Bequest supports music education

Music education in New Hampshire’s public schools is getting a boost from the David M. Brooks Music Fund.

Brooks, of Bedford, was a U.S. Army veteran who had worked in the printing industry — and who loved music. He left a bequest in his will to create the fund, which will distribute up to $175,000 annually in perpetuity for the teaching of light classical music and voice in New Hampshire grammar schools, high schools, colleges and universities.

The New Hampshire Music Educators Association is working with the Foundation to advise grantmaking, and grants will be focused on districts with the greatest need.

The Charitable Foundation is committed to helping generous people achieve their philanthropic goals. For more information on how the Foundation can help, contact Melinda Mosier, vice president of donor engagement and philanthropy services, at 800-464-6641 ext. 266 or zryvaqn.zbfvre@aups.bet.