It was amazing to see so many of our friends, families, and supporters of BMP enjoy the amazing music of Jonathan Suazo, student performance, BMP House Band, and surprise rock band!

Thanks to your support we were able to reach our goal of $60,000!

Consider making an end of year contribution to help Boston Music Project continue to bring music education to 2,000+ Boston youth every week!

Event Photos

Step & Repeat

Photos by Kevin Trimmer Photo

Youth hired for this program have three objectives: record an original album, produce live concerts, and meet music industry professionals . Students will learn to use music production software and hardware tools, create and mix original music, operate live sound equipment, and develop marketing plans for their music.

The program culminates in the release of an original album of student-produced music and a showcase event to share their work with peers and families. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to work on individual and group projects, receive feedback and critiques, and engage with guest speakers from different areas of the music industry.

Last summer 14 students worked alongside our team of teaching artists and met with local professionals in all areas of the music industry. Our partners and collaborators included The Record Co., Big Night Live, iHeart Radio, Fenway Park, The City of Boston, and the Fenway Community Center. You can check out last summer's student's full bios here and watch the recap below!

Check out past BMP youth projects

Partners Include:

Paul A. Dever School | March 8, 2024

Perry School | March 12, 2024

Josiah Quincy School | March 14 & 15, 2024

Winship Elementary School | March 22, 2024

Croft School | March 28, 2024

JQ March Showcase

• March 14th features our Mozart, Rimsky, Sibelius, Villa-Lobos and Vivaldi Orchestras

• March 15th features our Simone, Boulanger, and Newbold Orchestra

Guests are welcome to attend in person or join us online via our live stream platform.

March 14th features our Mozart, Rimsky, Sibelius, Villa Lobos and Vivaldi Orchestras

March 15th features our Simon, Boulanger and Newbold Orchestras

About BMP @ Josiah Quincy Elementary & Upper SchoolThe before-school and after-school programs at Josiah Quincy Elementary & Upper Schools provide students with a sequential preK-12th grade music pathway where youth take part in orchestra string music education. Through large ensemble rehearsals, small sectional rehearsals, and private lessons, students will develop musical excellence and social-emotional learning skills.

Bostonians, young and old joined together to stomp, clap, and most importantly, have fun — a huge thank you to Music From the Sole for showing us how it's done!

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Join us for an evening of live music, food, drinks, and special guests to help Boston Music Project set the stage for our continued impact on thousands of Boston's youth, and ensure that cost is never a barrier for a student to realize the benefits of transformative music education!

For 12 years, the Boston Music Project has provided music-based Creative Youth Development programming to thousands of Boston youth. Our vision since our founding in 2011 has been to decrease the disparity in access to the arts. We have grown from serving 50, K-5th grade students at Boston Public School's Josiah Quincy Elementary School to now serving 2,000, Pre-K-12th grade students each year at 22 Boston schools!

Join us on April 9, 2024 for an evening of live music, food, drinks, and special guests and help Boston Music Project ensure the long-term social-emotional and musical success of Boston youth!

(In first picture left to right: Calvin Limuel, Scott Ziegler, Sébastien Ridoré, Brian Carr, and Fabio)

December 2023

Winter Events

BMP was thrilled about some exciting year-end events! Ranging from:

• Open Mic Session at the Boston Public Library featuring BPL and BMP youth musicians

• BMP's Newbold Orchestra playing at the Celebrity Series Winter Stringfest with Chelsey Green at the Salvation Army Kroc Center

• Josiah Quincy Elementary & Upper Winter Concerts

• Our annual tradition of Paper Orchestra Graduation, featuring K1 and K2 youth from the Josiah Quincy Elementary, Mendell K-8, and Winship School

• BMP returning to perform at First Night Boston Saturday December 31st at 2:00pm.

November 2023

BMP at TD Garden

We were excited to bring students from Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Winship Elementary School, and Dever Elementary School to perform the national anthem at TD Garden.

Paper Orchestra Building

Over two weeks, we collaborated with parents to build a paper orchestra for our K1 and K2 students. Assistance also came from students at Beaver Country Day School, who joined us at Josiah Quincy Elementary School. Additionally, for the first time, we extended this experience to Mendell and Winship Elementary Schools!

