Our Programs
Today, we reach 10,000 students annually in elementary schools throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. MFM music education is sequential and in alignment with the California Content Standards for Music. Weekly lessons are taught in 400 classrooms, and actively engage children in many facets of music such as singing, movement, theory, dance musical games, and use of rhythm instruments. MFM has two different in-school program models, one taught by trained volunteers and the other by professional educators.
We work with school districts as well as individual schools to tailor the best solutions to the challenge of providing high quality, affordable music education for students.
Volunteer Educator (Docent) Program: Places trained volunteer educators in local K-3rd grade classrooms.
Professional Educator Program:
- Redwood City: Reaching 2nd-5th grade classrooms district-wide. Implemented in collaboration with the Redwood City School District and the Redwood City Education Foundation.
- San Carlos: Reaching K-4th grade classrooms district-wide. Implemented in partnership with the San Carlos School District.
Training: Comprehensive,one-of-a-kind training lays the foundation for anyone interested in teaching music in an elementary school classroom.
After School/Summer Camps: Provides additional opportunities for students to pursue musical interests outside of the school day.
Family Concerts: Brings world-class children’s music artists to local venues.
Roving Docent: Provides assembly-style presentations focused on specialty areas.
Workshops: Extends learning on special musical topics for those already teaching music in the classroom.
