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The People's Music School provides tuition-free music education to school-aged children in Chicago who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Based on a student's age, they offer classes in general music, instrumental studies, music theory, and a variety of ensembles. Programs run after school Monday through Friday and on the weekend. Students enrolled in programs will:Attend after-school classes 2 days a week for up to 4 hoursParticipate in performances throughout the school yearTake part in engaging masterclasses with guest artistsGain skills through participating in their intensive music program that will benefit them throughout their life

Services

Musical Composition Instruction
Musical Instrument Instruction
Elk Grove Park District's Art Center offers classes in performing, visual, and applied arts for all ages. Diverse programming ensures something for everyone from ages 6 to 90 and covers activities from pottery to oil painting, theatre, and music in dedicated rooms for art and soundproof music classes designed for an optimal learning environment.

Services

Ceramics Instruction
Acting Instruction
Recording Studios
General Arts and Crafts
Musical Instrument Instruction
Niles Park District provides a wide variety of seasonal and year-round recreational programming.

Services

Golf
Basketball
Musical Instrument Instruction
Dance Instruction
Football
Tennis
Baseball
Acting Instruction
General Arts and Crafts
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Pickleball
Athletic Clubs
Babysitting Instruction
Niles Park District provides a wide variety of seasonal and year-round recreational programming.

Services

Golf
Basketball
Musical Instrument Instruction
Dance Instruction
Football
Tennis
Baseball
Acting Instruction
General Arts and Crafts
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Pickleball
Athletic Clubs
Babysitting Instruction
Offers a chance for students, ages 6-17, to learn more about music, ballet and archery.
Morton Grove Park District offers a variety of specialty programs for youth including science, robotics, sewing, theatre, cooking and more.

Services

Acting Instruction
General Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Sewing Instruction
Spanish Immersion Programs
Musical Instrument Instruction
Vocal Music Instruction
Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.

Services

Tennis
Youth Enrichment Programs
Acting Instruction
Pickleball
Sewing Instruction
Musical Instrument Instruction
General Arts and Crafts
Dance Instruction
Yoga
Gymnastics
Exercise Classes/Groups
General Recreational Activities/Sports
VanderCook College of Music offers private lessons to children and adults alike in piano, guitar, voice, all orchestral instruments, as well as jazz techniques at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Hoffman Estates Park District offers a variety of recreational programming for youth including cultural arts, dance, field trips, outdoor education, martial arts, and general recreation.

Services

Gymnastics
Field Trips/Excursions
Dance Instruction
Musical Instrument Instruction
Acting Instruction
Outdoor Environmental Education
Vocal Music Instruction
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Baton Twirling
Contracts with local professional artists to provide experiential arts workshops and residencies to under-served populations. These populations include: individuals with disabilities, low income seniors, at risk families and youth, individuals experiencing mental or medical situations, and often the general public through community events.

Artists are paid for these workshops which assists the artist in pursuing his/her career as an artist.

Works closely with partnering local organizations and schools to develop the arts programming.

Services

Arts and Crafts Instruction
Music Instruction
Acting Instruction
Acting classes for adults and children of all ages, plus dance and voice classes. Summer camps and academies for youth; call for information on dates and age eligibility.

Services

Dance Instruction
Youth Enrichment Programs
Music Instruction
Acting Instruction
Norwood Park and Brownell Community Learning Centers offer before and after school care and enrichment clubs as well as family nights and family support programs for families at Brownell Elementary School and Norwood Park Elementary School. Full-time summer programs open to all students in Lincoln and surrounding communities.

Services

Music Instruction
Extended Child Care
Youth Enrichment Programs
Private music lessons in strings, piano, guitar, voice, percussion, brass, winds, as well as composition and music theory. String Sprouts provides around 32 lessons per year and appropriately sized string instrument to underserved children free of charge.
Saturday Strings training for Elementary School Children. Students learn to play various musical instruments. String instruments include violin, cello, harp, and guitar, using both the traditional style and the Suzuki style learning method. Each student receives private lessons and group lessons.
Offers brass, vocal, guitar, and drum lessons with no prior experience required. *Please inquire if interested in learning a different instrument
Fine arts, pottery, ceramics, drawing, dance, and music lessons. Performing arts and drama classes.

Services

Music Instruction
Arts and Crafts Instruction

Character building programs for grades K-5.

Beginner band and singing programs for grades K-5.

Junior band program for grades 6-12.

Anti-violence and substance abuse prevention program targeting youth and their families living under conditions of social and economic poverty, as well as youth who are at risk of academic failure. The program uses a combination of performing arts and academic tutoring to meet its goals.

Promotes high self-esteem, determination, persistence, high academic achievement, community involvement, the importance of health, etc.

Services

Youth Enrichment Programs
Music Instruction
Niles Park District provides a wide variety of seasonal and year-round recreational programming.

Services

Golf
Basketball
Musical Instrument Instruction
Dance Instruction
Football
Tennis
Baseball
Acting Instruction
General Arts and Crafts
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Pickleball
Athletic Clubs
Babysitting Instruction
A Touch of Classical Plus introduces music education by motivating students to discover their hidden abilities while developing confidence. This service offers the study of violin, viola, and cello. Piano and early childhood music instruction are also provided. Students engage in both private lessons and groupclasses.
Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.

Services

Tennis
Youth Enrichment Programs
Acting Instruction
Pickleball
Sewing Instruction
Musical Instrument Instruction
General Arts and Crafts
Dance Instruction
Yoga
Gymnastics
Exercise Classes/Groups
General Recreational Activities/Sports
City of Palos Heights Parks & Recreation offers a variety of instructional opportunities for local youth to learn a musical instrument such as guitar, piano, violin, and viola or to develop skills performing with a music theater company.
Instruction and performance opportunities in music for children and adults.
Provides free piano lessons for children.
Participants will be placed into a band consisting of four-five musicians to learn how to participate in a rock band. Each band will perform music based on their likes. At the end of the program, participants will perform as a band at an actual performance venue.