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After-school ensembles
Small-group classes in strings, percussion, and voice, twice a week. Kids learn by playing together from day one.
A free music school for kids who'd never get one
Toucan Music puts real instruments in the hands of underprivileged children — with free weekly classes, a lending library, and a stage to play on. Taught by volunteers. Powered by neighbors like you.
Every program is free for students. No auditions, no rental fees, no fine print — just show up.
Small-group classes in strings, percussion, and voice, twice a week. Kids learn by playing together from day one.
Every student takes an instrument home for the season. Donated, repaired, and re-tuned by our volunteers.
Monthly performances for families and the neighborhood. The first stage most of our students ever stand on.
You don't have to be a musician — we need helping hands at every class and event. Each calendar entry has a set number of volunteer spots, so you always know where you're actually needed.
Sign up as a volunteer in under a minute. Students sign up the same way.
Open any class or event to see how many volunteer spots are left, and claim one.
A weekly email with what's coming up, plus a nudge an hour and thirty minutes before each class. Adjustable in your settings.
Students grab a seat. Volunteers grab a spot. Either way, you're in the room where it happens.