At Taft Middle School, the school of rock vibes are there to stay as the nonprofit Music Will launches a program in Andra Day’s name. The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter came to help deliver the news and pay homage to her hometown.
“I’m a product of a music school and performing arts,” Day said. “I went on to pursue it because I had people in programs that believed in me, so I can see that it changes people’s lives.”
Music Will has a focus on schools like Taft with Title 1 status — 65% of the students are living in poverty.
“It reached students that would otherwise not be in school anymore,” said Scott Burstein, former public school teacher and current Music Will professional development and higher education director.
The nonprofit is giving out free keyboards, drum kits, guitars and more to the San Diego Unified School District.
“We have so many …