Gift item provides funding to ensure high-quality string instruction and performance opportunities for children

The Violin Case has developed a commemorative crystal celebrating the life and talent of the great violinist Jascha Heifetz. For each Heifetz Signature Crystal purchased, The Violin Case will donate $5 toward the National String Project Consortium, established by the American String Teachers Association (ASTA).

WHO:   The Violin Case founder Julie Tebbs

WHAT:   At the request of the Heifetz family, The Violin Case has developed the Heifetz Signature Crystal to commemorate the life and talent of the great violinist Jascha Heifetz. For each Heifetz Signature Crystal purchased, The Violin Case will donate $5 toward a challenge grant sponsored by Strings Magazine, who will match the donation dollar for dollar up to $6,500. The funds will benefit the National String Project Consortium, established by the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), designed to educate a new generation of much-needed string teachers through on-the-job training under skilled master teachers, as well as provide high-quality string instruction and performance opportunities to thousands of children who would otherwise simply go without.

This Heifetz Signature Crystal is available for a limited time.

WHEN:   Beginning October 1, 2003

WHERE:   http://www.theviolincase.com/crystal.htm
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