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 date for 2022-2023 is September 6, 2022 for all 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.
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.