School Year Programs
Enriching school curriculums by offering dynamic music programs that cultivate students' talents and foster a love for performing arts.
Through our comprehensive instruction, students learn to master instruments and collaborate harmoniously in diverse ensembles such as drumline, full band, and dance groups. We provide a platform for students to develop essential skills like teamwork, discipline, and creativity while showcasing their musical abilities through captivating performances.
Popular School Programs
Dance
Drumline
Music
Dance classes offer kids a great place to socialize and hone interpersonal skills in a team-oriented environment, promoting unity.
Music
Drumline
Music
Students are taught the basics of music theory and instrumentation, while learning how to play in an ensemble.
Drumline
Drumline
Drumline
A unique activity that infuses HBCU style beats and movement using percussion instruments.
Saturday Sessions
Enriching school curriculums by offering dynamic music programs that cultivate students' talents and foster a love for performing arts.
Through our comprehensive instruction, students learn to master instruments and collaborate harmoniously in diverse ensembles such as drumline, full band, and dance groups. We provide a platform for students to develop essential skills like teamwork, discipline, and creativity while showcasing their musical abilities through captivating performances.
Workforce Development
Our workforce development program in the arts offers a dynamic pathway for individuals to cultivate their creative talents while acquiring essential skills for professional success. Through a blend of hands-on training, mentorship, and industry insights, participants gain practical experience in areas such as visual arts, performing arts, and arts administration.
From honing technical proficiency to developing communication and collaboration skills, our program equips aspiring artists with the tools and confidence needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape. By bridging the gap between artistic passion and practical expertise, we empower individuals to pursue fulfilling careers and make meaningful contributions to the cultural and creative industries
HOW WE WORK
We offer tailor made music programs to Chicagoland Schools, Park Districts and Communities where little to no programs currently exist. Programs take place before, during and after school hours.
We provide instruction and resources for all program types listed below
· General Music
· Instrumental Theory (Concert, Jazz, and Marching Bands)
· Vocal Theory
· Video/Audio Recording Technology
· Visually Impaired and Special needs
· Summer Camp
Our programs use music instruction as a means of expression, social connection and development. Students are taught in three specific areas: Instrumental Theory (learning to play instruments of the Brass, Percussion, Woodwind, Keyboard and String family), Voice Theory (how to use their voice as an instrument through basic music theory including scales, notes, rhythm, key signature and harmony) and Sound Recording Technology (how to mix audio and video tracks and create rhythmic beats).
Music Box Foundation ignites this passion for music through the 4E Endeavor:
- Explore varying manners and methods in which music influence and affects students’ lives. Through this exploration students recognize the scope and breadth of the musical landscape and their place in it.
- Educate students in three specific areas of music theory, voice theory, and sound recording technology. Students receive lessons and direction from experts in the field as they work toward the completion of a cohort project. Students will receive instructions that will introduce them to instruments of the Brass, Percussion, Woodwind, Keyboards, and Guitar families. We will create a sound map for students to keep them involved where they will learn fundamental reading and notating music and performing with these instruments.
- Expose students to many forms of music. Students will attend live performances and study the history of music types indigenous to the US (i.e. jazz, blues etc.). Students will gain exposure to marching and concert band traditions of HBCU through annual college tours as well as through participation in school activities and performances.
- Empower students to make rational and informed decisions in pursuit of a career in music. We facilitate positive self-esteem and promote a sense of independence while providing peer interaction and sense of community.
