Ramona's Gift to Music is a non-profit organization that helps children advance their musical studies and performance.
Awards From The Foundation
Giving The Gift Of Music To Children
The Foundation’s charitable work began with a music award for graduating students at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School—Ramona’s alma mater. As we’ve grown, so has our mission. With the support of our generous community, we’ve expanded our efforts to include band camp scholarships, group performance opportunities, music therapy, continuing education scholarships, and instrument donations to school music programs. Through it all, we remain committed to inspiring confidence and bringing the gift of music to children.
2026 RGM Award Recipients
Alyssa Leshinsky, Levittown Public School
Nicholas Castillo, North Babylon
Leander Roga, Rockville Centre
Wagner Garcia, Copiague
Kayla Ventura, Copiague
Emily Canne, Deer Park
Ava Helbock, Sayville
Maddie Forgion, Rock n Roll U
Elizabeth Smith, Connetquot
Marilena Castoro, LIHSA
Gabriel Dirla, Smithtown
Hailey Reiff, Smithtown
Abigail Rabbitt, Sachem High School North
Natalie Platero, Brentwood HS
Chloe Swartz, Kings Park


















