Musical Instruments Donation Program

Morris Knolls High School, Rockaway, New Jersey

The Neal Casal Music Foundation (NCMF) continues its mission of donating musical instruments to students at Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway, NJ where Neal graduated in the class of 1987. The music gear presented to Morris Knolls was purchased by NCMF through funds raised from outreach to Neal's extensive fanbase, as well as the foundation’s arrangement of a donation from iconic instrument manufacturer, Fender Guitars.

Casal's longtime manager and friend Gary Waldman who serves as the NCMF Executive Director along with NCMF Board Member Willa Scantlebury and staff member Mark Seibel visited the school on April 29 to personally present the instruments to students and faculty.

“Neal loved his days as a young rocker at Morris Knolls High School back in the big-hair ’80s,” says Waldman. "I think he would be thrilled that we’ve been able to give other young musicians some great instruments to play in his honor.”

Pictured Left to Right:
Jeffrey Palma / Morris Knolls High School student
Tyler Skelly / Morris Knolls High School student
Willa Scantlebury / Neal Casal Music Foundation Board Member
Kiersten Krogstad / Morris Knolls High School student
Mark Seibel / Neal Casal Music Foundation Merchandise Manager
Gary Waldman /  Neal Casal Music Foundation Executive Director
Alexandria Stevenson / Morris Knolls High School student
Dan Schwartz / Morris Knolls High School band director