Service & Giving Back to the Community

Bandlink

Bandlink is an outreach program of the Notre Dame Band that offers music and band instruction to local schools which may not have the means to offer those programs. The program is currently open to students in grades 5-8 at Christ the King, Holy Cross, and Corpus Christi Schools. Students in the Michiana Christian Homeschool Band are also eligible to participate.

Notre Dame students are responsible for all administrative and instructional aspects of the program and are supervised by a member of the Band Staff. The program offers students weekly private instruction on their instrument and large ensemble opportunities for participants. 

How Can I Help?

Please consider participating in the Notre Dame Band's sponsor an instrument program! This program allows you to donate funds for the purchase of a new instrument to be used in the Notre Dame Band. The new instrument will replace an older one in the band's inventory, which will then be donated to the program. This option is a tremendous way to support the Notre Dame Band. 

How Will These Instruments Help?

Participating in music can have a powerful effect on young people. Learning an instrument can teach self-dicipline, teamwork, and self-expression, as well as build self-esteem and reinforce values taught in the school curriculum. Unfortunately, children in underprivileged communities often cannot afford to purchase or rent an instrument in order to participate in instrumental music programs. Your donated instrument can serve as a gateway for children to become involved in positive activities that teach skills which will help guide them towards future success.