MELODY - A Program of The Music School of Delaware

Music Enriches the Lives of Delaware Youth (MELODY)


Student playing a violinThe Music School of Delaware has partnered with Presbyterian Church of the Covenant’s EDGE for Tomorrow program to provide our MELODY program. The mission of MELODY is to teach life and community-building skills through music while making quality music education accessible to all. The program includes string instrument instruction, ensemble participation, Bucket Band, Music Fundamentals Class, and other musical activities. Currently in its fourth year of operation, MELODY accepts incoming students at each site who will be entering 1st grade in the fall.

The program runs Monday-Thursday while school is in session from 3:30pm to 6pm.

Homework help and nutrition are also provided. Regular attendance for the duration of the program day is required. There is no cost for the program or any materials. To help support this program, please consider making a donation!

For more information about becoming a partner school, program sponsor, or starting your child in music classes, please email Mary Jane Vanvestraut, Associate Dean, at melody@musicschoolofdelaware.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

We are looking for interested adults who would be interested in volunteering with our MELODY students.

For interested adults:
  • Please fill out a volunteer form.
  • You will need to pass a criminal background check, processed by The Music School of Delaware.
  • All adult volunteers will need to complete the required units of training, including trauma-informed practices training and child abuse prevention training, provided by MELODY.
For interested youth volunteers:
  • Please fill out a volunteer form.
  • A parent will need to sign a permission slip in order for you to be able to volunteer.
CLICK HERE for volunteer job descriptions
CLICK HERE for the volunteer application form

Please contact Bri Rosa-Scott, MELODY Program Coordinator at melody.delaware@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for your willingness to volunteer.

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This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.

The Music School of Delaware is proud to be an active partner in the IN Wilmington Arts Campaign.
 
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