West Virginia Young Musicians Fund

West Virginia Young Musicians Fund Welcome to the official page of the West Virginia Young Musicians Fund!

We are dedicated to nurturing the musical talents of children and students across West Virginia. Our mission is to provide accessible resources, education, and opportunities for young musicians to thrive. Learn more about our flagship program, CHIRP (Children’s Instrument Recycling Program) and the services we offer at www.chirpwv.com

What a day!!!Invited to speak to Simpson Elementary students on the importance of volunteering and more about our charit...
04/18/2026

What a day!!!

Invited to speak to Simpson Elementary students on the importance of volunteering and more about our charity program of Children's Instrument Recycle Program....met some great students and teachers and challenged them all to do more.....and they are ready!!

Donated a trumpet to a band student while I was there!

Pictured your's truely on the left and handing off the trumpet to Band Teacher Lisa Lisa Lopez Flores Reese !

This one is really special We presented our first Randall Hall Memorial Instrument Scholarship....a brand new Selmer Pro...
04/18/2026

This one is really special

We presented our first Randall Hall Memorial Instrument Scholarship....a brand new Selmer Prologue Clarinet....to Breanna Starkey...Senior at Bridgeport High School. Breanna is heading to West Virginia University to major in Music Education and her goal is to get her Doctorate in Conducting.

Many thanks from Randall Hall Family and the West Virginia Young Musicians Fund and all those who made this donation possible!!

Mr Hall would be so proud!!

Pictured from left to right...parents Adam Starkey and Donna Starkey, Breanna, myself, Bob Workman Treasurer, WVYMF; Dr Jerimiah Smallridge, Assistant Band Director, Bridgeport High School.

Great news!!A Tenor saxophone was delivered to an 8th grader at Hayes Middle School in St Albans by our Charleston volun...
03/25/2026

Great news!!

A Tenor saxophone was delivered to an 8th grader at Hayes Middle School in St Albans by our Charleston volunteer Ralph Williams!!

The West Virginia Young Musicians Fund is indebted to you Ralph!!

Pictured let to right are Kara Dunbar, Principal
Todd Wilson, Band Director and Ralph Williams representing the WVYMF/Children's Instrument Recycle Program

All set up for the annual West Virginia Music Educators conference in Charleston!!Remember to stop by and say hello to u...
03/05/2026

All set up for the annual West Virginia Music Educators conference in Charleston!!

Remember to stop by and say hello to us at the West Virginia Young Musicians Fund and Children's Instrument Recycle Program booth!

What a day!!This marks the first delivery by one of our Charleston volunteers!!Ralph Williams is handing a trombone to M...
01/23/2026

What a day!!

This marks the first delivery by one of our Charleston volunteers!!

Ralph Williams is handing a trombone to Mary Milam Music Director at Duval K-8 in Hamlin, WV

3 Clarinets were delivered as well

Keeping kids in band.....that's what we do

We donated a cello to a student this morning at Bridgeport High School....a fine student who promised to take good care ...
01/09/2026

We donated a cello to a student this morning at Bridgeport High School....a fine student who promised to take good care of it ....and invited me to their Spring Concert!!

So glad we could help!!

Pictured are myself Mike Hess and orchestra director Tricia Price

Stop by and say "Hi" at our table at the Bridgeport Farmer's Market...." the sky is blue"
10/05/2025

Stop by and say "Hi" at our table at the Bridgeport Farmer's Market...." the sky is blue"

I don't think I'll be able to attend....but this looks like a great opportunity for young musicians.....especially to le...
10/03/2025

I don't think I'll be able to attend....but this looks like a great opportunity for young musicians.....especially to learn about these instruments!!!

A saxophonist and a trumpeter can continue on in band with the help of our recycled instruments!!The Children's Instrume...
09/26/2025

A saxophonist and a trumpeter can continue on in band with the help of our recycled instruments!!

The Children's Instrument Recycle Program donated then to students today at Third Ward Elementary in Elkins, WV

On the left , Mike Hess MD , President of the West Virginia Young Musicians Fund that supports CHIRP , handing off the instruments to Oliva Perske, Music Teacher

Keeping kids in band at Rivesville Elementary with donated instruments!!Below are Josh Tharp Band Director, myself and ...
09/16/2025

Keeping kids in band at Rivesville Elementary with donated instruments!!

Below are Josh Tharp Band Director, myself and Kevin Egidi School Counselor

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P. O. Box 1345
Bridgeport, WV
26330

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+13042902627

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