Need to report an absence? Text 984-273-8365 or email program@kidznotes.org

Nucleo Phone (Monday-Thursday 2:00-7:30 PM): 984-260-3137

Kidznotes Administrative Office Phone (Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM): 919-321-4475

LOCATION: Fayetteville St. Elementary School (2905 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707)

SCHEDULE:

Level 1-2: Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 PM (after-school care available at 2:30 PM)
Level 3-4: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 PM (after-school care available at 3:30 PM)
ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, students receive a snack and participate in homework/tutoring, art, extra practice time, enrichment activities, and recess.
DISMISSAL: Pick-up begins at 6:20 pm. Students must be picked up by 6:45 pm.

SCHEDULE:
- Fayetteville St. Elementary: Tuesday & Thursday beginning October 15 from 3:00-4:30 PM (after-school care available at 2:30 PM)
- Spring Valley Elementary: Tuesday & Thursday beginning October 1 from 2:45-4:15 PM (after-school care available at 2:30 PM)
ARRIVAL: Upon arrival or after school dismissal, students will report to the music room to receive a snack before class.
DISMISSAL: Pick-up begins at 4:15 PM at Spring Valley Elementary and 4:30 PM at Fayetteville St. Elementary. Students must be picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal time.

Student Opportunities

STUDENT LEADERSHIP El Sistema USA is accepting applications for their Youth Ambassador Program occurring June 15-21, 2025. Deadline is December 31. If you intend to apply, please let us know at program@kidznotes.org so we can complete the Kidznotes portion of the application. APPLY HERE

STUDENT/FAMILY WORKSHOP “Higher Education Financial Planning for Low-Income Families” presented by Equity Arc and El Sistema USA. Feb 11 at 7:00 PM. REGISTER HERE
STUDENT WORKSHOPS The NC Chamber Music Institute (NCCMI) is offering several free workshops this year from November-March. LEARN MORE
STUDENT WORKSHOPS - COLLEGE READINESS El Sistema USA Collegiate Access for Young Musicians Webinars. FULL SCHEDULE HERE
GRANT FOR INSTRUMENTS Music Movement offers grants to students to purchase their own instrument. Grant applications are accepted and reviewed quarterly. APPLY HERE
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship Fund for high school seniors. Kidznotes is a grantee and our students qualify to apply. Deadline is January 12, 2025. APPLY HERE
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Long Island University Scholarship for High School Seniors. LEARN MORE
SUMMER FESTIVAL Equity Arc has created a tool to apply to multiple music festivals in one place. LEARN MORE
SUMMER FESTIVAL The Eastern Music Festival application for summer study is open. First deadline is February 19. APPLY HERE
SUMMER FESTIVAL Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA) summer festival is open. Priority deadline is February 24; final deadline is March 10. LEARN MORE

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP FREE student membership to the League of American Orchestras. APPLY