You can find a full gallery of photos capturing the exciting building process HERE!

2023 has been another year of innovative and transformative music-making by our Boston Music Projects students and teaching artists. Help us continue to amplify our mission and music with a year-end gift today, matched up to $5,000 by December 31st!

October 2023

Fall Celebration

We also hosted our annual Fall Celebration at Dorchester Brewing Company (DBc), featuring live music from Angel Subero and BMP Teaching Artists, which you can explore all the photo and videos from HERE!

HONK! Festival

We had a blast performing at the HONK! main stage at Harvard Square and drum circle/jam session in Winthrop Square!

September 2023

Another Year of Expansion - Now Serving Nearly 2,000 Youth

Last September, we launched our new interactive programs map to better showcase our program sites and program offerings across the City of Boston. Good thing we did because now in our 12th year, we've expanded from serving 56 youth at 1 school to now serving nearly 2,000 youth across 22 schools across Boston!

Summer '23

Our Summer Workforce released their album Summer '23. You can stream it HERE!

August 2023

Summer Workforce Training Cohort - Concert

This summer Boston Music Project hired 14 Boston youth musicians to record an album and produce live concerts through a partnership with SuccessLink, the City of Boston's youth summer employment program. Check out their full bios here! 

During the summer, they worked alongside our team of teaching artists and met with local professionals in all areas of the music industry and closed out the summer by putting together a concert! Read more about the program HERE!

July 2023

Ed Sheeran with BMP

On July 1st, 2023, Ed Sheeran surprised Boston Music Project students with an impromptu side-by-side performance of "The Hills of Aberfeldy" and "Eyes Closed" at the Tobin Community Center in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood.

June 2023

BMP Block Party

On Saturday June 10th, 2023, the Boston Music Project hosted our annual BMP Block Party at the Rowes Wharf Plaza on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The day was filled with music from BMP students and TA’s, games, and so much joy and fun for family and friends of all ages.

Make Music Boston

On June 21st, 2023 – the longest day of the year – the streets of Boston came to life with hundreds of free live music performances and events for all ages and genres of music!

Make Music Boston is partnered with the Boston BID and the City of Boston, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and the NAMM Foundation, and powered locally by Boston Music Project.

Mark your calendars! Make Music Boston 2024 is set for June 21st!

JQ June Showcase

These showcases inlcude the Vivaldi (JQ Upper School) Orchestra, chamber music, Mozart, Rimsky, Sibelius, Newbold Orchestras, Simone, Boulanger, Villa-Lobos, and Newbold Orchestras.

Watch the performances HERE!

May 2023

Playing with Purpose Gala

On May 20, 2023, Boston Music Project friends and supporters gathered to celebrate and set the stage for our continued impact on thousands of Boston youth year over year. Take a look at our video highlights and photos from our evening celebration! Check out the rest of the photos and video HERE!

Photography: Kevin Trimmer

Beethoven Ensemble - Special Education Showcase

The Beethoven Ensemble, our ABLE Music Special Education program, performed their first stand-alone concert in May. Led by teaching artist Joanna Marcus, the ensemble is composed of Josiah Quincy Elementary students.

April 2023

Mid Semester Showcase

In April the Dever School and Winship Elementary had their mid semester showcase!

March 2023

Spring Showcase

Our spring showcase included all 8 orchestras at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School and Upper School.Watch the performances HERE!

February 2023

Lunar New Year Celebration

BMP students performed at Tufts Medical Center for Lunar New Year.

January 2023

First Night Boston & Stories of Impact

Students and teaching artists from the Boston Music Project took to the stage in Copley Square for First Night Boston 2023, produced by Conventures.

2023 has been another year of innovative and transformative music-making by our Boston Music Projects students and teaching artists. Help us continue to amplify our mission and music with a year-end gift today, matched up to $5,000 by December 31st!

