Richard Harris, executive director of the Miami Music Project, checks in with a winter update…

“This fall the Miami Music Project began its journey to bring classical music to the public schools of Miami-Dade. In five days the ensemble performed to over 2,100 children and ten days presented 24 educational and interactive concerts.  The response was overwhelming. Here is what some of the teachers had to say:

• “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 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

Watch this short video titled “Miami Music Project Fall 2009 School Presentations”

for an overview of what’s been possible so far thanks to the John S. & James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge award.School Performance (1 min) from Miami Music Project on Vimeo.