance and spoke to the importance of music education in Philadelphia's public schools. The Philadelphia 76ers Dunk Squad surprised th...