CitySongs is an after-school program for students in grades 4-8. At CitySongs, we use music and performance to develop confidence, competence, and individual potential in our students. Through meetings held two days a week and performances throughout the year, the CitySongs program promotes healthy youth development, artistic achievement, and a community celebration of diversity.
There are no auditions and no fees to join; all students willing to work with us are invited! A music director, a social work/education director, and many volunteers and student interns staff the CitySongs program. We perform 15-20 times a year, and every rehearsal includes educational/homework time, small- and large-group social skill building, and music rehearsal. Our musical repertoire is diverse, and we include discussions about erasing prejudice and racism, social skills, goal setting, conflict resolution, stereotypes, anger/stress management, community service, and peer pressure.
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