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East Boston, MA – On Sunday, July 9, ZUMIX will host its annual Walk for Music. ZUMIX community members and other participants will walk through East Boston’s parks to support ZUMIX’s award-winning music and youth empowerment programs. The event will begin at 260 Sumner Street in East Boston, and will run from 3-6 p.m., including registration at the ZUMIX Firehouse and the walk itself, starting at 4 p.m. Festivities will continue with the kickoff of ZUMIX’s Summer Concert Series in Piers Park, also a part of the annual Eastie Week celebration spearheaded by Boston Harbor Now.
Created as a response to the need for high-quality music programming in Boston’s schools and communities, the Walk for Music has historically been an afternoon of music, celebration, and community for local music organizations. This year’s event will highlight the neighborhoods and green spaces of East Boston, including Piers Park, Bremen Street Park, and the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway. Walkers can sign up to walk or fundraiser in advance on the event page at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/zumix-inc/walk-for-music-2023.
“We’re so thrilled to come out and celebrate with our community at Walk for Music,†said Madeleine Steczynski, co-founder and executive director of ZUMIX. “It’s always such a joyful day of creativity, connection, and the support that keeps us going.â€
Walk for Music is one of ZUMIX’s largest annual fundraisers, allowing the organization to keep its creative programs free and low-cost and serve more than 1,000 youth each year. ZUMIX offers programs for young people ages 7-18 in songwriting and performance, creative media and technology, musical theater, private lesson instruction, and instrumental ensembles.
On Sunday, July 9 at 3 p.m., walkers will gather at the ZUMIX Firehouse at 260 Sumner Street for registration and begin the walk. In the case of inclement weather, the concert and celebration after the walk will take place at the ZUMIX Firehouse.
To donate, please visit https://secure.givelively.org/donate/zumix-inc/walk-for-music-2023 , text WALKFORMUSIC to 44-321, or send a check made out to ZUMIX to 260 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. To sign up to walk, visit the GiveLively page above or sign up in person at ZUMIX.