Shaniko Music Sanctuary Projects

South Wasco County School District is in the 3rd year of its music program after almost a decade without music.

Despite its young age, the program already has impressive student interest. Marty Hansen is working to build brass and string programs into his current general music offering. Shaniko Music Sanctuary has raised $3900 for the Music Program, and hopes to help sustain the growing momentum for music in Wasco County.

Our goals for the 2024-2025 School Year:

  1. Schedule one Fall & one Spring Performance for attendance by entire student body

  2. Acquire 5 new instruments for kids

  3. Offer a series of 5-private lessons to 3 kids

A Message from Music Teacher, Marty Hansen:

Tygh Valley Lending Library

We ask that you consider donating lightly-used bluegrass instruments to the Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree Lending Library.

Our “Lending Library” program will get instruments into the hands of kids who wouldn’t otherwise get exposure to the bluegrass genre. We are excited to get the program off the ground to introduce youth programs at the Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree in 2025!