orchestra. movement. snack. homework. singing. field trips. daily. after school. accessible. intensive. transformative.
El Sistema Somerville is an after-school music education program that will provide ensemble-based music instruction to third and fourth grade students at the East Somerville Community School beginning in September, 2012. In its first year the program will serve forty children, offering intensive study on string instruments through orchestral rehearsals, sectionals, and musicianship training. Students will also have a daily, nutritious snack and weekly academic support. The program will meet Monday- Friday from 2:30pm - 5:30pm.