Beginning in October, the Miami Music Project Ensemble began its mission of performing classical to Miami-Dade public school students. In five days the group performed to over 2,100 Miami-Dade students – and were overwhelmingly pleased with reactions from performers, teachers and students. Executive director Richard Harris passed along some first-hand feedback…

• “It was amazing that this enthusiasm was full-throttle at each and every school we attended.  This will be one the fondest and most memorable musical experiences I have had yet and I have never signed so many autographs.” – Sam Hyken – MMP instrumentalist.
• “There is no doubt in my mind that we succeeded in linking classical instruments and music to contemporary popular music– which is something that I think is absolutely essential to the future success of live art music. I’m confident that all of our audience learned from our show… even if they were having too much fun to realize it.” – Andy Roseborough – MMP instrumentalist
• “This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to see musicians of their caliber interacting with students” – Audrey Carballo, Teacher, Bob Graham Education Center, (K-8)
• “I can’t help but smile anytime I think about the cheers of the kids, and the smiles and excitement on their faces; this is what classical music should be.” – Jason Koi, MMP instrumentalist
• “I found my students humming in the hallways and saying, Miss Cooper I have that song stuck in my head! When are they coming back? Tell me the name of the instrument that girl was playing!” – Leslie Cooper, Teacher, Richmond Heights Middle School