Unused Musical Instruments Can Change a Life: Del Couch Foundation Seeks Donations for Suncoast Students

That trumpet tucked away in a closet, the guitar collecting dust in the garage or the keyboard nobody has played in years could mean much more to a young musician on the Florida Suncoast. The Del Couch Music Education Foundation is once again encouraging area residents to donate musical instruments and equipment that can be put into the hands of students who otherwise might not have the resources to pursue their musical interests. The effort was recently highlighted by SNN Suncoast News Network, bringing renewed attention to a Manatee County organization that has spent years helping young musicians develop their talent without requiring families to shoulder the full financial burden. \n A Personal Reason for Helping Young Musicians For foundation founder Del Couch, making musical instruments available to students is personal. Couch has recalled that when he was a young musician, a high school band instructor gave him a trumpet so he could participate in the school band. That act of ge