New Jersey Symphony CHAMPS

New Jersey Symphony CHAMPS (Character, Achievement and Music Project) harnesses the power of music to enhance students’ lives by fostering social and academic success.

An intensive after-school program inspired by the Venezuelan social change and music education program El Sistema, New Jersey Symphony CHAMPS partners with Philip’s Academy Charter School in Newark. The program provides up to 50 students in grades three through six with after-school instruction in violin, viola or cello for two hours per day, two days per week.

• Intensive after-school instruction—including group string lessons and full ensemble rehearsals—for up to two hours per day, two days per week.
• Professional musicians serve as teaching artists, providing small group instruction on violin, viola and cello.
• New Jersey Symphony musicians serve as coaches-in-residence, providing pull-out private lessons and special workshops.
• At least four public performances annually.
• Educational chamber music performances by New Jersey Symphony musicians.
• Family Fun Days for students and parents.
• Complimentary tickets to select New Jersey Symphony concerts.

More information

Contact the Education & Community Engagement staff at education@njsymphony.org or 973.735.1733.