Katy Perry, Lupe Fiasco, Jordin Sparks and Matthew Morrison Join The VH1 Save The Music Foundation's 2012 Ambassador Class

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is thrilled to announce its 2012 Ambassador Class, dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in our nation's public schools. Since 1997, The VH1 Save The Music Foundation has provided over 1.8 million children with the gift of a complete education that includes music. The Foundation's Ambassador Program, comprised of prominent musicians, athletes and stars of the film world who have committed to being the Foundation's most powerful advocates and fundraisers, have helped raise over 1 million dollars to support the Foundation's cause.  Joining Alumni Ambassadors like Beyonce, Colbie Caillat, Jamie Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield and Gavin DeGraw, the 2012 VH1 Save The Music Foundation Ambassador class includes: Katy Perry, Matthew Morrison, Lupe Fiasco, Gavin Rossdale, Jordin Sparks, Vanessa Carlton, AJ McLean and Chris Daughtry. The initial announcement for the 2012 Ambassador Class was made by Chris Daughtry on VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live."

Throughout the year, the Ambassador Class will continue to raise awareness for The VH1 Save The Music Foundation and deliver key messages about the importance of music education in a young person's life. They will help increase profits to further the Foundation's goal of providing instrumental music education programs in U.S. public elementary and middle schools. Ambassadors will even perform at select national events and visit with public school students to share their experiences of how music has impacted their lives, passion and careers.  

"We are thrilled to welcome Katy Perry, Matthew Morrison, Lupe Fiasco, Gavin Rossdale, Jordin Sparks, Vanessa Carlton, AJ McLean and Chris Daughtry to this year's Ambassador Class," said Paul Cothran, Executive Director of The VH1 Save The Music Foundation. "We could not ask for a more impressive group of supporters and are grateful to all of the Ambassadors for spreading our valuable message and inspiring a new generation to make music an integral part of their education. Their involvement will help us continue our efforts to ensure that every child is given the wealth of knowledge in instrumental music education."

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation began its Ambassador Class program in 2008 with Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Chris Webber, Gavin DeGraw, NE-YO, John Rzeznik, Natasha Bedingfield, The Fray, 3 Doors Down and Venus Williams. The program continued with the 2009-2010 class, which included Jason Mraz, Nick Lachey, Kelly Clarkson, OneRepublic, Fall Out Boy, Mandy Moore, Chrisette Michele and Colbie Caillat. Last year's Ambassador Class consisted of superstars Amber Riley, Ciara, Jewel, John Legend, John Mayer, Lifehouse and Sara Bareilles. This year's Ambassadors will be added to the incredibly talented list of supporters and bring the Foundation one step closer to restoring instrumental music education in the U.S.

For more information on the Ambassador Class please visit: http://www.vh1savethemusic.com/ambassadors

About The VH1 Save The Music Foundation:

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in America's public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child's complete education. To date, VH1 Save The Music has provided more than $48 million in new musical instruments to 1,800 public schools in more than 100 cities around the country, impacting the lives of over 1.8 million children.  The 2012 Ambassador Class - dedicated to raising awareness and funds to benefit The Foundation - includes: Jordin Sparks, Katy Perry, Gavin Rossdale, AJ McLean, Vanessa Carlton, Matthew Morrison, Chris Daughtry and Lupe Fiasco.  To get involved and learn more about the Foundation's 2012 exclusive sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.vh1savethemusic.com or follow us on twitter @vh1savethemusic.

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SOURCE The VH1 Save The Music Foundation