(videos to come soon, please check back)

Winship Elementary School | December 13, 2023

John Winthrop Elementary School | December 18, 2023

Mendell Elementary School | December 19, 2023

We are excited to share that Boston Music Project is now providing 2,000 Boston Public School students with weekly music education across 22 schools through our team of over 50 teaching artists! Moreover, we are proud to provide $225,000 in youth scholarships to study instrumental music this year alone. This would not be possible without the unwavering support from so many generous donors.

To continue our mission and vision to ensure all children throughout Greater Boston have access to transformative music-making experiences, we are calling on our community of friends and supporters to help us raise $100,000 through our BMP 400 Campaign.

The BMP 400

To help our youth continue to play with purpose, we are calling on 400 friends who are committed to BMP and the importance of music education. This fall, by contributing a minimum of $250 to our annual fund, you will become part of “The BMP 400,” a committed group of supporters that will receive:

• A Heartfelt Thank You from our talented young musicians whose lives are being transformed by your generosity.

• Early Access To Album Releases by our student music producers

• Exclusive BMP T-shirt to show your support for music education in our community.

Your support allows us to continue offering high-quality music education to thousands of youth, creating opportunities for collaboration with professional musicians like Ed Sheeran, and organizing over 94 annual community concerts and events like Make Music Boston, that make music accessible to all.

You can shape the future of our students, empowering them with skills, confidence, and a love for music that will last a lifetime. To become part of the BMP 400 please visit THIS LINK to donate today!

Together, we can ensure that music education remains a vibrant part of our community. Thank you for your generous support!

JQ Winter Showcase

• December 13th features our Vivaldi (JQ Upper School) Orchestra, chamber music, and solo performances

• December 14th features our Mozart, Rimsky, Sibelius, and Newbold Orchestras

• December 15th features our Simone, Boulanger, Villa-Lobos, and Newbold Orchestra

Guests are welcome to attend in person or join us online via our live stream platform.

December 13th features our Vivaldi (JQ Upper School) Orchestra, chamber music, Villa-Lobos, and solo performances

December 14th features our Mozart, Rimsky, Sibelius, and Newbold Orchestras

December 15th features our Simone, Boulanger, Villa-Lobos, and Newbold Orchestra

About BMP @ Josiah Quincy Elementary & Upper School The before-school and after-school programs at Josiah Quincy Elementary & Upper Schools provide students with a sequential preK-12th grade music pathway where youth take part in orchestra string music education. Through large ensemble rehearsals, small sectional rehearsals, and private lessons, students will develop musical excellence and social-emotional learning skills.

Enjoy these photos capturing the exciting building process!

Read more about the impact of the paper orchestra journey here!

Yeuk Sen (Renee) Chan

• Teaching Artist at Winship Elementary School

Read more about Renee here!

Paul Melone

• Business Manager

Read more about Paul here!

Hana Chwe

• Early Childhood, Digital Music at Melvin H King South End Academy

• Early Childhood and STEAM at Hurley K-8

Read more about Hana here!

Fredrick Woodard

• Director at Josiah Quincy Elementary School

• Early Childhood, Digital Music, and STEAM at Boston Teachers Union School

Read more about Fredrick here!

Margaret Madsen

• Director at Mendell Elementary School

Read more about Margaret here!

Timothy Mah

• Marketing and Communications Manager

Read more about Timothy here!

Maya Fields

• Teaching Artist at Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Read more about Maya here!

John Glennon

• Early Childhood and Digital Music at Roger Clap Elementary School

• Early Childhood, Digital Music, STEAM and Brass Teaching Artist at Oliver Hazard Perry School

Read more about John here!

Jacqueline Bensen

• Director at Hurley K-8

Read more about Jacqueline here!

Hannah Shanefield

• Josiah Quincy Site Coordinator

Read more about Hannah here!

Chris Chirco

• Development Manager

Read more about Chris here!

Lily O'Mara

Leading K-6 Music Pathways at Perkins Elementary School, Oliver Hazard Perry School, Winthrop Elementary School, and Roger Clap Elementary programs

Read more about Lily here!

Brian Carr

• Woodwinds Teaching Artist at Roger Clap

Read more about Brian here!

Maya Lynn

• Teaching Artist at Mendell Elementary School

Read more about Maya here!

Check out the performance below!

Enjoy the photos and recap video!

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