MusicWorks!
Tax deductible
MusicWorks! is a free, daily after-school string orchestra program for K-5 students at The Heights Center in Harlem Heights, one of Lee County’s most underserved communities. Inspired by El Sistema, the Venezuelan music program that promotes human opportunity and development for their most vulnerable children, MusicWorks! uses music as an instrument for social transformation, empowering children to acquire values and achieve their full potential, positively affecting their society through the study and performance of music.
Students receive group lessons, large ensemble instruction, music theory and fundamentals classes, and interactive master classes with renowned artists and ensembles. MusicWorks! students have successfully performed at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall prior to select Gulf Coast Symphony concerts, and played for a sold out audience of 1800 people!
Every student enrolled in MusicWorks! receives a full-tuition scholarship, covering the costs of instruction from professional Teaching Artists, all necessary musical supplies, and new instruments. 32 students were enrolled in MusicWorks! in year 1. For year 2, we have 45 students enrolled and a waiting list of 14!
THE RESULTS OF MUSICWORKS! YEAR 1 WERE ASTOUNDING!
90% of students improved at least 1 core academic grade
•20% of the grades were improved by 1-4 percentage points
•60% of the grades were improved by 5-10 percentage points
•20% of the grades were improved by 11-20% points
86% of participants improved at least 1 Personal/Social Growth skill
•14% of participants maintained Satisfactory measures the entire school year in all categories.
Decreases in the amount of time missed at school
•25% of participants decreased their days tardy from school
•25% of participants decreased their number of absences from school
•10% of participants decreased their number of days early out from school
Unanimous positive parent/guardian feedback
•100% of parents surveyed indicated they believed their child’s involvement in MusicWorks! increased the child’s academic achievements
•100% of parents surveyed indicated they believed their child’s involvement in MusicWorks! increased their social and behavioral skills.
MusicWorks! was funded in year 1 through support from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, individual donations, and grants from the D'Addario Foundation and Bireley Family Foundation. We are proud to again receive support from the SWFL Community Foundation, which has provided 1/5 of the funds for year 2.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE PROVIDING THIS VALUABLE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAM TO THE STUDENTS OF HARLEM HEIGHTS!
When we work together, we can truly make a difference and positively improve our community.
Students receive group lessons, large ensemble instruction, music theory and fundamentals classes, and interactive master classes with renowned artists and ensembles. MusicWorks! students have successfully performed at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall prior to select Gulf Coast Symphony concerts, and played for a sold out audience of 1800 people!Every student enrolled in MusicWorks! receives a full-tuition scholarship, covering the costs of instruction from professional Teaching Artists, all necessary musical supplies, and new instruments. 32 students were enrolled in MusicWorks! in year 1. For year 2, we have 45 students enrolled and a waiting list of 14!THE RESULTS OF MUSICWORKS! YEAR 1 WERE ASTOUNDING! 90% of students improved at least 1 core academic grade
•20% of the grades were improved by 1-4 percentage points
•60% of the grades were improved by 5-10 percentage points
•20% of the grades were improved by 11-20% points
86% of participants improved at least 1 Personal/Social Growth skill
•14% of participants maintained Satisfactory measures the entire school year in all categories.
Decreases in the amount of time missed at school
•25% of participants decreased their days tardy from school
•25% of participants decreased their number of absences from school
•10% of participants decreased their number of days early out from school
Unanimous positive parent/guardian feedback
•100% of parents surveyed indicated they believed their child’s involvement in MusicWorks! increased the child’s academic achievements
•100% of parents surveyed indicated they believed their child’s involvement in MusicWorks! increased their social and behavioral skills.
MusicWorks! was funded in year 1 through support from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, individual donations, and grants from the D'Addario Foundation and Bireley Family Foundation. We are proud to again receive support from the SWFL Community Foundation, which has provided 1/5 of the funds for year 2. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE PROVIDING THIS VALUABLE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAM TO THE STUDENTS OF HARLEM HEIGHTS!
When we work together, we can truly make a difference and positively improve our community.
Organizer
Melissa Barlow
Organizer
Fort Myers, FL
GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
