Bringing music to foster children

so they can experience its inspirational, inclusive, and healing properties.

PERFORMANCES ➔

M-T-R underwrites attendance at musical performances so foster children can experience all genres of music. When Possible we also offer the added bonus of meeting the musicians after the concert!

There are countless pathways for teaching music. However, the costs often prohibit foster children from participating. M-T-R pays fees ranging from after school programs to summer camps to group lessons.

THERAPY ➔

Music therapy is often prescribed to address trauma – especially chronic trauma which many foster children endure daily. M-T-R helps offset the costs so these children can receive the care they need.

Music is an amazing conduit capable of keeping us a PART versus APART

“Where words fail, music speaks.” – Hans Christian Andersen

Our Mission

Provide music therapy, music education, and musical experiences to help foster youth build healthy, connected lives.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ➔

Learn more about the people behind the scenes that move our mission forward.

PARTNERS ➔

View our wide range of partners without whom this project would not be possible.

FUNDRAISING GOALS ➔

Help us reach more foster youth by donating and sharing our fundraising goals.

Testimonial

Thank you so very much for the opportunity to join M-T-R at the Fox theatre. This was my foster son’s very first time experiencing anything like the Fox, so that in itself was priceless.

I too have a great love for theater. I experienced some traumatic events as a child and I turned to music, which helped me find peace and solitude. The love for music and theatre is calming and a natural part of my life.

Thank you M-T-R for caring about the kids (teens in foster care) and please let me know how I can serve.

-Nancy, Foster Parent

Saint Charles, Missouri

DONATE ➔

Contribute towards a fundraising goal or make a one-time or monthly donation to help foster children.

VOLUNTEER ➔

From community outreach in arts and public health in K-12 to grant writing. Your valuable skills could be of benefit.

Volunteer today!

GET IN TOUCH ➔

Nominate a foster child or share musicians, music instructors, or music therapists who would like to participate.

P.O. Box 410092
St. Louis, MO 63141

314-324-5512 ContactUs@musicthatreclaims.org