Access: Addressing the City’s Resource Gaps in Music Education We believe every child should have access to joy and beauty through the life-affirming and character-building pursuit of the arts. Committed to equitable access to music, Tune Up Philly
Within 10 years, Tune Up Philly has proven that its model
provides music education in Philadelphia’s most under-
creates happy musicians who take pride in their artform
served areas of Philadelphia where resources and access
and abilities. These students take with them the values
to music instruction are limited. In addressing these gaps
learned in Tune Up Philly—dedication, goal-setting,
in arts access through school partnerships, Tune Up
creativity and teamwork—beyond their time in the
Philly makes participation in music a reality for hundreds
program, and many go on to become critical members
of students and families.
of every audition-based ensemble and magnet and arts high school in the city.
TUNE UP PHILLY PARTNER SITES
A The City School (Fairmount Campus) 860 N 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
B People for People Charter 800 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
C The City School (Poplar Campus) 910 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
D The City School (Spruce Hill Campus) 4115 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
E St. Barnabas Catholic School 6334 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
F St. James School 3217 W Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
G Salvation Army Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
H St. Helena-Incarnation Catholic School 6101 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
I Marianna Bracetti Academy 1840 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
MAP: With nine program sites ranging from Southwest Philly to Fairmount and throughout North Philadelphia, Tune Up Philly works to remove barriers and ensure that the performing arts represent our city’s demographics.
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