Welcome back, Joy Machines!

We are so excited to have our Kidznotes students back in the classroom! Our new year began October 9th as we welcomed new and returning student musicians back to the Durham nucleo.

Beginners are choosing instruments under the guidance of older peers, teaching staff, and volunteers. It's so fun to see the sparks of excitement and anticipation as our first-time musicians find their sound.

Returning students are growing! Kidznotes provided new instruments to returning students to accommodate growing bodies. We are proud to be able to provide quality instruments to all students each year, thanks to generous donors.

Would you like to donate to Kidznotes? Click here!

UNC School of the Arts Visit on Oct 26th: UNC School of the Arts double bass and cello faculty Paul Sharpe and Brooks Whitehouse will visit cello sectionals and Abreu Orchestra to perform, assist, and share information about the amazing opportunities through NC School of the Arts.

Duke University chamber music students to visit Nov 2, 21, 30. We are excited to welcome Duke University students in the Advanced Chamber Music class to work with our advanced ensembles. The Duke students will perform for and rehearse side-by-side with Kidznotes students as mentors. We are grateful to our guests who can spark interest in college learning in our students.

Fall Sharing on Nov 14: Our students are hard at work and will share their progress in an informal musical sharing for their peers and families at 5:30 PM.

Click Here to See the Full 2023-2024 PY Calendar on our Website

We are thrilled to welcome Beth Murgitroyd and Cassandra Trinity Anderson to the Kidznotes Board of Directors. Both bring an incredible wealth of knowledge and depth of experience to the team and we're so grateful to have them.

Beth Murgitroyd,

Trustee and Board Member

The Murgitroyd Foundation

“My parents enrolled me in music lessons even when it was a financial sacrifice; it was the greatest gift I ever received. I love that Kidznotes offers opportunities that provide immediate benefits, and the potential for longer term benefits for the rest of the students' lives. My hopes and dreams are that the current programming will strengthen and flourish, bringing this opportunity to even more families.”

Cassandra Trinity Anderson

CEO

Kingdon Soldier, LLC

"The philosophy of El Sistema mesmerizes me; it is what drew me to be involved in a richer capacity. I also love how Kidznotes teachers execute lessons — igniting fun and joy in the process — and seeing staff who themselves are artists, never letting go of their dreams. Watching this balance of love of community and seeing this gift to the world has been thrilling to behold."

Click Here to Learn More About Our New Kidznotes Board Members

We're searching for

Part-Time Program Assistants and a new Executive Director!

Do you know someone who is interested in working part-time with Kidznotes? We are seeking Program Assistants to work closely with our students before class, at check-in, and assist administratively during program hours. Check out the job description here!

The Board of Directors has engaged moss+ross, a leading firm in the southeast, to head the Executive Director search and transition.