Tuning In To Music – Overview
Tuning In To Music
2006 to Present
$1.1MM+ Investment
Creating access to GPS music ensembles by providing free private music lessons for under-resourced students 4-12th grades
- 477 unique students benefited
- 17,800 hours of music instruction
- Educational partnership between GPS music teachers & the CT School of Music
- Instruments taught: violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, trombone, trumpet & saxophone
- Capstone experience: year-end recital
We are proud to report that since TITM’s inception, there is an increased participation of Greenwich’s diverse student body in many of the performance ensembles at Greenwich High School, the middle schools, the GHS Music Festival, and Western Regionals. A few students have even participated in the Performance Series at Carnegie Hall!
The importance of music in a young person’s life was championed for many years by the late Mary Radcliffe, a long time Greenwich Alliance supporter and former President, Greenwich Symphony Orchestra.
“How lucky these children are to have music in their lives, and to learn instrumental skills and musicianship at an early age! It leads to a lifelong priceless gift of cultural/artistic enrichment and enjoyment. Your organization makes this possible for Greenwich’s children. Congratulations!”
What’s Being Said…
Students:
I took lessons in the Tuning In To Music Program. I was given instruction where I could grow as a student and I was able to play at Carnegie Hall. I am now a flute teacher and I want to be able to give back what I was given when I was a kid.
TITM funded “Master Classes” where exceptional professional musicians spent an afternoon teaching the students as well as performing for the students and their families. As I look back on my 8 years with TITM, these classes have been the most memorable. Having the opportunity to learn from professional violinists has been an enlightening and motivating experience. I was able to see the level of skill and array of different music I can reach as I continue my commitment to the craft.
TITM deepened my appreciation for the arts and has been a source of motivation to continue my passion for music as I enter college.
Teachers:
Music education is vital to a growing child, the impact of learning an instrument and participation in an ensemble benefit’s one’s self-esteem and confidence that leads to other opportunities for success in life.
The private supplemental lessons offered with Tuning In To Music help with practice time and provide the important support necessary to sustain the student’s interest, trajectory and perseverance.
Giving the student an instrument is only one step. Adding private lessons gives them the chance to experience the highest level of music possible.
Tuning In To Music students are at a more level playing field in their ensembles and more confident because they play and sound better.
Contact Us
Greenwich Alliance for Education
48 Maple Avenue, Suite 302
Greenwich, CT 06830
203.912.9543
julie@greenwichalliance.org
boardchair@greenwichalliance.org
EIN#: 20-4356460