Who Can Join?

• New Musicians: Students who are enrolled at the participating school, with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD).
  • Students will have the opportunity to experience and perform music on an instrument of choice with musical adaptations and accommodations. 

• Peer Mentors: Typical students who are enrolled at the participating school and are members of the participating Band or Orchestra program.

Minimum requirements for participation:

• Must be able to count to 10 expressively or receptively
• Can understand and follow the verbal and gestural cues of the conductor
• Can regulate behavior during rehearsals and concert performances
• Participants must have reliable transportation to attend weekly rehearsals and concerts

Details:

• Peer Mentor/New Musician ratio is 2-3/1
• Weekly rehearsals
• 1 performance per semester (New Musicians, Peer Mentors, and support ensemble)