. . that the Maria Kaupas Center sponsors a robust music program for
third through sixth graders in its after school programming?
On Monday afternoons, Maria Sandoval, a Maria High School alumna, teaches 6th graders thebasics of guitar.
Some enterprising students come back to the MKC through the week to practice on their own.
We are deeply grateful to Harmony, Hope, and Healing for bringing their “joyful noise” to us every Tuesday afternoon.
Ms. Tina and Ms. Anna Belle, along with volunteers from St. Xavier University, share their passion for music with eager learners.
Voices lifted in song, bodies swaying to the melody; the tinkling of chimes; the beat – beat – beat of the drums,
Lessons in basic note-reading . . . and the songs they produce on the recorder
hands exploring and gaining confidence on keyboards –
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The music programs at the MKC offer young people opportunities to learn something new
that has the potential to bring them joy in the future even as it
gives them tools to help them succeed in the present.
According to an essay written by Joanne Lipman and published in The Wall Street Journal just last week,
“there is compelling evidence that it [music education] can boost children’s academic performance and help fix some of our schools’
most intractable problems.”
A family concert will be held to showcase the talents of these aspiring musicians on
Thursday November 4th at 4:00
in the MKC Community Room.
We would also like to extend an invitation to Catalyst administrators and teachers to attend this very special event.
We know your students would love for you to come.
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