Providing “All Access” to Innovative Music Education!
The Intonation Music Workshop empowers children to become rock stars on every stage in life through innovative music education. Using donated instruments and a unique pop band curriculum, our after-school music program provides kids age 6-17 in Chicago’s under served communities with access to instruction and performance opportunities in a safe and positive environment, sparking for many a life changing sense of accomplishment and belonging. Our students learn to express themselves musically, at the same time developing essential life skills such as cooperation, practice, risk taking, and setting and meeting goals. IMW Instructors work closely with the students as they explore each aspect of the pop band format- drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals- before choosing their niche and forming a band with fellow students. The bands are then mentored through weeks of preparation for a community performance. IMW partners with social service agencies, Chicago Park District locations, Charter Schools, and other organizations in the realization of its mission.
This Winter IMW is providing access to instruments, instruction and performance opportunities for 125 kids playing in 15 bands at 8 sites throughout the city of Chicago.
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Check out this recent MusicianCorps piece from The NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams featuring IMW Instructor/MusicianCorps Fellow Cyndy Fike and The IMW/MusicianCorps Russell Square Park Program!
