‘Everyone Can Make Music’: New England Conservatory announces free summer music program

BOSTON — The New England Conservatory (NEC) and the City of Boston have partnered together and launched a free summer music program.

The four-week long program called ‘Everyone Can Make Music’ is for Boston students in grades 3­–5. The program is a testament to NEC and the City’s shared vision of promoting equitable access to music education.

“The Everyone Can Make Music program is an invitation and declaration that music is for everyone,” said Andrea Kalyn, NEC President. “Our ongoing partnership with the City of Boston fills us with pride as we bring this exceptional opportunity to Boston-area students, nurturing their musical talents and unlocking pathways to new horizons.”

The program is a scholarship-based music learning experience for 30 students entering grades 3–5. Students will learn performance, theory, composition, and history of music from NEC faculty in courses titled “I Can Sing” and “I Can Play”.

“The City of Boston is thrilled to partner with New England Conservatory to offer this free summer music program,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This program provides an opportunity for students to explore their musical interests and talents that will help to ensure that more Boston students have access to quality music education.”

Session one will take place during the weeks of July 31–August 4 and August 6–August 11. The second session will take place during the weeks of August 14–18 and August 21–August 25.

Priority placement will be given to Boston residents and Boston Public Schools students with demonstrated financial need and the deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 28.

The Everyone Can Make Music summer program expands on the December 19, 2022, announcement that NEC secured a $14.5 million grant to increase access to high-quality music education for Boston’s children.

Breakfast, lunch, and an end-of-day snack will be provided to all students courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Rebecca’s Culinary Group.

For more information on the Everyone Can Make Music summer program and application details, visit the link here.

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