February 24, 2026 I Partnership, Philanthropy
Sweetwater, Yamaha Launch $25K Giveaway to Support School Music Programs
Sweetwater has announced a partnership with Yamaha to transform one lucky school music program with a $25,000 giveaway. Music educators will have the opportunity to signup at Sweetwater’s booth at more than 16 Music Education Association events around the country.
As school budgets continue to tighten, Sweetwater’s partnership with Yamaha provides an opportunity for students to have access to the very best Yamaha musical instruments, accessories, and technology curated specifically for the winning school.
“For student musicians to succeed, they need access to the best instruments available,” said Jennifer Witt, senior marketing manager for Sweetwater Band & Orchestra. “Yamaha has been a great partner with Sweetwater and shares our vision of providing the very best to the next generation of musicians.”
Sweetwater kicked off entries for this giveaway on Feb. 11 at the Texas Educators Clinic/Convention in San Antonio, Texas. It’ll be appearing at local MEA conferences across more than a dozen other states between now and Nov. 20, providing attendees with a chance to enter to win. Additionally, Sweetwater will be collecting entries at select Music for All and Bands of America events where band directors are present. Sweetwater and Yamaha will announce a winner at the end of 2026.
