Tap in 2 Miami Launches Fundraising for Music Education
The group aims to support students in Liberty City by providing new instruments and classroom improvements.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Tap in 2 Miami, part of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Miami Fall 48 Cohort, has launched a fundraising campaign for Project Rising Notes. The initiative seeks to expand music education at the Charles Drew K-8 Center and the Tacolcy Center.
Why it matters
The project aims to broaden music education opportunities for more than 115 local students. By refurbishing gear and providing new instruments, the initiative supports long-term after-school programming for the community.
The fundraising campaign has set a total goal of $19,519.79 to support its 100-day nonprofit service project. Organizers currently require an additional $5,000 to reach the full target amount.
The players
Tap in 2 Miami
This group is a constituent of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Miami Fall 48 Cohort.
American Music Initiative
This organization operates music education programs at the Charles Drew K-8 Center and the Tacolcy Center.
The details
Partnering with the American Music Initiative, the project focuses on refurbishing marching drums and upgrading classrooms to support the expansion of music programming. Currently, the initiative serves 70 students weekly in the Liberty City area.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: RSVP deadline for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
November 13, 2026: Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Charles Drew K-8 Center.
Market Landscape
The initiative reflects the ongoing commitment to civic development through the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Miami program. This effort mirrors a broader corporate trend of using professional leadership cohorts to drive localized philanthropic support for underserved schools.
Local supporters can contribute directly to the $5,000 funding gap to ensure the project meets its equipment goals. These contributions will directly facilitate the expansion of after-school music education for students at the Charles Drew K-8 Center.
The takeaway
Community-led fundraising plays a vital role in sustaining local after-school arts programs that face resource constraints. Residents interested in youth development can track the progress of the campaign leading up to the November project unveiling.
What happens next
The project will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts by visiting the Philanthropy section.
More information
To contribute to the cause, visit the project donation portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami's Community News.
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