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Mentor young people through music. Join the SMP team!
Tutoring with SMP is an opportunity to join a team of other musicians eager to serve our community, earn service learning hours, gain teaching experience, receive teacher training and improve your musicianship!
As a volunteer tutor, you will work with an elementary school student at one of four Central District schools (after school) once a week. As an MSMP coach, you will work with middle school students at the Garfield Community Center (evenings) once a week.
In addition to teaching students to read music and play an instrument, volunteers serve as role models and mentors. No prior teaching experience is necessary for any of our volunteer positions. We are looking for musicians (high school-aged and older) with:
We offer one-on-one positions on clarinet, saxophone, flute, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello, and percussion. If you play an instrument that is not listed, please contact us and we'll find a way to get you involved! Available Volunteer PositionsAfter School Program:
One-on-One Tutor
One-on-one tutors spend one afternoon a week mentoring a 4th or 5th grader on their instrument. They serve as the cornerstone of their student’s musical journey, and assist students not only learning the technical aspect of playing their instrument, but also how to read music and perform solo and ensemble works. People who undertake this role are taking on the responsibility of showing up every week for lessons and working to help their student achieve their musical goals.
Student Assistant
Student assistants volunteer on our group lesson days, and help our ensembles start off on the right foot. They help all students in class stay focused, make sure the content of the class is accessible to all students, and assist our Teaching Artists by demonstrating proper instrument technique. They can also act as sectional leaders if the ensemble needs to split up for more individualized attention. This is a great position for folks looking for classroom instruction and ensemble leading experience. The Middle School Music Project (Evening Program):
MSMP Coach
MSMP coaches spend one evening a week assisting students as part of the Middle School Music Project, our evening ensemble program for middle school-aged SMP alumni that meets at the Garfield Community Center. MSMP coaches lead both one-on-one/ sectional lessons and provide consistent guidance to students as they practice challenging repertoire and improve technique throughout the school year. MSMP coaches also participate in community building activities with students/fellow volunteers every week. This opportunity is available to college-aged and older volunteers. |
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