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In-School Programs

Open to All

Classes are open to all students in grades 5–12, fostering musical growth, collaboration, confidence, and real-world experience through public performances.

Fully Embedded

Designed for every child, our in-school programs are fully embedded in partner schools' curricula, providing the skills, resources, and opportunities for students to thrive.

Always Free

Six in-school programs, each designed to reflect the musical interests of students. All programs are 100% free for students.

Courses offered

Drumline Modern Band Music Production Pitch + Rhythm Beginning Band & Jazz Band Orchestral Strings
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What We Teach

Courses

Drumline

Drumline

This 100% percussion-based course is one of our most rigorous and disciplined programs. Students work together as a unit and learn rudiments, reading music and cadences for performances. These ensembles are featured in after-school sports games, award ceremonies and public performances.

Instruments Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Tenor Drum
Grades 6–12
Modern Band

Modern Band

In this guitar-driven ensemble course, students master basic techniques, develop their knowledge of chords and learn to read music. Students perform Spanish-influenced instrumental music as well as popular songs.

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Percussion, Voice
Grades 6–12
Music Production

Music Production

This non-genre specific course requires no previous musical training and offers students the opportunity to compose, arrange and mix their own music. Students create their own beats and express themselves through songwriting.

Technology iPads, Recording Stations, Voice
Grades 5–12
Pitch + Rhythm

Pitch + Rhythm

The foundation for all early learning programs. This fun and interactive course focuses on developing a basic understanding of music through percussion instruments and vocal training — providing students with the musical foundation for a successful transition into middle school.

Instruments Voice, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion
Grade 5
Beginning Band & Jazz Band

Beginning Band & Jazz Band

This brass and woodwind focused course is geared towards first-time band students. Repertoire ranges from popular songs to marching band hits and jazz standards.

Instruments Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Tuba, Baritone Horn, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion
Grades 6–12
Orchestral Strings

Orchestral Strings

This course familiarizes students with string instruments and orchestral percussion. Students focus on instrumental technique, intonation, reading music and learning both classical and popular repertoire.

Instruments Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Percussion
Grades 6–12
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