Rockport Music’s Youth Education programs provide learning opportunities and hands on musical experiences to the Cape Ann community. In addition to presenting free community concerts at the Shalin Liu Performance Center every season, the organization provides extensive and enriching multi-day artist residencies in the Rockport and Gloucester public schools that include side by side performances and workshops with students of all ages. Rockport Music also brings performances and educational opportunities to the broader Cape Ann community by collaborating with local venues such as libraries, museums, restaurants, parks and senior homes.
Music in the Schools
Our In-School artist residency programs focus on enriching the lives and musical abilities of children in the Rockport and Gloucester public schools. These visits range from general presentations in gymnasiums to side by side performances at the Shalin Liu Performance Center.
Rockport Jazz Workshop inspires creativity and curiosity in students by developing their musical skills through customized, high-quality instruction from nationally acclaimed jazz educators and performers. The Rockport Jazz Workshop brings together students ages 10-18 with at least 2 years experience on their instruments to engage in group improvisation workshops, music theory/history courses as well as masterclasses by special guest artists each week. In addition, the end of each session culminates in a live public performance showcasing student learning which is open to family and friends to attend.