The community music scholars program for the 2011-2012 season
Melissa Douglas, Program Coordinator
For students from Philadelphia public and parochial elementary and secondary schools*
The Community Music Scholars Program (CMSP) is an initiative of the Music Preparatory Division of the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University. CMSP provides a comprehensive program of jazz and classical music instruction for school-aged Philadelphia children who have limited financial means. The program offers:
- individual lessons in all standard orchestral instruments (including saxophone)
- three levels of music theory class
- jazz and string ensembles
- chamber music
*How to enter the Community Music Scholars Program:
Philadelphia public and parochial school music teachers must first recommend children for this program. Annual auditions are then held to identify the most qualified instrumentalists for participation in the program.
Who:
Currently, the program services over 160 students from Philadelphia public and parochial elementary and secondary schools.
When:
Saturdays mornings during the school year for 30 weeks.
Where:
Instruction is provided on the Temple University Main Campus in Presser Hall (2001 N. 13th Street)
Faculty:
Professional music instructors from the Philadelphia area as well as Academic Interns from the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University.
Commitment:
Students are required to audition annually. Those accepted into the program will receive a scholarship from the University which subsidizes the majority of the cost of participation; all student are responsible for the remaining portion of tuition. Additional financial assistance is available for qualified participants. Regular attendance and promptness are required at all lessons and classes.
For more information:
Contact Melissa Douglas, Program Coordinator
Phone: 215.204.8326
E-mail:musicprep@temple.edu
PHILADELPHIA STRING PROJECT AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY+
(Approved site by the National String Project Consortium)
Helen Kwalwasser, Master Teacher
Tracy Parente, Lead Teacher
What:
Group instruction in Strings
Who:
3rd, 4th or 5th grade beginning string students. No audition required.
When: Twice weekly September through May
Where: Main Campus of Temple University.
Fee: $35 per semester
For more information
Contact Melissa Douglas, Program Coordinator
Phone: 215.204.8326
Email: mdouglas@temple.edu
+Funding subsidizes the majority of the cost of participation. Students are responsible for a nominal portion of the tuition.
To become a supporter of this or other programs at Temple Music Prep:
Please contact our office:
Phone: 215.204.1512
E-mail: musicprep@temple.edu
Or fill out our on-line Contribution Form.
