Music 4 Jeremy's Cherubs and its partner BAC Horn Doctor are assessing the needs in Joplin. We will dedicate this summer's contributions to music students whose lives have been changed in Sunday's horrific tornado. Donations can be made at the 3rd Annual JFrye Funfest on Saturday June 18th, or at the bottom of the contact page.
Successful Lacrosse Alumni Event
See a more event photos in the photo library at the top of the page!
A New Connection!
We recently sent a guitar to Warrior Cry Music Project!
M4JC & Guitars 4 Troops Make Local News!
The local news station has picked up a story on the team M4JC & Guitars 4 Troops has created to send guitars to the troops overseas.
Check it out HERE!
M4JC Instruments travel to Guatemala
Theresa Jones is a member of the Rotary Club of Overland Park. Her trip was part of Heart to Heart, an international aid organization that began in Olathe, Kansas. Theresa had met the young boy with the saxophone on a previous trip and requested that M4JC send a newer sax to replace his that was almost unplayable. M4JC also sent a flute, a clarinet, a trumpet, and two recorders, all that had been donated then reconditioned by our partner, BAC Horn Doctor.
See more photos and videos here
In Memory of Jill Mullin
Jill Mullin, born February 5, 1980, grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and developed an interest in music early in her life, beginning piano lessons at the age of 7. As she grew up, her skill and passion continued to develop as she performed at numerous recitals, for school and church functions, at her grandmother’s nursing home, and even attended the Midwestern Music Academy at the University of Kansas. Jill’s love for the piano was a cornerstone of her life and the sounds of her performing works by Beethoven, Chopin and various others could be heard often in her family’s home.
A tragic accident befell Jill in February 2000 when she collided head-on with a semi-truck on a drive back to Kirksville, Missouri, where she attended Truman State University. Jill suffered a traumatic brain injury. As a result, she fought through many years of rehabilitation to redevelop a number of physical capabilities. Even through her brain injury, one of the abilities that Jill maintained was her talent of playing the piano, specifically remembering some of the complicated pieces that she knew by memory before the accident. Playing the piano became part of Jill’s rehabilitation process, and music proved again to be a vastly important part of her life. Jill passed away in her sleep on August 14, 2010. To commemorate her lifelong love for music and the piano, her family requested that Jill’s friends and family make memorial contributions to Music 4 Jeremy’s Cherubs.
If you would like to make a donation in Jill's memory, a donation link can be found on the contact us page. Donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 13523 Overland Park, KS 66282-3523. Please make checks out to Music 4 Jeremy's Cherubs.
A GREAT SUCCESS!
We would like to thank everyone that supported the M4JC Benefit Concert on November 30, 2010. The concert was a big success. Thanks to all who came out for the concert. We would also like to thank JCCC "Midnight Express," Shawnee Mission South Jazz Band, and BAC Horn Dr. Combo for performing. We can contiune to bring music into children's lives because of everyone's support!!!
8th Annual Head for the Cure Walk
Thanks to all the team members who came out!!!!! The JFrye Team made quite a showing at this year's Head for the Cure Walkathon...we exceeded our goal of 70 by reaching 72 members. That's 16 more than last year! Thank you everyone! And, we're already getting offers to donate more instruments from folks who saw us at the event. We've passed the 400 mark in our short history.
JFrye Funfest 2010 Success The JFrye Funfest was on Saturday, June 5. Our 2nd year was a great success. We raised $3,000 in funds, through the silent auction, food, and games. There was also a Blood Drive this year! It was a fun and good day for everyone. We hope this day each year is a continued success. Please join us next year. Thank you to everyone who came out! Also a big THANK YOU to the volunteers and our sponsors!!!! The Dine To Donate for Jeremy's Cherubs at Applebee’s was a great success!
Saxophonist's legacy lives on in school band The Jeremy S. Frye Music Room
THANKS to all of you who came out on
Sunday, September 27th to the Applebee’s at College & Metcalf for
our M4JC Dine to Donate event. Applebee's Service Manager, Kelly
Colston reports that we raised $393.13 and had over 200 diners! She
said it was “by far the best turnout that we have had for our dine to
donate program!” Jeremy's jersey is on permanent display right across
from the entrance along with some photos and memorabilia. You can't
miss it! It was a great day for us all...thank you so much for being a
part of this event!
By JOE ROBERTSON,
The Kansas City Star
The 12-year-old girl reached for the clarinet’s bell-shaped end first.
She drew it out of the felt-lined case, unsure what to do next.
“Now this,” classmate Diego Lee said, handing Da’Treona Friday one of
the instrument’s barrels, sleek and black with silver tabs and valves.
She gingerly pressed the pieces together, joint by joint. Then the
mouthpiece. Then the delicate ligature that would hold the reed.
“Don’t squeeze on these,” Diego said, watching closely. “You’ll break it.”
For a long time, the Banneker Charter Academy in Kansas City had wanted
a band, but had no instruments and no means to start one.
Across the state line, the family of Jeremy Frye sought a way to
remember a saxophonist who had planned to become a public school music
teacher before he died of a brain tumor at age 23.
Here, at Banneker, the two aches found relief.
Jeremy Frye’s fiancee, Jamie Frye, was watching this week as the
students put together flutes, trombones, trumpets and clarinets — many
of them handling instruments for the first time. (Read rest of article here) or download PDF.
Jeremy Frye Alumni Game & Jr. Lacrosse Clinic
May 2, 2009
The Jeremy Frye Lacrosse Alumni game was great!
Proceeds from the day's events and Alumni Game went to Jeremy's Charity "Music 4 Jeremy's Cherubs". This year's donation was $750.00. This will go towards refurbishing musical instruments and provide them to those who desire to play, but cannot afford an instrument.
The following Alumni wore Jeremy's jersey #63 for the game: Eric Asbell, Dylan Briggs, Tanner Briggs, Brett Eckinger, Mike Blackman, Ryan Nattie, David Curtain, Brenton Smith, Charlie Fiebig, Brian Lee, Stephen Montemeyer, Josh Goddard, Justin Platko, Miles Ortego, Luke Lentz, Ryan Orwig, Jeremiah Ryden, John Bartel, Chris Schepman, Will Leach, ANdrew Vance and Dusty Kilgore.
For more information please contact Tanner Briggs at 913-244-0697 tannerbriggs@yahoo.com or Richard Briggs at 913-963-1332 rbriggs@everestkc.net. SPONSORSHIPS are welcome !
Music 4 Jeremy's Cherubs
P.O. Box 13523
Overland Park, KS 66282-3523
jeremys_cherubs@hotmail.com
