MICHAEL JAMES RICHARDS
Memorial Fund
The MMF Fund provides students from diverse backgrounds, the opportunity to learn about various segments of the music industry, from the offices to the stages to the front of house while also developing a strong sense of community, character, self-awareness and fostering team building and general well-being.
This fund was established to accept donations in memory of Michael James Richard to honor his life, his love for music and his desire for a career in the music industry.
A unique program for students of Park City High School
Michael James Richards
August 1st, 2001 – September 7th, 2019
Michael had a voracious appetite for all things music; he was a collector of vinyl, was always on the lookout for limited edition artist hoodies to add to his collection and grew up immersed in the live music world of Mountain Town Music. But more importantly he was a generous, charismatic, funny kid with a huge heart who marched to the beat of his own drum and cared deeply about his family, friends and his community.
Mountain Town Music has enhanced my musical and professional skills beyond measure. Through participation in scholarship-funded music programs in my early teens, I was provided with outstanding music instruction and countless opportunities to perform on stages with professional staff and production. The skills I gained through those experiences have enabled me to pursue a career in music and perform on stages of all sizes – most recently the American Idol stage. I will be forever grateful for the performance opportunities and learning experiences provided to me by my Mountain Town Music family. I would not be where I am without them.