Our Work

Walk The Beat White Lake Area gives the gift of music to local residents.

Our free lessons, instruments, and education program provides children and young adults in the community the ability to learn and grow through music. Awards from funds raised during the 2022 event were given out at The Playhouse at White Lake on March 30, 2023.

The applications form for
Spring 2024:

Walk the Beat White Lake Area
supports the community, businesses, musicians, and nonprofits.

Our annual street music festival and raffle partner with local businesses, sponsors and nonprofits. On the third Saturday afternoon in July, thousands of people come out to “walk the beat” throughout the downtown areas of Montague and Whitehall. This live cultural performance provides opportunities for working musicians, free musical entertainment brings business into the community!

For questions on “Our Work” or on the award process, please email: wtbawards@gmail.com

Walk the Beat White Lake Area distributes awards to 19 area students in 2023!

  • Youth Educational Programs

    Walk the Beat accepts written requests for instruments, music lessons, voice lessons, or other musical educational opportunities to give youth a chance to learn and grow.

  • Become A Volunteer


    Volunteer registration is always open. Be a part of Walk the Beat’s cool music scene. You can request information on volunteer opportunities at Albion, Grand Haven, or White Lake Area Walk the Beat Music Festivals.

  • Donate An Instrument

    Have an old instrument in your home? We will refurbish your instrument and find it a new home with a youth in the White Lake Area. New instrument donations are always welcomed!

  • Sponsor

    Consider supporting Walk the Beat’s educational programs and community events through a sponsorship or a monetary donation.