For Schools

At Rockport Music, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians, artists, and creative thinkers. Our education programs offer rich, captivating experiences for students in grades Pre-K through 12 across Cape Ann and Essex County, that connect students with world-class artists and cultivate a community of lifelong learners with a deep passion for music and the arts

In-School Residencies

Rockport Music’s K-12 in-school residency program compliments and broadens in-class curriculums through introducing a wide array of musical styles and genres all while fostering musical growth and creative collaboration. Residencies are offered free of charge to public school partners.

Opportunities include:

  • School assemblies
  • Engaging workshops in the classroom
  • Multi-day residencies with visiting artists
  • Up-close interactions and conversations with artists
  • Writing Our Musical History

For more information, fill out inquiry section below.

Artist Residency Concerts

During their visit, several of our in-school residency artists present dynamic and engaging community concerts at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. These family-friendly performances give students the opportunity to learn from these established practitioners as they take to the stage from the classroom, deepening each student’s connection to music and their curriculum.

Field Trips

Each season, Rockport Music invites local elementary-high school students to experience the joy of live performance through our field trip program at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. These free, educationally driven concerts introduce students to a diverse range of musical styles and traditions. Set in the warm, inviting, and acoustically brilliant atmosphere of the Shalin Liu, these performances spark curiosity and provide a unique opportunity for young minds to discover the joy and power of live music through dynamic performances by world-renowned ensembles.

To learn more, email Education Coordinator Greg Jukes at gjukes@rockportmusic.org.

Rockport Music Scholarships

In Honor of Susan Gray, Alec Dingee, Phil and Eve Cutter.

Each year, Rockport Music awards the Rockport Music Scholarship, given to exemplary music students from Cape Ann and the surrounding North Shore communities. The scholarships are given in honor of Susan Gray and Alec Dingee and Eve and Phil Cutter.

Photo of 2024 Scholarship Recipients: Honorees Susan Gray and Phil Cutter with scholarship recipients–Cameron Arndt and Anthony Fisichella.

Inspiring the next generation through music.
In the Schools. In the Community.

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