Kidznotes empowers youth through music education,
fostering personal growth, deepening community engagement, and driving social change.

Impact Milestone.

Because of You, We Are Reaching New Heights

As the 2024–2025 school year ends, we have powerful reasons to celebrate—thanks to you.


Because of your support, Kidznotes is providing:

  • 182 hours of high-quality music instruction for every beginner in our Mozart String Program

  • 220 hours of music instruction for each intermediate and advanced student in our Nucleo ensembles

Because of you, children are finding confidence, joy, and emotional well-being through music.

  • 73% of Kidznotes students say participating in the arts brings them joy.

  • 80% report feeling happy—a result that surpasses the average across 25 El Sistema USA programs.

This isn’t just progress—it’s transformation.

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Support Us
Our program is made possible through the generous support of individuals. Learn how you can support us here.

Enroll Your Student
Interested in enrolling your child in the Kidznotes program? All new and returning students must register here.

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Learn More
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and why the Kidznotes program is so special here.

BENEFITS OF KIDZNOTES

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  • Higher school attendance and engagement

  • Improved academic performance

  • Social-emotional learning

  • Increase in self-determination and persistence

  • Teamwork and collaboration

“I donate to this program because I know how much I benefited from beginning early with violin lessons.
I still play in a community orchestra
in Chapel Hill and couldn’t live
without it at the ripe old age of 73.”


— Harriet, donor

“The greatest value Kidznotes offers is the community and socialization experienced while learning about music and how to play an instrument. It is beautiful to witness everyone learning and connecting through the international language of music. It is Very special.”

— Michael, parent

“Kidznotes creates a diverse community dedicated to lifting each other up in rigorous musical learning and enjoyment. That community is a treasure.”

— Elaine, parent