News
People's Music School is excited to announce the following:
People's Music School Receives Top Grant from the Sun Shine Project
Votes and community feedback put our program ahead of those much larger and better funded
November 29, 2011
People's Music School Student Awarded First Berklee Lollapalooza Five-Week Scholarship
Teen spends five weeks studying at Berklee College of Music's Summer Performance Program
July 28, 2011
Flutist Tinu Sonuga joins 1,000 teens from all over the world to sharpen her skills in private lessons, ensembles, and concert performances of contemporary music styles. Learn more...
People's Music School Featured on PBS' Need to Know
"Filling a gap left by budget cuts, Chicago school offers coveted music education"
Aired on April 29, 2011
We invite you to join us to celebrate our 35th anniversary, featuring a reception, dinner and performances by our students and special guests throughout the evening. Learn more...
YOURS Instructor Julie Davis Earns Abreu Fellowship
For the 2nd consecutive year, one of the YOURS Project's very own has earned this prestigious award from the New England Conservatory
Announced on April 11, 2011
We congratulate our very own, Julie Davis, for her tireless efforts teaching group lessons in violin and cello, music theory, and orchestral musicianship. Learn more...
35th Anniversary Gala
Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall: 78 E. Washington, Chicago
Held on Friday, February 25, 7-11pm
We invite you to join us to celebrate our 35th anniversary, featuring a reception, dinner and performances by our students and special guests throughout the evening. Learn more...
Former Student, Alan Pierson, Named Artistic Director of Brooklyn Philharmonic
New York, NY, January 19, 2010—The Board of Directors of the Brooklyn Philharmonic has announced the appointment of ALAN PIERSON as the orchestra's new Artistic Director, effective immediately. Alan's debut 2011-2012 season will be announced later this spring. Learn more...
Dos Santos Wins Another Award
YOURS Founder receives a YouthActionNet Global Fellowship for 2010
Congratulations are in order for Deborah Wanderley dos Santos, who has earned another impressive award for her work providing free music education to children as part of People's Music School. Learn more...