The MFE Sound Factory, an El Sistema Inspired After School Program

Starting in January, Music For Everyone hosts an after school music program featuring strings, percussion, brass, and woodwind. Youth musicians are invited to join The MFE Sound Factory, working together in a stimulating, interactive, and creative environment. MFE underwrites all expenses, allowing students to attend at no cost to the participant, expanding the musical opportunities available to them. If a child you know is interested in participating, please register online or or fill out the form below.

Our in-person after school music program resumes in October and runs through the duration of the 2024-2025 school year. All students, regardless of instrumentation, are encouraged to attend all three days of the after school programming. Sessions will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at The Ware Center (42 N Prince Street).

  • Work together in a stimulating, interactive, and creative environment.
  • All music Students 3rd – 12th grade welcome.
  • MFE underwrites all expenses, allowing students to attend at no cost to participate.
  • The program will begin on January 14, 2025 .Registrations are ongoing throughout the year, and students can register at any time. Register now!

Schedule

Starting January 14th* the in-person schedule will be:

  • Tuesday 3:45-5:30pm – Combo Ensembles – Improvisation and large ensemble workshops (5th – 12th grades – Strings, Woodwind & Brass, Percussion)
  • Wednesday 3:45-5:30pm – Beginner Ensembles – (3rd – 6th grades – Strings, Woodwind & Brass, Percussion)
  • Thursday 3:45-5:30pm – Intermediate and Advanced Ensembles (7th – 12th grades – Strings, Woodwinds & Brass, Percussion)

*Please Note: No students will be admitted before 3:30pm into The Ware Center for rehearsal.

Directors: Michael Jamanis and Matthew Woodson 

Teaching Staff: Israel Gonzalez, Katie Lankford, Rick Ferrarelli, Keith Colon, Genevieve Chapin, Frances Miller and Klaude Larieux

Registration

Registration for the 2024-2025 Sound Factory is open. Please fill out the form below. Also, please note, registrations are ongoing throughout the year, and students can register at any time.

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MFE “Sound Factory” After School Program Registration 2024-2025 School Year

  • Music will be provided

  • All students must bring their appropriate instrument.

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