Tuesday, October 13, 2026
MEDIA ALERT
STEPHEN E. CODELLA, MD MEMORIAL
FOUNDATION PRESENTS $10,000 CHECK TO BRING MUSICOPIA’S MODERN BAND
PROGRAM TO PHILADELPHIA STUDENTS
CHECK PRESENTATION AND MEDIA
EVENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2026
PRESS
CONTACT:
CONTACT: Mark Schulz
Mark@Musicopia.org
| 215-829-9522 x 115
PHILADELPHIA, PA: The Stephen
E. Codella, MD Memorial Foundation invests $10,000 to
bring Musicopia’s modern band program to Philadelphia students, with
a media event and check presentation.
WHEN:
Tuesday,
September 15th, 3:00PM
WHERE:
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School 6301 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
19120
WHO:
Kate Lombardi- Musicopia President & CEO.
William Valencia-Hostos Charter School Music
Director and Instructor
Mark & Catherine Codella- Stephen E.
Codella, MD Memorial Foundation
WHAT:
The Stephen E. Codella, MD Memorial Foundation is
investing $10,000 to bring Musicopia’s Modern Band program to students at
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School in Philadelphia, creating new
opportunities for young people to experience the confidence, creativity and
connection that come through making music.
The investment reflects the Foundation’s commitment to
creating meaningful, lasting opportunities in the areas that mattered deeply to
Dr. Stephen E. Codella, including education, medicine, music and hope. Music
was an important part of Dr. Codella’s life, making the partnership with
Musicopia a particularly personal way to honor his legacy while providing
students with access to high-quality music education.
Through the $10,000 commitment, Musicopia will support
the implementation of its Modern Band program at Eugenio Maria de Hostos
Charter School, providing resources for curriculum development, teacher
support, and programming designed to engage students through contemporary
music.
Modern Band offers an innovative approach to music
education, inviting students to learn and perform music they recognize and
connect with while developing musicianship, collaboration, creativity and
self-confidence. By making music education accessible and relevant, the program
can help students discover talents and interests that extend far beyond the
classroom.
“Steve had a lifelong love of music, and it brought him
tremendous joy throughout his life,” said Mark Codella, Stephen’s father and
Founder and President of the Foundation. “This investment is about sharing that
joy with young people who deserve the opportunity to discover what music can
mean in their own lives. We are proud to partner with Musicopia to create
something that honors Steve while making a tangible and lasting difference for
Philadelphia students.”
ABOUT THE STEPHEN E. CODELLA, MD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
The Stephen E. Codella, MD Memorial Foundation was
established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Stephen E. Codella by
supporting programs and organizations that reflect the values and passions that
defined his life. Through investments in education, medicine, music, and
initiatives that provide hope and opportunity, the Foundation is committed to
creating meaningful and lasting impact in the communities it serves.
ABOUT MUSICOPIA
Musicopia’s mission is to inspire, educate, and connect
children, youth, and their extended communities through collaborative music and
dance experiences. Founded in 1974, Musicopia has helped nearly half a million
young people experience the benefits of first‑hand exposure to the arts and is
a recognized leader in rebuilding and revitalizing arts programs across Greater
Philadelphia. In 2026, Musicopia merged with Musicopia Dance (formerly Dancing
Classrooms Philly). Musicopia serves over 25,000 students annually through
school-based music and dance education, an afterschool string orchestra
program, an afterschool drumlines program, the Walter R. Garrison Arts Leadership
Academy, a ballroom dance academy, community arts programming, the Philadelphia
Lullaby Project, and its Gift of Music Instrument Donation Program. For more
information, please visit www.musicopia.org.
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