Phase II – Restoration

• Lowell Mason, born in Medfield, Massachusetts in 1792, was the most famous American musician of the 19th century. His birthplace was slated for demolition unless it could be moved.
• In August 2010 the Lowell Mason Foundation obtained approval to move the house to Green Street in Medfield.
• On April 19, 2010 the Lowell Mason Foundation moved the house to 59 Green Street.
• The Foundation is now raising funds to secure and restore the home and develop the location as a museum, and office space to promote music education.

• Leader in American Church Music
  
  • Composer of over 1,600 hymns
  • Set Nearer my God to Thy to music
  • Wrote the music to Joy to the World
• Father of music education in America
  
  • In 1827 appointed president of the Handel and Haydn Society
  • 1832 Founder of the Boston Academy of Music
  • First Music Superintendent of the Boston school system
  • Conducted teacher training conventions which profoundly influenced the teaching of music in schools
  • Wrote the music to Mary Had a Little Lamb

• Establish a Lowell Mason museum
• Make the house available for research and collegial study of early American architecture and construction techniques
• Provide historical focal point for the beginning of music education in the United States.
• Provide office space for music educators
• Provide practice and recital space for area students and musicians
• Deliver cultural programs to the community
• Support current and future music educators through educational outreach for music in our public schools.

• Established in 2010 as a 501(c)(3)
• Consists of community and music educators throughout the country
• Website, Facebook Page, and email lists that exceed 2500 followers, subscribers, and registered users in first year of existence.
• Presence at both national and local music educator events
• Sponsored multiple musical outreach concerts and events in first year of existence.

• 50% - Household Income: $100,000+; median $97,748
• 58% - Occupation: Management or Professional
• One of the top ten school districts in Massachusetts as determined by standardized testing (MCAS)
• 2008 Medfield High School was named a Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education as academically superior; one of only 55 nationwide, and one of two from Massachusetts
• High School String Orchestra, Jazz and Flute Ensembles, Concert Band and Concert Choir earned Gold or Silver Medals at either the District or State level in 2009-2010
  

Why as a local business you should support this effort?

Once renovated this building will house a museum with unique historically significant artifacts from the beginnings of music education and theological music in this country. It will draw a steady stream of music tourists from throughout the country who wish to experience a connection to the beginnings of these industries today. This effort is the most significant activity today to increase foot traffic into the downtown Medfield area thereby increasing the business opportunities for our local business partners. By supporting this effort now you will be helping to expedite this vision and having a direct influence on the timeline.

Why as a music industry business you should support this effort?

Once renovated this building will house a museum with unique historically significant artifacts from the beginnings of music education and theological music in this country. It will draw a steady stream of music tourists from throughout the country who wish to experience a connection to the beginnings of these industries today. One of our target audiences, Music Educators, have influence on purchasing decisions across the country for your products and services. By contributing you have the opportunity to be associated and marketed along side our message to thousands of music educators throughout the country. This provides an opportunity to associate yourself with an organization that is working to support your industry through our support of our music education legacy that began with Lowell Mason in the Boston Public Schools.

Why as a non-music industry business you should support this effort?

Once renovated this building will house a museum with unique historically significant artifacts from the beginnings of music education and theological music in this country. It will draw a steady stream of music tourists from throughout the country who wish to experience a connection to the beginnings of these industries today. 

One of our target audiences, Historians and Historical Architects, have influence on purchasing decisions across the country for products and services that are incorporated in building projects across the country. By contributing you have the opportunity to be associated and marketed along side our message to thousands of historians, historical architects, and historical renovation specialists throughout the country.

This provides an opportunity to associate your business with an organization that is working to support your industry through the renovation of one of the most historical relevant structures, in one of the most historically interesting communities in the state of Massachusetts. This process of renovation is being watch both far and wide with historically significant discoveries already made such as the assessment of the age of some of the beams used in construction dating back to as late as 1650’s. Supporting this effort now will showcase your business in a lasting legacy of support for this industry’s efforts to preserve our heritage.