The MFE “Sound Factory” – An El Sistema USA inspired Afterschool Program

Starting Mid-October, 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 2023-2024 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 New Creation United Methodist Church (10 West Farnum St).

  • 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 October 17, 2023 .Registrations are ongoing throughout the year, and students can register at any time. Register now!

Schedule

Sessions will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:45pm – 5:30pm at New Creation United Methodist Church (10 West Farnum St).

Tuesday 3:45-5:30pm – Early Player Ensembles – (3rd – 6th grades – Strings, Woodwind & Brass, Percussion)

Wednesday 3:45-5:30pm – All Ensembles – Improvisation and large ensemble workshops

Thursday 3:45-5:30pm – Intermediate and Advanced Ensembles (7th – 12th grades – Strings, Woodwind & Brass, Percussion)

Directors: Michael Jamanis and Matthew Woodson 

Teaching Staff: Israel Gonzalez, Katie Lankford, Rick Ferrarelli, Keith Colon, Ally Kim and Klaude Larieux

Registration

Registration for the 2023-2024 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.

Have questions? Email us: MFELancaster@gmail.com

MFE After School Program Registration

  • Music will be provided

  • All students must bring their appropriate instrument.

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