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Mary Ann Winterling
Elementary School

Established 2011
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12

In School Program Offerings
• Musicianship (Pre-K to 2nd Grade)
• Violin (2nd through 5th Grade)

After School Program Offerings
• Marin Level (Grades K through 2)
• Primo Level (Grades 3 – 5)
• Middle School/High School Level (Grade 6 & up)
• Exploratory Instrumental Music (Trumpet, Recorder & Violin)
• Instrumental Group Lessons
• Ensembles: Bucket Band, Beginning – Advanced Wind/String Ensembles, Orchestra, Choir, Brass Band (Composition), Jazz Band
• Leadership / Mentoring Classes & Opportunities
• Academic Enrichment
• Electives (Visual Arts, Dance, Yoga)
• Recess
• Restorative Practice Circles
• Discussions
• Snack & Supper

Extras
• Field Trips to cultural institutions in Baltimore City
• Guest Artist performances and workshops for students from groups in Baltimore and around the country
• OrchKids Summer Camp
• OrchKids Cross-Site Collaborations
• External Music Opportunities (Peabody Playing Partners, TWIGS)

Highlandtown
Elementary/Middle #215

Established 2012
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 7

Program Info

In School Program Offerings
• Musicianship (Pre-K to 2)
• Choir (3 to 5)

After School Program Offerings
• Instrumental Group Lessons
• Beginner, Intermediate, & Performance Bucket Band
• String Orchestra
• String Ensemble
• Wind Ensemble
• Piano/Music Theory
• Leadership/Mentorship Opportunities
• Latin Percussion
• Yoga/Mindfulness (provided by Mindful Me)
• Art
• Zumba
• Homework Help with tutors
• Recess
• Snack/Dinner

Extras
• Field Trips to cultural institutions in Baltimore City
• Performance Opportunities (School based, Community based)
• OrchKids Cross-Site Collaborations
• Guest Artists performances and workshops for students from groups in Baltimore and around the country
• OrchKids Summer Camp
• Outside Summer Programming Opportunities (Interlochen Summer Music Camp)
• External Music Opportunities (Peabody Prep Tuned In, TWIGS)
• Access to resources through community partnerships with Creative Alliance, Mindful Me, Dance & Bmore, Breath of God Lutheran Church, Highlandtown Exchange Club, and Y-Art Gallery

Booker T. Washington
Middle School for the Arts

Established 2014
Grades 6 through 12

PROGRAM INFO

In School Program Offerings (Grade 6 through 8)
• Band/Instrumental
• Individual & Group Instruction (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion)
• Side-by-side mentorship/learning partnership with UMBC Music Education Department

After School Program Offerings
• Instrumental Group Lessons
• Ensembles: Brass Band (Composition), Wind Ensemble
• Leadership/Mentorship Opportunities
• Homework Assistance
• Snack/Supper

Extras
• Field Trips to cultural institutions in Baltimore City
• Performance Opportunities (School based, Community based)
• OrchKids Cross-Site Collaborations
• Guest Artists performances and workshops for students from groups in Baltimore and around the country
• OrchKids Summer Camp
• Outside Summer Programming Opportunities (Ithaca Summer Music Camp, LA Phil Take A Stand Festival, Interlochen Summer Music Camp)
• External Music Opportunities (Peabody Prep Tuned In, TWIGS, BCPSS Honor Band)