Our programs foster Creativity through Music for both children and
adults. Our children's programs educate and empower young children from
pre-school through teen years. Programs include scholarships for
weekly classes, and a one
hour program that can be presented in schools. Areas of study include but
are not limited to: Visualization, vocalization, composition of original works
using traditional methods and improvisation. Students are always
encouraged to create their own music. Instrumentation includes but is not
limited to: piano, guitar, cello, violin, flute, trumpet, drums and
percussion. Genres include classical, jazz, traditional folk, and all
popular music styles. Internships for high school and college age students
offer practical music career training. Adult music educational programs benefit
professional musicians, music students of all ages, and the public at large.
RAINBOW PROJECT Interactive Music Education Program Preschool – 5th
Grade
An interactive and fun 1-hour program presented in schools and day camps, where
students participate by singing and playing rhythm instruments, that fosters
creativity, respect for nature and animals, and living harmoniously with other
people. Exercises include writing a song as a group and rhythmical
movement-dance. Students learn, create, and sing songs that teach musical
concepts including notes, rests, rhythmic values, chords, and harmony. The program is
performed and facilitated by professional teachers-musicians and has
been presented successfully in both suburban
and inner-city settings.
MUSIC
LESSON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This program
offers funding for children demonstrating musical ability, creativity,
and motivation, for private study of a musical instrument, whose
families may lack the financial means to purchase an instrument and/or pay
for weekly lessons. GRPF collaborates with schools, music teachers, educators,
and community members, to find the students who qualify. GRPF also
works with retailers and individuals in the community who can provide
after-market instruments for student’s use in this program.
Experienced teachers possess exceptional skill, have degrees in music pedagogy,
music education, music performance, certifications in
vocal coaching or have a masters degree in the instrument being taught.