University Students Take the Initiative for S'Cool Sounds
Mu Beta Psi Tau Chapter is committed to music and service
S’Cool Sounds (SCS) was founded out of a commitment to music and service and so we were delighted when Advisory Board Member Nancy Jo Snider introduced us to Mu Beta Psi Tau, a co-ed fraternity that shares the same ideals.
In 2019, the Mu Beta Psi Tau Chapter at American University in Washington D.C supported us with a grant to provide instruments to our schools in Kenya. More recently, they held a successful t-shirt design and selling campaign dedicated to SCS and have just launched another fundraiser on our behalf—beautifully designed sweatpants, a wardrobe staple these days.
They write: “Mu Beta Psi Tau Chapter is comprised of Brothers with a collective love of music, and we are committed to promoting music through service. We are so proud to support S'Cool Sounds, which truly embodies our values of spreading music to inspire, educate, and connect."
We are inspired by the drive and dedication of these emerging leaders.
Video of the Week
Here's a short video compilation featuring SCS star pupil, Alice, School Director, Bernard Asanya, and SCS Kenyan Music Director, Jacob Saya as they share what music education means to them. These interviews were captured by Nancy Jo Snider while she was in Kenya in 2019. Her work with SCS students focused on developing their music reading and keyboard skills.
Community Member Highlight
SCS Advisory Board Member Nancy Jo Snider is a cellist and educator living in Washington, DC. In 2019 she was living in Nairobi, Kenya and had the privilege of working with and getting to know our S’Cool Sounds students who live there. Professor Snider is the proud faculty advisor for Mu Beta Psi Tau at American University.
Nancy writes, "S’Cool Sounds is important to me because they are dedicated to helping others through music in a way that is respectful and that honors the people they work with. Visionary leadership, compassionate grace and excellent teaching combine to provide a life changing and positive experience for all involved that is a quality model for service through music."
Thank you, Nancy, for the talent and drive that you bring to your work with SCS!