Our Signature Programs
Be a part of our Miami Music Project family!
Children’s Orchestras
- Developing academic, cognitive, and social skills needed for success in life.
- Creating engaged, contributing members of society and future leaders.
Program start dates for 2020-2021 is as follows:
- August 24, 2020 – Liberty City Chapter
- September 7, 2020 – Little Havana, Little Haiti, Miami Springs and Miami Gardens Chapters.
Demographics
Community Chapters
Each community we serve is unique but are all connected through our collaborative network of orchestras!
Miami Springs Chapter *
Miami Springs Elementary School
51 Park St., Miami Springs, Fl 33166
Liberty City Chapter *
Charles R. Drew K-8 Center
1775 NW 60th St., Miami, Fl 33142
Little Haiti Chapter *
Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary
120 NE 59th St., Miami, Fl 33137
Miami Gardens Chapter **
Carol City Elementary School
4375 NW 173rd Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33055
Little Havana Chapter ***
Citrus Grove Middle School
2153 NW 3rd St., Miami, Fl 33125
All instruments taught at this chapter. Transportation from other chapter locations is provided to the Little Havana Chapter.
* Instruments provided: String and Brass
** Instruments provided: String and Woodwinds
*** All Instruments provided
Levels Offered
Level I: Prelude Orchestra, 0-1 year of experience
Level II: Debut Orchestra, 1-3 years of experience
Level III: Intermezzo Orchestra, Approx. 2-5 years of experience*
Level IV: Sinfonia Orchestra, Approx. 3-6 years of experience*
Level V: Leaders Orchestra, 4+ years of experience*
* Entrance by placement audition.
Leaders Orchestra
The Leaders Orchestra is comprised of the Children’s Orchestras most advanced student musicians. This top-level ensemble performs the highest caliber repertoire at prestigious venues across Miami-Dade with access to unique opportunities such as:
- Masterclasses with professional musicians from the Cleveland Orchestra.
- Biweekly rehearsals with New World Symphony Fellows through MusicLab.
- Audition preparation for music schools and summer festivals.
- Coaching provided by esteemed clinicians and conductors such as James Judd,
Michael Tilson Thomas, and Gustavo Dudamel, and - Side-by-side performances with NWS Fellows and FIU Music students.
To schedule an audition, please email Gabriel Benitez, Program Coordinator at gabriel@miamimusicproject.org.
Summer Music Camp
- Intensive 4-week session culminating in a spectacular final performance.
- 4 hours of daily instruction available for students to continue musical studies in a fun a safe environment.
Provide a cross-community bridge connecting students from different communities.
Students participate in:
- Sectional and orchestra rehearsals.
- Daily repertoire analysis.
- Intensive social development activities.
Instilling a passion for classical music, teamwork, and a shared commitment to the joy of music making!
Eligibility Requirements
One of the following must apply:
- Current and/or past Miami Music Project students.
- New students with at least 1 full year of experience on string, wind or brass instrument. (audition required)
- New Students with NO experience must be between 5th and 7th grade.
Levels Offered
Beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Ages 6-18.
Teaching Artist Training Program
We take the commitment to provide the best musical instruction to our students very seriously.
- Provides a comprehensive set of workshops and expert coaching experiences.
- Equips faculty with practical tools needed for success in classrooms.
“A Teaching Artist (educator) is a practicing professional artist with the complementary skills, curiosities, and sensibilities of an educator, who can effectively engage a wide range of people in learning experiences in, through, and about the arts.”
– Erich Booth, Noted Arts Educator
Enrichment Opportunities
- Free access to the community’s most renowned cultural events.
- In collaboration with community partners such as the Adrienne Arsht Center, New World Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra Miami, and others.