Instruments Of Change

04/16/2026

Yesterday evening, our Springhead Elementary Pioneer band held their graduation concert. 🎺

It was a great evening of music, food and fun! 🎶🍕🎉

These performance opportunities are crucial to the process of learning to play an instrument and building students’ confidence. The applause from family and friends provides positive feedback that can’t be duplicated and inspires the students to continue to learn.

We want to send a huge THANK YOU to the Hillsborough County Arts Council for their generous donation in support of our Adventures in Music Concert Series.

04/02/2025

Did you see us on the news last night? 🤩

Check out the story our local news station, FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay, did about us and our impact on the community.

In What's Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13's Mark Wilson highlights an organization ensuring every kid can experience the power of music, no matter their circumstances.

03/12/2025

Our 8 Instruments Of Change 5th Grade Bands came together from all over Hillsborough County last Saturday for an awesome concert!🎵We’re so proud of how much they’ve learned since the first of the school year. It was a wonderful day for our students, families and guests. 🎺🌭🍧☀️
More photos to come! 😎

Big thanks to Bay Life Church who so graciously donated the perfect venue and fed our big crowd, too! It was an amazing evening out under The Lid! 🎵❣️

04/09/2024

We love hearing stories like this! ❤

"Just wanted to share that my daughter is graduating Brandon HS this year and has been using the same sax that Instruments of Change gave her for all of middle & high school. She’ll be trying out for the USF HOT band this summer. I want to thank you for the support in helping her/us. Owning the instrument has helped her stick with band."

We're so proud of this young lady and thrilled we could be part of her journey. These pictures are about 7 years apart -- graduating from our band in 2017 and rocking her saxophone in high school this year! 🙌🎶

04/07/2024

Did you catch our concert on Friday?🎵

We brought all 7 of our 5th grade Instruments Of Change bands together for a fun night of music! The bands played together in groups, and also listened to other schools play. A wonderful experience for them, and fun for their families.

Big thanks to Bay Life Church who so graciously donated the perfect venue and fed our big crowd, too! It was an amazing evening out under The Lid! 🎵🎺❤️

03/28/2024

Today is a sad day. Mr. Harry Williamson passed away, leaving an empty place in our hearts.

Mr. Williamson was the retired middle school band director from Hillsborough County's Pierce Middle School and was the music teacher at B.C. Graham Elementary School, where he led the Instruments of Change 5th Grade Band for the past 2 years.

This is one of our favorite videos of Harry when he served at Oak Grove Elementary School and helped with the Instruments of Change band program. Always the good sport, Mr. Williamson stood as the students sang and then played "This Old Man" to honor him for his help.

Goodbye, Harry. Your love and commitment to your students inspired us all. You will be dearly missed.

05/19/2023

🎶🎉We had a blast last night celebrating the graduation of our awesome fifth grade band at Graham Elementary! They rocked the stage with their amazing performance and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work. Way to go, band!👏🎶🎉

[Video description: The Instruments of Change band at Graham Elementary plays for their family, friends, and faculty]

05/12/2023

Our band at Morgan Woods Elementary School put on a great show last night! 🎶 The fifth graders showcased their musical talent and hard work, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained. We are so proud of these students as they prepare to move on to middle school. 🙌 Congrats to the entire band! 🎉


[Video description: The Instruments of Change band at Morgan Woods Elementary plays in the school's library while their teacher directs. The students' family, friends, and faculty watch.]

05/03/2023

We had an incredible night last night at Colson Elementary School with our talented band! 🎶

The fifth graders amazed the audience with their incredible performance, hitting all the right notes and showcasing their hard work and dedication. We're incredibly proud of these soon-to-be middle schoolers and can't wait to see where their passion for music takes them! 🎉


[Video description: The Instruments of Change band at Coloson Elementary plays their trumpets and clarinets for families, friends, and faculty.]

04/27/2023

We had an amazing night yesterday as we celebrated the graduation of our Oak Grove Elementary School 5th grade band. 🎺🎓 They dazzled the crowd with all they’ve learned this year.🎵 Afterward, they enjoyed a well-deserved party to celebrate all their hard work! 🍕🥗🎂


[Video description: The Instruments of Change Oak Grove Elementary band plays for their family, friends, and faculty]