Putting music in the hands of children and a lifetime of love in their hearts.

Family of Jeremy S. Frye - June 6, 2009

Music 4 Jeremy’s Cherubs continues the work started by Jeremy S. Frye, a lifelong musical student who lost his life in 2008 to a brain tumor. Jeremy graduated from Baker University and had prepared to begin his first teaching job, giving back to the children and youth what he had gained. He was an accomplished saxophonist, pianist, and vocalist whose zest for life spilled out to everyone around him. M4JC brings together a wide variety of family , friends, musicians, and educators dedicated to carrying out Jeremy’s vision of bringing music into the lives of needy children.

His family and friends are committed to carrying on his work and fulfilling his dreams by bringing music into the lives of children and youth, regardless of their ability to find their own support. We are a growing network of friends and groups who see the importance in Jeremy’s vision. Our foundation, Music 4 Jeremy’s Cherubs, works to find resources to support that vision.

Explore this site to learn ways you can
become one of Jeremy's Cherubs.

For news of other area organizations dedicated to brain cancer research
and family support, visit:

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation

Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure

Be Head Strong

Head for the Cure

Other area organizations we support:

Jeffrey Hanson Site for Sore Eyes

News!

JFrye Funfest 2010

Saturday, June 5, 11-3:00 p.m on the grounds of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 11100 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS.

Come listen to LIVE! music (JCCC Midnight Express Jazz Band, Exaltation! Youth Choir and GCPC Dixieland Band), enjoy great food, fun carnival games, including a dunk tank for the kids, raffle of awesome gifts, and our special silent auction with great items that close at various times throughout the day. Meet the Frye family and learn about the mission of Music 4 Jeremy's Cherubs.

Do you have an instrument down in the basement that you would like to donate? Bring it with you to the Funfest! Food items, games and raffle participation require purchase of tickets at 50¢ and $1 increments. Silent Auction winners can pay for items with check or cash. Hope we see you there!!

2010 Jeremy S. Frye Scholarship Winners

Eli Jones

Eli Jones is a senior music education major at Baker University. Next fall, he will be student teaching in the Kansas City, KS school district at J. C. Harmon High School and Douglass Elementary school. Eli has been singing and playing trombone since elementary school, and graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 2006. During his four years at Baker, Eli has participated in many ensembles including three choirs, concert and jazz bands, brass quintet, orchestra winds, and is a founding member of 8 on Eighth, a student-led vocal octet. He is involved on campus in CMENC (Collegiate Music Educators National Conference), Music Student Advisory Committee, Baker Ambassadors, and is an instructor in Baker’s Music Lab School. Following his graduation in December, Eli hopes to teach secondary choral music.

Stephen Hass

Stephen Hass graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in 2010. He began playing the trombone in the fifth grade band. He participated in the Sixth Grade Jazz Band and Brass Choir the following year. He played in the Indian Woods Middle School concert band and jazz band both years. In high school, Stephen was the section leader of the jazz band for four years and was a section leader in the symphonic band for three years. Also, he was a section leader in the marching band his junior and senior year. Stephen also plays at his church for Christmas and Easter. When Stephen enters the University of Kansas in the Fall of 2010 he will participate in the marching band, while pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Jennifer Craighead

Since fifth grade Jennifer has been involved in playing flute, singing, and playing piano. She has enjoyed playing music in school, church, and for recreation. “Music has always been a huge part of my life and will continue to affect me every day,” she says. “I began my Elementary Education degree at Johnson County Community College in 2008 and will transfer to Wichita State University in the fall of 2010 to continue my studies in education and music.” Jennifer has a heart for music and a heart for kids, so after achieving a general degree in education, she will expand her degree to include music education.

Music 4 Jeremy's Cherubs
P.O. Box 13523
Overland Park, KS 66282-3523
jeremys_cherubs@hotmail.com

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