‘Idol’ Finalist Bo Bice Gives Clarinet To Schools

First Published: June 16, 2009 9:47 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Caption ‘American Idol’ rocker Bo Bice keeps an eye out on the red carpetFormer “American Idol” finalist Bo Bice has donated a clarinet to an instrument drive in Nashville, Tenn.

Bice, who was on the show in 2005, delivered the clarinet on Saturday to collection officials, who said he used it when he was younger. It was described as in mint condition.

The drive was organized by the Nashville Alliance for Public Education and the Country Music Association.

The instruments will be turned over to music programs in local public schools.

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