MHOF’s core programs and services are:

MEDSS® (Music [and Arts] Education District Support Services): MEDSS is an innovative districtwide assessment and consulting service that utilizes data and teacher feedback to identify and address the challenges and barriers both at individual school sites as well as systemically throughout the district that are creating inequities for student access and participation in quality, sequential, and sustainable music and arts programming at every school. MEDSS focuses on why these challenges and barriers exist in order to then implement customized solutions that directly impact teachers and students at scale throughout the system. MEDSS informs and empowers district administrators, principals, teachers, communities, funders, and other stakeholders as to the current state of music and arts, plus the types and amounts of resources and supports needed to serve every student, within every classroom, and at every school throughout the entire district.

Musical Instruments Program: MHOF provides musical instruments and related equipment/accessories free-of-charge to K-12 public schools, with a focus on low-income communities. Our quality vetting and granting process is unique by working with each school to customize specific needs that address student enrollment, instrument sharing, replacing aged/broken instruments, and teachers borrowing from other schools.

Music Rising: MHOF administers this program focused on rebuilding school music programs in the aftermath of natural disasters, restoring vital music programs and helping communities recover through the power of music. Music Rising was originally co-founded by U2’s The Edge and legendary music producer Bob Ezrin.

Holland’s Heroes: This nationwide network of school district arts leaders is dedicated to transforming arts education. By fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and using data to drive equitable solutions, the group works to expand student access to inclusive, high-quality arts learning and experiences across the country.