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Our Mission

We seek to recognize and support organizations that use music to promote a more civil and just society.

2021 Recipients

The David’s Harp Foundation
San Diego, California

Trading grades for studio time helps incarcerated, foster and disadvantaged youth stay motivated.

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Music Haven
New Haven, Connecticut

Free after-school music programming for eight years with a 100% college attendance rate.

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• 2021 Adolf Busch Award RecipientsApril 5, 2021
  We are delighted to announce that the  David’s Harp Foundation has been named the recipient of the 2021 Adolf Busch Award. The award […]
• 2021 Adolf Busch Award FinalistsFebruary 23, 2021
  We are proud to announce this year’s finalists for the 2021 Adolf Busch Award: Beyond the Bars,  The David’s Harp Foundation,  Music Haven,  Music on the Inside and Upbeat […]
• June NewsletterJune 22, 2020
  Dear all, We are inspired by the creative solutions that our recent winners, recipients, and finalists have implemented as the world continues to […]

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2022 Application