In-School Programs
Classes are open to all students in grades 5-12, fostering musical growth, collaboration, confidence, and real-world experience through public performances.
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.
Six in-school programs, each designed to reflect the musical interests of students. All programs are 100% free for students.
Courses
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.
Instrumentation: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals, and Tenor Drum
Grades: 6-12
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.
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Percussion, and Voice
Grades: 6-12
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 gain the opportunity to create their own beats and express themselves through songwriting.
Instrumentation/Technology: iPads, Recording Stations, and Voice.
Grades: 5-12
Pitch + Rhythm
Pitch + Rhythm is the foundation for all early learning programs. This fun and interactive course focuses on developing a basic understanding of music through the use of percussion instruments and vocal training. The course provides students with the musical foundation necessary for a successful transition into middle school.
Instrumentation: Voice, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, and Percussion
Grade: 5
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.
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Tuba, Baritone Horn, Clarinet, Flute, and Percussion
Grades: 6-12
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.
Instrumentation: Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, and Percussion
Grades: 6-12
Our Music Footprint
Central Miami
Jose De Diego Middle School
Horace Mann Middle School
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School
Miami Central High School
Miami Edison Senior High
Booker T. Washington Senior High
Coral Gables Senior High
Northwestern Senior High
Young Men’s Preparatory Academy
Liberty City Middle School
Madison Middle School
Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle School
Citrus Grove Middle
Brownsville Middle School
Edison Park K–8
Morningside K–8
Dr. Henry Mack/West Little River K–8
Earlington Heights Elementary
Olinda Elementary
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary
YMU Studio
Miami Beach
Miami Beach Senior High
MAST Academy
Nautilus Middle School
Fienberg Fisher K–8
North Beach Elementary
Treasure Island Elementary
Mater Beach Academy
Hebrew Academy
Miami Gardens
SEED School of Miami
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Norland Senior High
Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior
Lake Stevens Middle
Carol City Middle
Norland Middle School
Andover Middle School
Henry Filer Middle
North County K–8
Myrtle Grove Elementary
Henry Reeves K–8
Carrie P. Meek/Westview K-8
Barbara Hawkins Elementary
Miami Gardens Elementary
Skyway Elementary
Brentwood Elementary
Lake Stevens Elementary
Carol City Elementary
North Glade Elementary
Beacon College Preparatory Academy
Robert Renick Educational Center
South Dade
Homestead Senior High
South Dade Senior High
South Ridge Senior High School
South Dade Middle School
Homestead Middle School
Redland Middle School
Richmond Heights Middle
Leisure City K–8
Gateway Environmental K–8
Coconut Palm K–8
Air Base K–8
Mandarin Lakes K–8
Pine Villa Elementary
Redland Elementary
Florida City Elementary
Dr. William Chapman Elementary School
West Homestead K–8