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A charitable initiative with a statewide network of arts partners providing free or affordable access to piano and keyboard education for school-aged youth in North Carolina, established by music artist Ben Folds and his manager Mike Kopp Working in conjunction with the Arts Foundation and Arts Council, Keys for Kids, co-founded by music artist Ben Folds and his manager Mike Kopp, creates a statewide network of arts partners providing free or affordable access to piano and keyboard education for school-age youth in North Carolina.

05/20/2026

Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Ben Folds will return to Raleigh on Saturday, May 30 for a special benefit concert at Meymandi Concert Hall supporting Keys for Kids, his nonprofit initiative providing free piano lessons to children across North Carolina.

Rhonda Bellamy interviews Wilmington Symphony Executive Director Liz Scanlon about our new Keys For Kids partnership wit...
05/20/2026

Rhonda Bellamy interviews Wilmington Symphony Executive Director Liz Scanlon about our new Keys For Kids partnership with DREAMS Center for Arts Education. Founded by North Carolina musician Ben Folds and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council and North Carolina Arts Foundation, Keys For Kids will expand access to music education for children in our community.

Through this partnership, students will receive piano instruction at no cost, beginning with beginner lessons through DREAMS and advancing to intermediate and advanced lessons, Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras chamber ensembles, and Wilmington Symphony Orchestra concerts.

Keys For Kids is creating a pathway for young musicians in our community to learn, grow, and perform — regardless of financial barriers.

Rhonda's guest is Wilmington Symphony director Liz Scanlon, who talks about Keys for Kids, a music initiative started by NC musician Ben Folds. The new partnership connects two of Wilmington’s leading arts organizations to create a pathway for students to grow musically.

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PO Box 26263
Raleigh, NC
27611

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