Thriving Charities Advocates Fuels UVI’s Music Program Growth with $30,000 Support

The University of the Virgin Islands on Tuesday announced a $30,000 donation from Thriving Charities Advocates (TCA), a fundraising organization and Economic Development Commission beneficiary based in St. Thomas. The funds will enhance the university's music program, particularly its recording studio capabilities, as UVI aims to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities for music education and performance. Acclaimed jazz musician Dion Parson, chair of the Communication and Performing Arts Department at UVI, shared how the donation has propelled the ongoing development of the recording studio. “Thanks to the ongoing generosity of Thriving Charities Advocates, we have made steady progress as we build the recording studio in different phases,” said Mr. Parson. The funding has already enabled the purchase of essential equipment, including microphones, cables, and software. “Our next step is to buy soundproofing materials. The overall purpose of the recording studio is to make it ...