Nick Jonas delivers message in a PSA for Battle of the Bands music campaign, explaining why music matters for students. The Jonas Brothers' drummer/backing vocalist encourages people to help saving music education as school budgets are being slashed nationwide.

"Music inspires creativity and keeps kids in school," the 17-year-old musician said in the video. "But there are thousands of students who do not have access to the benefits of music education. Don't let our music be silenced."

In addition to raising awareness for music education, Nick Jonas also invites teenagers to create and submit a video of their garage band, glee club, freestyle, orchestra, or any other musical performance. The winners will be selected by a panel of expert and celebrity judges and flown to NYC to perform in front of music execs at Apollo Theater.

This effort is a partnership between DoSomething.org and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. The campaign will run from March 1 to April 16.

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Joe in Brothers && Sisters ?

(RTTNews) - Though the Jonas Brothers are currently on hiatus from musical endeavors, rumor has it that Joe Jonas is keeping busy on the set of ABC's hit series Brothers and Sisters. The singer is said to have accepted a role as the younger version of Balthazar Getty's character, Tommy, MTV.com reports.

Jonas will reportedly be appearing in two episodes of the drama, which will also feature Rachel Leigh Cook in the role of the young Nora Walker, who is played by Sally Field.

In a recent interview with E! Online, Jonas confirmed that he is passionate about acting and that fans can expect to see him in a variety of roles.