Barry Manilow donates piano to school district

UNIONDALE, New York—Barry Manilow is donating a piano to the Uniondale school district on Long island, and is urging others to donate musical instruments for schoolchildren to play.

Newsday reported that Manilow, 71, said music is “a vital part of a child’s education.”

Uniondale Supt. William Lloyd hopes the gift will encourage more donations.

The donation is part of the singer’s Manilow Music Project. AP