Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews joins Life is Good’s nationwide Optimism Tour with a stop at Warren Easton Charter High School to inspire and celebrate New Orleans music and culture
(New Orleans, LA, October 5, 2015) – Two hundred students at Warren Easton Charter High School were surprised by a visit from one its most famous graduates Monday, who arrived with the message that life is good. Musician Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, on behalf of the Trombone Shorty Foundation, and John Jacobs, co-founder of lifestyle brand Life is Good, joined forces to donate trombones, trumpets and equipment to the high school’s music department.
The event was part of Life is Good’s 8-week nationwide Optimism Tour, which is reaching 40 communities across the country to help raise and distribute over $1M for kids in need.
Following the instrument donation, Jacobs spoke to the students at Warren Easton about how the power of optimism can fuel success in life. To close out the day, Trombone Shorty and the New Breed Brass Band joined the Warren Easton Charter High School Band for a rousing performance.
“Music is an essential and powerful way to explore creativity,” said John Jacobs, co-founder, Life is Good. “We applaud what Shorty is doing with his Foundation to preserve and celebrate New Orleans’ incredible musical heritage – and these students are the key to keeping this culture alive and kicking well into the future.”
“As a graduate of Warren Easton it means a lot to me to come home and be able to give back to my school. I’m proud to share part of the tradition of New Orleans music with the kids–music has been my passport to the world and I want them to know it can be theirs, too.”
The donation included 3 trombones and 3 trumpets as well as a monetary donation for chairs and music stands to augment the school’s music department and band program.
ABOUT THE LIFE IS GOOD COMPANY
The Life is Good Company is a $100 million lifestyle brand dedicated to spreading the power of optimism. The company donates 10 percent of its net profits to help kids in need. To date, the company has donated over $11 million, principally through Life is Good products, events and community fundraising efforts. Life is Good® is a registered trademark of The Life is Good Company. Please visit LifeisGood.com for more details and follow Life is Good on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT THE TROMBONE SHORTY FOUNDATION
Founded by renowned New Orleans musician Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews in 2013, the foundation is Andrew’s vision of sharing his passion to inspire the next generation by developing their musical talent and connecting them to the city’s unique musical heritage. Frontman of the band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Andrews credits the support of his own positive role models in the rich New Orleans music community for helping him make his way into the world of music, where he has grown into an internationally recognized Grammy Award-nominated artist.
The Foundation partners with Tulane University’s New Orleans Center for the Gulf South to deliver two music education programs offering underserved high school students the opportunity to pursue music as a career: the Trombone Shorty Academy music performance program and the Fredman Music Business Institute. The programs provide mentorship in music performance and education about the business side of the music industry.
For more information about the Trombone Shorty Foundation visit www.tromboneshortyfoundation.org.
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