PROJECT STEP

Our mission is to address this imbalance by identifying musically talented underrepresented students from Boston and surrounding communities, providing them with comprehensive music and string instrument instruction. We set the highest standards for disciplined study and performance, and offer a platform for students interested in pursuing classical music careers as well as other courses of study... The program opened its doors in 1982 with 7 students, and graduated its first two students in 1988. Since that time we have introduced 2,000 children to music through our FOCUS and core programs. In contrast with Boston's 4-year graduation rates for Black and LatinX students (which declined in 2019 to 76.4% and 67%, respectively), 100% of Project STEP's graduates attend college or conservatory.

Also known as: Project STEP Inc

Primary location: Boston United States