About Us
Background
After a year of planning, research, fundraising and social outreach, Christian's Music for Minors became an official Connecticut state registered charity in early 2018. Armed with a strong understanding of the importance that music can play in the life of a young person, Christian Arrie Boudreau created Christian's Music for Minors at the age of 15 to provide opportunity to those who have a strong desire to pursue their love of instrumental music though may not have the financial resources to do so.
Mission
Our goals are simple, yet challenging just the same: collect gently used instruments via donation (or purchase at nominal cost), have them repaired/refurbished if determined to be of good value, then provide them to children or organizations that service children, at no cost in an effort to foster a love of music.
Who we are
Christian Boudreau, now age 22, founder of Christian's Music for Minors, is primarily responsible for publicity and fundraising efforts. Christian graduated in May 2020 from Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, CT where he performed as the principal clarinetist in the CRH symphony orchestra and enjoyed solo opportunities on alto sax and flute in the Jazz Band. Christian was an active member of the CRH Arts Concentration Program allowing him to develop his craft while participating in both large and small ensemble groups. Prior to joining Choate, Christian performed in a variety of ensembles at the Hartt School as well as in the Northern Regional Music Festival for both their concert and jazz bands. In June 2019 Christian and the CRHO completed a concert tour of Italy where they performed for audiences in Rome, Florence and Cremona. The group also performed at the Kennedy Center in February 2020 after which they received a standing ovation. Christian completed post graduate studies at Avon Old Farms School where his instrumental talents on saxophone and flute took center stage. Christian is currently a senior at Wesleyan University in CT where he is pursuing pre-law studies in gov't and psychology, enjoying the music scene and fostering his love of baseball as a member of their varsity team.
Gavin Boudreau, age 18, joined Christian's Music for Minors in June 2018 taking on the responsibilities of web design, instrument evaluation and condition enhancement needs. Gavin followed his brothers footsteps, graduating from Choate Rosemary Hall in May 2024 where he served in the Arts Concentration Program as principal oboist in the symphony orchestra and clarinetist in the advanced chamber ensemble. In addition, he enjoyed performing with the Connecticut Youth Symphony Orchestra for the fall of 2021 while continuing his studies under the direction of Charles Huang (Oboe) and Gene Wie (clarinet). Gavin has also performed with the Hartt School's Philharmonia Wind (clarinet) and Harmony Wind (oboe) ensembles, as well as in the Regional and Allstate Music Festivals. Gavin was selected as a member of the 2022 NAfME All-National Concert Band, performed with the new York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall in 2023 and participated in both the Boston University Tanglewood Institute and New England Music Camps honing his Chamber Music skills. Gavin is currently a freshman at Northwestern University pursuing dual degrees in Classical Clarinet Performance at the Bienen School of Music and Biology in the Weinberg College of Arts and Science.