Portfolio: Woodlawn string instrument program

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Woodlawn is promoting the The Woodlawn String Instrument Program (SIP) as part of the New Communities Program's Community Investment Portfolio. The program will teach 40 youth, ages 6 to 12, to play the violin, viola or cello. Instructors from The Music Institute of Chicago will come to Andrew Carnegie, a local public school, every Saturday for 30 weeks.

Portfolio Woodlawn Music Program

A model program is already underway.

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Enrollment will be first come, first served with a $6 weekly instrument rental fee, which will allow families of different backgrounds to come together in a high achievement setting. Instructors use the Suzuki method, which requires active involvement by parents or guardians.

BENEFITS

The program will enhance community development through the nurturing and development of young minds. It will model parental involvement in children's lives, spur creation of additional cultural projects, and advance Woodlawn's status as a quality mixed-income community. SIP will supplement existing youth programs such as athletics, academics, arts, community service, entrepreneurship and technology training. These programs have helped students improve their grades and expand their skills.

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

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Woodlawn housing is in high demand.

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Metropolitan Area Group for Igniting Civilization, Inc. (MAGIC), a youth service organization based in Woodlawn, offers programming that provides youth the opportunity to grow, explore new ideas and achieve their potential. MAGIC's program portfolio includes a mural arts program, leadership development for young men and young women, and youth organizing training.

LOCATION

Andrew Carnegie School Dorchester Avenue and 61t Place

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY


$60,000 for first year
$32,000 for instructional costs
$22,000 for staff
$6,000 for refreshments

OVERALL PROJECT VALUE


$375,000 over five years

TIMELINE


Spring 2007 Student/family recruitment
September 2007 Program launch

PARTNERS

Apostolic Church of God, The Music Institute of Chicago, Andrew Carnegie Elementary School, Woodlawn Preservation and Investment Corporation, The University of Chicago

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Joseph Strickland
773.290.2313
jstrickland@magicchicago.org