The Hickory Music Factory serves over 20,000 people in the community each year.
Mission
Building futures through music by teaching, performance and community outreach.
About HMF
The Hickory Music Factory (HMF) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 2012 by Tony Eltora and Rick Cline. Their vision was to provide students and the community with more meaningful opportunities to learn, create and experience music in addition to fostering an environment of creativity and originality. The Hickory Music Factory places a particular emphasis on youth, and has programs designed to empower them through a variety of musical avenues.
“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.”
― John Lennon
What we achieved in 2022
Provided lessons and programs for 150 + students each week
Fostered an environment of creativity based on music
Provided summer camps, group ensembles and workshops
Served thousands of people in the community through events and performances
Promoted culture in the community
Taught 6,000+ lessons
Performed our “Roots To Rock” program in all Hickory City Elementary Schools
Provided open mic night's, drum circles and community outreach programs throughout the year
Awarded 15 scholarships to students for lessons and programs
Provided after school music program to youth in the area