After-School Orchestras
In partnership with the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, the AMP After-School Orchestras program provides instruction in band and orchestra instruments. All music classes take place within the after-school programs of the Department of Parks and Recreation. No musical experience necessary.
The program is offered tuition-free right in under-resourced neighborhoods to ensure that every student in Atlanta has the opportunity for high-quality and world-class after-school music education and performance opportunities, regardless of socio-economic standing. AMP provides all participants an instrument, teaching artists (paid, local, professional degreed musicians and music educators), classes, and performance opportunities. Students work on theory, technique and perform both classical repertoire and music of the African Diaspora (jazz, spirituals, Caribbean, etc.) representing the community and youth being served. The only requirement for students is to attend all classes which meet on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Classes are comprised of group lessons, music theory, and large ensemble rehearsals. Students perform two major public concerts at the AMP Center for Performance & Education each season.
The AMP After-School Orchestras program is in its 17th year of partnership with the City of Atlanta Department of Parks & Recreation, providing an exemplary wrap around program. While AMP provides music education, the City of Atlanta provides transportation from local schools to the recreation centers, a healthy snack, a supervised homework period, and a warm dinner after the AMP class. This partnership has allowed AMP to engage in a collective impact model whereby the City’s resources and expertise are leveraged to allow AMP’s time and resources to be focused on what we do best: music.
South Bend Center for Arts & Culture
1955 Compton Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Grades: 1 to 8 (most appropriate for grades 3 & up)
Instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, french horn
Class Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00pm – 6:00pm
*Due to the intensity of this program schedule, students progress rapidly on their instrument. In order to maintain the optimal program experience for all students and teaching artists, it is mandatory to attend all four days of classes each week. Looking for a similar, but less intensive program for beginners? Check out the AMP Preparatory School
AMP Provides: Instruments, teaching artists, class materials and performance opportunities.
City of Atlanta Provides: Transportation from school, homework assistance, and meals (snack and dinner).
Cost: students pay a weekly fee (on a sliding scale) to the City of Atlanta for afterschool services. AMP provides full-tuition scholarship to all students for the musical component.
Perkerson Park Recreation Center
770 Deckner Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Grades: 1 to 8 (most appropriate for grades 1 to 5)
Instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass
Class Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00pm – 6:00pm
*Due to the intensity of this program schedule, students progress rapidly on their instrument. In order to maintain the optimal program experience for all students and teaching artists, it is mandatory to attend all four days of classes each week. Looking for a similar, but less intensive program for beginners? Check out the AMP Preparatory School.
AMP Provides: Instruments, teaching artists, class materials and performance opportunities.
City of Atlanta Provides: Transportation from local schools, homework assistance, and meals (snack and dinner).
Cost: students pay a weekly fee (on a sliding scale) to the City of Atlanta for afterschool services. AMP provides full-tuition scholarship to all students for the musical component.