Passion for Music Drives His Commitment to Helping Schools in Need
Summary
– Kiefer Sutherland highlights his decades-long passion for music as a guitarist and singer-songwriter
– The actor and musician performed a sold-out benefit show in Massachusetts for Music Drives Us
– The charity provides instruments and funding for music education in underfunded schools
Kiefer Sutherland, known worldwide for portraying Jack Bauer in 24, is using his musical talents to give back. A lifelong musician, Sutherland has been playing guitar since the age of ten and has since released multiple albums, touring globally with his band.
“When I sing a song I wrote, I’m sharing personal experiences and hoping to connect with others through shared emotions,” Sutherland explained. Music has become an important creative outlet for him, complementing his career in film and television.
This week, he performed a sold-out benefit show in Massachusetts to support Music Drives Us, a nonprofit founded by Ernie Boch Jr. in 2006. The organization provides instruments, equipment, and funding to schools struggling to maintain their music programs. An elementary school in Medford recently received ukuleles, guitars, violins, and a piano, replacing aging instruments.
Sutherland emphasized the importance of keeping music in schools. “Music brings people together. Losing it in public schools is a mistake. It’s vital for both education and social connection.”
Despite his packed schedule, including his work with Clint Eastwood on Juror Number Two and an upcoming film in Colombia, Sutherland remains committed to supporting music education. His dedication ensures that the next generation will have access to the transformative power of music.
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