Plano, Texas – October 11, 2026 -- Toyota has donated $75,000 to Music Will, the largest nonprofit music education program in the United States, as the two organizations enter the second year of their partnership under the Driving Music Forward initiative.
Donation funds instruments and resources in communities tied to Toyota's music activations
The $75,000 will support music education programs in communities connected to Music Will and Toyota's music activations. Funds are intended to give students access to instruments, resources and opportunities to develop their talents.
Driving Music Forward combines Toyota's music platform, nonprofit partnerships and festival activations into a single community-impact effort focused on music education and emerging artists.
Students performed on the Toyota Music Den stage at four national festivals
Students in Music Will programs performed at Sueños Music Festival in Chicago, Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, Lollapalooza in Chicago and Head In The Clouds in Los Angeles. All performances took place on the Toyota Music Den stage, giving students exposure to live audiences at nationally recognized events.
Paul Doleshal, general manager of motorsports and sponsorships at Toyota, said the initiative pairs purpose-driven storytelling with tangible action, from classroom experiences to festival performances.
Music Will credits Toyota for nationwide impact on school programs
Janice Polizzotto, Chief Growth Officer at Music Will, said Toyota's continued commitment is having a profound impact on modern music programs in public school classrooms nationwide. She said that pairing financial support with festival opportunities gives students a platform for creativity, confidence and self-expression.
Music Will targets 11 million students annually by 2030
Since 2002, Music Will has provided teacher training, curriculum and instruments to more than 6,000 schools across all 50 states, reaching over 1.8 million students. Its programs now operate in more than 1,000 school districts. The organization aims to reach 11 million students annually by 2030.