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.
The Cape Ann Jazz Workshop (CAJW) is Rockport Music’s immersive two-week summer program where middle- and high-school musicians learn jazz through playing, listening, and creating in community. Rooted in both the sound and spirit of jazz, CAJW helps young artists grow as musicians and as people under the artistic leadership of Director Alexa Tarantino.
Our mission is to empower young musicians to realize their musical potential and ignite their passion for jazz.