Summer music lessons are within reach for Tucsonβs low-income families, thanks to a volunteer-run program at St. Philipβs in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson Summer Music, a local nonprofit, provides free private instrument lessons, group music theory classes, group vocal lessons and ensembles to children ages 5 to 13. All lessons take place weekly and end in a final recital where the students get to βshow off their new skills,β said Shelby King, the programβs director.
The program, in its seventh year, is completely volunteer-run so the number of children it can serve depends on the number of volunteers it draws each summer.
βWeβre looking for volunteers on all instruments and vocals,β King said. βIt is a really rewarding program for everyone involved. The families are so grateful for the opportunity, and the teachers, as volunteers, bring incredible passion and heart to the program.β
Students and those interested in volunteering can apply and get more information online at tucsonsummermusic.com. Students must apply by June 4.
Lessons begin June 11 and run through the end of July.
