Queen City Music & Leadership Program

Queen City Music & Leadership is an After-School, Grant Funded Music Program for Manchester students.

Open to students grades 6 – 12 who live in the Manchester area, this program brings together inspiring faculty to provide private lessons, ensemble experiences and other classes for in-depth music learning and personal development opportunities. QCML is a great place to form lifelong friendships while developing leadership skills that will help you regardless of your career choice.

The program includes:

Semi-private lesson with a dedicated professional

A loaner instrument if needed

Leadership Training

Participation in an auditioned orchestra or ensemble

Music theory classes

Piano lab classes

Participation in choir

Guided practice and mentorship

Program Structure

Participants of the program meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM at the Music School.

During their time at Manchester Community Music School, students will have:

  • Structured Lesson Time – A 30-minute small group lesson comprised of students of similar levels
  • Ensemble Opportunities – Students will have the opportunity to participate in a Manchester Community Music School ensemble
  • Music Theory Classes
  • Piano Lab Classes
  • Leadership Coaching – Students will be presented with a variety of leadership opportunities including:
    • Team building exercises
    • Mentorship by community leaders
    • Performances/instruction by guest artists
Apply to Join

For more information, contact Polly Towner at polly@mcmusicschool.org.

DISCLAIMER:

$40 annual registration fee per student is added to tuition cost,
maximum $80 fee per family.

Payment of this fee is NON REFUNDABLE

Snow Day Alert:

Closed Monday, February 23rd, due to winter weather. School re-opens on Tuesday the 24th for make-up classes only. NHYE rehearsals cancelled. Happy Winter Break!