Texas BigBeat
Drummers Unite to Make a Difference
for Our Youth, Our Families and Our Communities!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Texas BigBeat is a drumming charity event raising funds to provide music and educational programs for underprivileged, special needs and at-risk children so that they can create a positive and productive future for themselves.
Proceeds from this event go to Cherish Our Children International (COCI) for educational programs in the greater Houston area and Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF) for musical instruments for schools in the greater Houston area.
2nd Annual Texas BigBeat - 2008
This year the Texas BigBeat is one of 10 Five-Star Drum Shop Big Beat events going on across the United States and Canada.
All events are being held on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008.
Texas BigBeat 2008 is being held at George Ranch Historical Park arena and pavilion.
Goals:
• Raise Awareness and funds for COCI for educational opportunities that help children develop strong self-esteem, musical abilities, and life skills that give them a chance to create a positive and productive future for themselvesbr • Gather 550 drummers to play together and create a new Guinness Book of World Records (current record is held by Woodstick event in Seattle with 533 drummers)
• Honor drummers of all ages and all levels for their love of drumming and provide them with an opportunity to have their drumming make a difference in our communities.
• Unite musicians throughout Texas to generate support for educational programs for children.
How You can Make a Difference in the Lives of these Children:
• Sign up as a Texas BigBeat Sponsor.
• Ask your company to sign up as a Texas Big Beat Sponsor.
• Register to be a Texas BigBeat drummer and spread the word to other drummers.
• Download a Texas BigBeat Donation form and give your friends, family, co-workers and band members a chance to contribute to the future of underprivileged, special needs and at-risk youth.
• Ask your employer to donate matching funds to the Texas BigBeat event.
Drummers of all ages and all levels of experience are invited to register as participants and to generate contributions for the programs supported by Cherish Our Children International and other organizations and schools that make a difference in the lives of underprivileged, special needs and at-risk youth.
The event is being organized by the Percussion Center, Houston's only specialty drum and percussion store, along with other sponsoring corporations, businesses, associations and non-profit organizations. This event is modeled after the Seattle Woodstick event. Seattle is pleased to have some friendly competition. We want to show them that Texas can do it bigger and better!
This event is about Texas drummers raising money to support children in getting an education that empowers them to create new possibilities for our youth, our families and our communities.
Check out video from Texas BigBeat 2007