October 28, 2024 Music encourages physical activity and exercise, helping children stay active and healthy. From dancing to jumping, music gets kids moving! Group music activities teach children cooperation, teamwork, and empathy. Making music together helps kids connect with others and build strong social bonds. #VosburgMusicFund #togetherWithMusic
August 15, 2024 The Grinnell School of Music is dedicated to lifelong music-making. They have many opportunities for youth and adult learners! From informal drop-in singalong events to weekly lessons, jam sessions to drum circles. We are very excited for their grand opening in their new space!
June 12, 2024 Did you know that music can enhance a child's brain development? Studies show that children who engage in music activities have better memory skills, improved literacy, and enhanced mathematical abilities. Let’s make learning fun with music! #BrainPower #vosburgmusicfund
February 14, 2024 The Claude W. Ahrens Charitable Trust, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the Michael and Susan Witt Foundation have pledged a combined $40,000 to the Grinnell School of Music to create a teacher workspace in the school’s new building. The workspace will be named in honor of beloved music educators Roger [...]
January 5, 2024 The Vosburg Music Fund was created to help students with funding for music through lessons, therapy, instruments, etc. Did you know? ->Vosburg music fund is available to youth up to age 17 ->Reimbursements available to music providers for instruction ->Everyone receiving assistance remains anonymous To learn more about how the fund benefits [...]
September 18, 2023 We are helping middle school students as they begin their band journey! To give to the program and learn more, see our website: ->https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/vosburg-music-fund/
March 22, 2023 Come celebrate the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation’s (CDAF) 30th anniversary and watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 24th! Join us at the Grinnell Athletic Recreation Center at Ahrens Park for games, drinks, fun, and fundraising for CDAF. Doors open for the March Blowout Bash Fundraiser at 6:30 PM [...]
February 6, 2023 Congrats to the GHS Band students who participated in the Little Hawkeye Conference Honor Band. You represented Grinnell well and had an outstanding performance!
January 13, 2023 Consider a gift to the Vosburg Music Fund to help a student with the gift of music
July 18, 2022 Music education in school has so many benefits, including: Improved memory Better test scores Improved language skills Better math skills Confidence and Self esteem Thinking about band and choir as your child enters the middle school? The Vosburg Music Fund can help. Please email us with questions at jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org [...]
