Red‑Winged Blackbird Records accepting applications for girls 8‑17 in Frederick, MD, and the Appalachian region.
Frederick, MD (JK) – Red‑Winged Blackbird Records, a volunteer-run music and arts organization in Frederick, Maryland, is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Guitars for Girls initiative. The program donates about 20 brand-new acoustic guitars and accessory kits to girls ages 8‑17 across Frederick County and the 13-state Appalachian region.
Nominations can be submitted by parents, teachers, mentors, or the nominees themselves. Applicants should provide basic information, a short statement about their interest in music, and optional financial‑need details.
Applications are open until November 15, 2025, or until 100 nominations are received. Selected recipients will receive their guitar and accessories at no cost.
More information, including eligibility requirements and the nomination form, is available at: tinyurl.com/guitarsforgirls2025
By Jimmy Key
