What it does
Musicopias mission is to provide equitable access to music education and enrichment, encouraging self-confidence, global awareness, dedication and joy in pre-k to 12th grade students and their communities.
General programming - musicopia is a leader in revitalizing school music programs throughout the delaware valley. Annually, musicopias professional ensembles and solo musicians present more than 4,497 programs that reach over 22,289 students and community members. Approximately 80% of musicopias efforts go to programs and services in low-resource schools and communities, where music education is most deficient. In addition to in-school programs, musicopia has established long-term, out-of-school performing ensembles for students who lack opportunities for both performance and study.
Adopt-a-school: currently serves eleven title 1 schools. Each partner receives a strategic assessment of their existing music program, and a customized year-long plan of programs is created to meet the needs of each school. Offerings include residency programs, instrument donations, repairs, and purchases, vocal and instrumental music coaching sessions, in-school performance ensemble and community concert support, music teacher support, and field trips to the areas cultural attractions.
Musicopia drumlines is an award-winning, after-school percussion program targeting students at risk for academic failure, with the overall goal of inspiring participants to develop musical skills, self-discipline, self- confidence, and an aspiration to push themselves to further accomplishments. The program served 896 students in 20 schools in grades k-12. Goals include building self-efficacy/discipline amongst students, providing teacher training opportunities for alumni, and preparing students to perform and/or study music education at a collegiate level.