Malvern School of Music Students Raise $2,700

By James Boyle:

The members of the Malvern School of Music’s Senior High Rock Band, otherwise known as Burnt Toast and Jam, held a free concert Saturday night at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Frazier. The jam was tasty enough to encourage audience members to donate a total of $2,700 to the group.

The band performed selections from Chicago, Loggins and Messina, Aerosmith, Motown and the Black Keys. Donations were given to the Eric Brown Scholarship fund that provides financial assistance for children who wish to pursue music study and to the new Covenant Youth Center.

Eric Brown was an active member of the Malvern community. Following his sudden death in 2006, a scholarship fund was created to honor his life. Brown had a deep love for people, and lived a life that quietly encouraged those around him. In his adult life he developed a love for music. His legacy lives on through this fund, a ministry offered by Covenant Presbyterian Church.