Baltimore's Marching Ravens received new instruments for the 2024 season, meaning their previous collection will have new homes.
The Marching Ravens are donating their used instruments to local school and community ensembles. The donation will be the first of its kind for the largest musical organization associated with an NFL team.
"Every arm and angle of the Baltimore Ravens is committed to community outreach, and this is one example of the marching band doing its part," Baltimore's Marching Ravens President John Ziemann stated. "We're thrilled to open up this exciting philanthropic avenue for the organization. Preserving the arts and sustaining the power of music are incredibly important missions to each present and past member of our band."
The donation form is now open, and applicants can select from specific brass (sousaphones, baritones, mellophones, trumpets, and trombones) and percussion (bass, tenors, and snare drums) instruments. It will remain open through August 21.
All donated instruments were made by Yamaha, and they have been maintained and repaired annually.
In the fall, the Marching Ravens aim to host the instrument donation pick-up at the Under Armour Performance Center.
For more details about the instruments, click here.
