Believe In A Dream, a nonprofit that helps young people grow through hands-on programs in entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, and the arts, recently announced their 2026 String Dreams Concert. This inspiring community showcase, scheduled for May 17th at Wayne High School, serves as a powerful engine for local education and continues the organization’s tradition of reinvesting proceeds directly into school music programs.
Last year over 200 students from nine local schools participated in the String Dreams Concert. This year the concert is expected to grow to 300 students from 15 schools. “This program is one of the largest joint orchestral programs in the country combining students from various High and Middle schools,” says Believe In A Dream founder Jamal Robinson.
The announcement of this year’s concert follows a successful previous season, where Believe In A Dream provided the nine participating schools with a combined $2,000 for their orchestra programs, bringing total investment into 15 orchestral programs, over the last 14 years, to $80,000. These funds, earned through student participation, provide critical support for instrument maintenance, sheet music, and other essential resources that empower young musicians to thrive…