Barry Manilow is honoring music teachers across the U.S. through his Manilow Music Project, awarding $10,000 grants to educators like Ashley Siegrist from Bay Port High School in Green Bay. Siegrist will use half of the grant for new band instruments, with the rest going to her, and will be recognized at Manilow's concert. The initiative aims to support schools facing budget cuts in music programs, having donated over $10 million in instruments and scholarships. Other winning teachers, like Daniel Perelstein from Washington Technology Magnet High School in St. Paul, will also receive grants and recognition at Manilow's concerts. Manilow's philanthropic efforts extend to multiple cities on his Last, Last Tour, emphasizing the importance of music education in schools.