Grantee Database
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
Grant Year
2024-25
Grant Program
Arts Education – Exposure
Award Amount
$16,203.00
Project Description
With help from the California Arts Council, Music in the Mountains will expose and engage children from systematically under-resourced priority rural schools to Common Core standards-based, accessible and equitable musical and theatrical arts education programming.These standards will be achieved through presenting school-age children concerts at a professional performing arts center with a high-quality professional orchestral and theatrical cultural practitioners. Through music and theater, students will learn and experience the relationship between music and other artistic disciplines as well as its relationship to history and culture providing Common Core standards-based programming offering deep cultural resonance for students who would otherwise lack any meaningful access to vital cultural arts programming. Additionally, student outcomes will be supported by providing teachers with pre-concert access to curriculum based study guides and post-concert artist talkbacks.
Organization Summary
Since 1982, Music in the Mountains has annually produced concerts and education programs for children and adults. Since 1982, it has held orchestral, choral and chamber music concerts, as well as extensive education programs – both in and outside of the classroom. The concerts serve approximately 10,000 listeners. The education programs serve 6,000+ children through Music for Young Minds, Youth Orchestra, First Notes after school music classes, student concerts, and the Young Musicians Competition Adult education programs, including vocal workshops, Zoom music lectures, and professional musician mentoring serve approximately 1000 people per year.
During the pandemic, MIM shifted its programming to online platforms, producing over 250 hours of virtual content for more than 30,000 households. The online offerings included, 10 concerts, 15 short videos, nine months of virtual choir and youth orchestra rehearsals, and more than 80 hours of other education programs and virtual music workshops.
For decades MIM volunteers have made the organization’s programming possible. In 2023, over 250 people donates nearly 5000 hours of their time to connect, inspire and serve their community through great musical programs and education.
Organization
Music in the Mountains
Address
131 S. Auburn Street
Grass Valley
95945
County
Nevada
Region
Upstate
Phone
(530) 265-6173
Congressional District
California's 1st congressional district
State Assembly District
District 1
State Senate District
District 1
