When Luis Correa ‘18 walks the halls of Hibbard Elementary School, he’s not just an educator—he’s an example of the full-circle impact
See our students perform!
Join us at an upcoming concert, starting with our Winter Spectacular: a two-part concert on Sunday, December 15 at the historic Riviera Theatre with 300+ students from our Uptown Academy and SLAM programs! Featuring a wide range of musical performances.
Check out our full line-up of winter concerts here.
We're not just teaching music.
We are teaching young minds how to think, how to problem solve, how to collaborate through music. We set high expectations for all students. We deliver a rigorous curriculum that demands musical and behavioral excellence. We root all of this in a strong culture of support.
One of the only music schools of its kind.
The People’s Music School is the largest completely tuition-free music school serving Chicago metropolitan area children, focusing on removing barriers to access for students who otherwise would not have the opportunity of intensive music instruction.
Big Night: Crescendo!
Join us on Friday, February 21 for our annual Big Night gala! Enjoy an evening of brilliant student performances, a premier dinner & drinks, inspiring community stories, and an exciting live auction benefitting tuition-free music education! This year, we are thrilled to be honoring Michael Buck for his contributions to the crescendos of our students and our school.
GET INVOLVED
Attend an upcoming event!
View our event schedule and join us at an upcoming community event or concert.
Join our Associate Board!
Be a part of a community of young professionals advocating for accessible music education.
Volunteer with People’s!
Get to know our close-knit community by volunteering at a performance.
OUR IMPACT
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RESEARCH-BASED BENEFITS
Studies show that excellence in music transfers to other parts of life.
Students who receive a music education are:
- 2x more likely to complete college
- 5x less likely to drop out of school
- 20% more likely to have gainful employment
- 45% more likely to vote
PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHTS
FROM OUR BLOG
VIEW YEAR IN REVIEW Our 2023-2024 Year in Review is here! Take a look at some of the highlights from this past
The People’s Music School is pleased to announce we were selected to participate in the Immersive Music Challenge (IMC), an implementation and longitudinal
“From the students, to the teachers, to the staff, everything you all do is so engaging, well planned, and creative... [The People's Music School] is such an inspiring organization to be around.”
Third Coast Percussion
Grammy Award-winning ensemble
SOME OF OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
