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robbinThe Robbin Thompson Endowment for Youth in Music was established in memory of Robbin Thompson to continue his legacy of nurturing local music, music education, and the performing arts. Robbin was most well-known in Virginia for co-authoring "Sweet Virginia Breeze," which, after spending decades as the "unofficial state song," was named as the official popular state anthem in 2015.

He supported a number of organizations dedicated to music education, and was recognized for his contributions to the Virginia arts community when he was honored with the CenterStage Foundation's 2014 Renaissance Award. Among Robbin's numerous achievements and passions, he collaborated closely with SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community), an organization that creates life-changing programs for children of all abilities. Robbin was also a founder and active supporter of JAMinc, a Richmond organization dedicated to connecting independent musicians with a wider audience through in-school musical performances, monthly concerts, festivals, and workshops. Both of these organizations will receive the benefit of Robbin's endowment.

Robbin passed away October 10, 2015.

2023 We remember Robin with our gift of $10,000 to continue our support for the Robbin Thompson Endowment for Youth in Music

2022 This year we remember Robin with our gift of $10,000 to the The Robbin Thompson Endowment for Youth in Music -- We further have included this fund in an advertisement in the program for the 2022 Redwing Roots Festival

2021 This year we remember Robin with our gift of $10,000 to the The Robbin Thompson Endowment for Youth in Music -- We further have included this fund in an advertisement in the program for the 2022 Redwing Roots Festival

2020 COVID-19 took a toll on everyone, particularly the arts, so, this year we remember Robin with our gift of $10,000 to the The Robbin Thompson Endowment for Youth in Music --We further have included this fund in an advertisement in the program for the 2021 Redwing Roots Festival

2019 We once again remember Robin with our gift of $5,000 to the The Robbin Thompson Endowment for Youth in Music. We further have included this fund in an advertisement in the program for the 2019 and 2020 Redwing Roots Festival

2018: The Appleseeds Foundation is proud to help continue Robbin Thompson's legacy with a gift of $5,000.00 to the The Robbin Thompson Endowment for Youth in Music

2017: The Appleseeds Foundation is proud to help continue Robbin Thompson's legacy with a gift of $5,000.00 to the The Robbin Thompson Endowment for Youth in Music

2016: Robbin was friend to many in Virginia, including Fred and Carol Showker. The Appleseeds Foundation is proud to have been a FOUNDER of the The Robbin Thompson Endowment for Youth in Music, to assist the Thompson family in setting up this endowment, with a start-up gift of $50,000.00

 

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