MusicianCorps
Announcing 2009-2010 MusicianCorps Fellows! Inaugural Class from Bay Area, Chicago, New Orleans & Seattle complete national training camp, launch service in schools, neighborhoods, children's and VA hospitals and other sites. Training participants (pdf).
MusicianCorps will increase youth achievement and leadership by expanding access to music education. In exchange for 1-2 years of service, MusicianCorps Fellows receive a living stipend, health care and training. Key program components include:
- National Summer Training Camp for MusicianCorps Fellows;
- 10-month term of direct service with ongoing site-based training and development;
- National assessment and impact evaluation;
- Year-end Summit to foster best practices, collaboration and momentum for the field.
MusicianCorps Program Components
A. Summer Training Camp – MusicianCorps National Training Camp prepares Fellows for their service in classrooms and communities. The Camp includes two weeks of intensive study followed by a third week of on-site practicum with observation and feedback. Ongoing training and leadership development will complement pre-service study and strengthen MusicianCorps Fellows’ commitment to music and public service. Training curricula under development include:
- Core curriculum and group engagement on teaching, learning and facilitation practices, evaluation, service and social entrepreneurship
- Class Management: small groups and one-on-one student tutoring and mentoring;
- Unit planning, Assessment & Teaching to the Standards;
- Teaching Methods to engage at-risk youth w/ diverse skills and backgrounds;
- “Music Public Service:" including: history, music-based advocacy, community-based and youth organizations and health interventions;
- Music educational software;
- Leadership and team building including group reflection and service learning;
- School-based/ site-specific training with teachers and nonprofit organizations.
B. Recruitment & Selection – MNS will partner with colleges, music conservatories, community-based organizations and popular website communities to recruit musicians. MNS has already secured partnerships with many such entities in pilot cities and nationally. MusicianCorps Fellows are selected on the basis of their musical ability, commitment to community service, diversity and the specific skill sets required by individual direct service placements. MNS ill work closely with local sites to recruit and select the Fellows.
C. Activities, Outcomes, Measurements – Following the Training Institute, Fellows will begin a 10-month term of direct service in high-quality music education and mentoring for at-risk youth – both in school and afterschool. Direct service activities may include:
- Teaching Musician: Plan a curriculum and lead a class or small group;
- Music Mentor: provide one-on-one support for gifted and special needs students(IEPs);
- Music Lab Leader: Teach music educational software self-directed learning activities;
- Classroom/Clubhouse Assistant: Assist the lead teacher or afterschool director with classroom management, transition facilitation, and ensuring a safe environment;
- Musician Mentors Leader: Create and lead a Musician Mentors program.
- Music Volunteer or Guest Coordinator: Manage musical guests and volunteers;
- Band, Ensemble or Choir Director: Lead groups in collaboration and performance;
- Community-based, public performances and volunteering for “hidden audiences.”
Youth who work with MusicianCorps Fellows will demonstrate measurable progress as musicians, students and young leaders. MNS also measures program impacts on the Fellows themselves as well as placement site leadership.
PDF Download: Table of MusicianCorps Outcomes and Measurements
