Project SOAR
Partnership Program with IDCFS - Project SOAR
The CMD currently works in partnership with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) Project SOAR (Statewide Opportunities for Art and Recreation) offering music instruction to foster children in the Chicago area. Established in May 1995 as Pathways to Development, the SOAR program provides children in foster care with opportunities to explore, pursue and develop their interests, talents and abilities in the fine arts, sciences and humanities. The goal of the program is to assist children in developing meaning and direction in their lives. Through collaboration with high quality community arts organizations, the program enables children to attend classes in music, visual arts and dance. The CMD offers instruction in piano, violin, flute, clarinet, and percussion through the SOAR Program.
School Partnership Program
DePaul Community Music partners with a number of schools throughout Chicago to provide after-school private and duo musical instruction to interested students. Collaborations are tailored to the individual needs of each school and are designed to complement each school’s interests and curriculum. For information on this program please contact the Partnership Coordinator 773/325-7262.
Logan Square Campus
We are pleased to announce a partnership with St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Logan Square (2649 N. Francisco Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647). Founded in 1900, St. Luke’s serves the many diverse communities of the Logan Square neighborhood with its innovative programs. Lessons are offered in flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, cello, guitar, percussion, piano and voice. Additional class offerings include Prelude Choir for students in first and second grades and Musical Theatre Workshop for Teens.
