Mission Statement and Objectives:Orchestrating Diversity promotes the positive development of young people through the provision of thorough and advanced courses in music history, theory and performance. We encourage students' development through the careful nurturing of their mental and emotional health, guidance and support of their educational pursuits and promotion of their spiritual growth. We encourage collaboration as well as the
personal success of each student while providing a structure advancing their active engagement towards their chosen future.
Service Opportunities:- Student Music Instructor for Beginners Program: To instruct basic instrumental music lessons to inner-city youth as part of the El Sistema St. Louis initiative.
- Early Childhood Movement and Music Instructor: To assist in the coordination of a basic music and movement program for pre-school students using the Delcroze Eurhythmics technique as part of the El Sistema St. Louis initiative.
- Teaching Assistant in Music Theory, History or Musicianship: Actas a teacher's assistant providing one on one learning activities with students having difficulty learning the curriculum of the El Sistema St Louis Program.
- Rehearsal Volunteer: Assist with rehearsals of youth; help with set-up, facilitation, take-down, etc.
- Instrumental Music Educators: A skilled performer with experience working with students age 10-14 will provide one-on-one beginning instrumental training for inner-city students in an after-school environment. Lessons will include basic music literacy and all aspects of music performance on chosen instrument. A systematic pedagogy will be provided to assist the instructor on issues relating to learning models, discipline and the nature of the program. Assistance will also be provided to guide the instructor in dealing with the special issues often associated with the population.
Days/Times:- Student Music Instructor for Beginners Program: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 p.m. - 6 p.m..
- Early Childhood Movement and Music Instructor: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5 p.m.
- Rehearsal Volunteer: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-Noon
- Teaching Assistant in Music Theory, History or Musicianship: SUMMER ONLY Monday - Friday as available 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 11 - noon from June 10 through August 2.