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 diverse backgrounds and musical interests of students. All programs are 100% free for students.

Courses

Drumline • Modern Band • Music Production • Pitch + Rhythm • Beginning Band & Jazz Band • Orchestral Strings

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