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We are delighted to announce that Project STEP is a finalist in the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program awards!

Project Step a finalist in the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards

This year, 376 organizations from across the country applied for this award, and 50 were chosen as finalists. Which ten programs win the award will be decided by the end of June.
Winners travel to the White House for a ceremony where First Lady Michelle Obama presents the award.

 

We are thrilled to report that Lev Mamuya, 16 year old cellist in Project STEP, won First Place in the Sphinx Competition February 15th!

Lev Mamuya wins First Place in the Sphinx Competition

You can watch his performance for the finals online here.

Congratulations Lev!

 

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*** New Values, Vision and Mission Statement of
Project STEP, June, 2010
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Core Values

Lauren Brown
Lauren Brown, viola, warming up before a performance at the Museum of Fine Arts for their Art in Bloom

(1)  We believe that the classical music profession should reflect racial and ethnic diversity.

(2)  We believe that children, if identified at an early age and immersed in long-term, rigorous music instruction, can flourish as professional classical musicians and as individuals, regardless of their ultimate career choice.

(3)  We believe that our students can reach their full potential when held to high standards and provided with the support and active engagement of teachers, mentors, family members, and alumni.

(4)  We believe that music can change lives and that the disciplined study of classical music enhances educational opportunities and opens doors for our students and their communities.

Vision Statement

We envision a world in which the classical music profession reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of our communities.

Mission Statement

Project STEP recognizes that certain racial and ethnic minorities are vastly underrepresented in classical music. Our mission is to address this imbalance by identifying musically talented children from underrepresented Boston communities and providing participants in our programs with comprehensive music and string instrument instruction.  We set the highest standards for our students, provide mentoring and performance opportunities, and create a network of support for our students, their families, and their communities.

Audition information can be found here.

Project STEP is grateful for major support from:

Boston Symphony Orchestra

National Endowment for the Arts

  NEWS
  SAVE THE DATE for Project STEP’s 30th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 at 3pm. Email info@projectstep.org for more information.
     
     
  Click here for pictures from Owen Young’s masterclass at Project STEP on Sunday, November 11, 2013 at Symphony Hall!
     
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  “Through violin lessons, theory class, orchestra, chamber music, concerts and master classes with world-class musicians, Project STEP has given our family a lasting gift: deep joy and pride as our children, along with their peers of African-American and Latino descent, reap the rewards of determination and perseverance.”  - Project STEP parents Larry and Sharon Byrd
INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORS:   Boston Symphony Orchestra | New England Conservatory | Boston University School of Music