Pitch Perfect Gala
Kidznotes proudly announces that renowned Emmy-nominated artist Ben Folds will be honored at the Pitch Perfect Evening Gala 2025. This special event, taking place on March 25, 2025, at The Rickhouse in downtown Durham, will celebrate Folds for his incredible talent, creative contributions to the music world, and significant impact on music education in North Carolina.
Ben Folds has been a trailblazer in the music industry, known for his dynamic career as a musician, composer, and philanthropist. Folds has championed music education, particularly for young people, inspiring countless individuals to pursue their passions and cultivate their talents. Kidznotes is proud to honor his legacy in music education and his commitment to empowering youth through the arts.
Event Details:
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (VIP), 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Main Event)
Location: The Rickhouse, 609 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Tickets: Available here.
Live Virtual Auction Catalog and Bidding
Learn more here.
Nucleo Open House
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Kidznotes student looks like? Come in and join us! Parents of current students and families with potential students are invited to come learn, watch, and experience what being Kidznotes student is all about.
Students who will be in 3rd-5th grade in the 2025-2026 school year are invited to attend!
Nucleo Open House
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Kidznotes student looks like? Come in and join us! Parents of current students and families with potential students are invited to come learn, watch, and experience what being Kidznotes student is all about.
Students who will be in 6th-12th grade in the 2025-2026 school year are invited to attend!
Youth Music Day
Join member organizations of the Triangle Community Music Educators Association Consortium in a music-filled afternoon showcasing the amazing talent of our student musicians. This event is in partnership with Children’s Day hosted by the Mexican Consulate in Raleigh. Be sure to check out the Pop-up performances happening throughout the edges of Moore Square!
Interactive activities can be found at the info tables around Moore Square including the Instrument Zoo hosted by Kidznotes, a chance to Paint a Violin to give new life to a retired instrument, and additional art games. Sign ups for summer camps, music lessons, and fall programs are available at the youth music organizations tables.
Side-by-Side Concert with the Durham Symphony Orchestra
Kidznotes students will perform side-by-side with the Durham Symphony Orchestra musicians in a free community concert with classic and modern repertoire in addition to hosting an instrument “petting zoo.”
Pioneers, Voyagers, and Mozart Program Spring Sharing
Pioneers, Voyagers, and Mozart Program students will perform in their large ensembles as the culminating performance of the school year.
Trailblazers & Abreu Orchestra Spring Sharing
Trailblazers and Abreu Orchestra students will perform in their large ensembles as the culminating performance of the school year.
Kidznotes at the Carolina Theatre Family Saturday Series
**Tickets are required and can be purchased through the Carolina Theatre HERE
Take a trip around the musical world with the Kidznotes! Clap, sing, and dance to new and familiar tunes performed by Kidznotes student musicians, and you might just become part of the band. Kidznotes has provided orchestral music instruction to 1st-12th-grade students in the Triangle since 2010, providing full scholarships and musical instruments to all participating.
Kidznotes catalyzes social change by providing comprehensive music education, leadership opportunities, and character-building experiences to children with the fewest resources and the greatest need.
The Gift: A Black History Month Celebration
Join Kidznotes in a celebration concert with music that celebrates the music of African American musicians and their impact on American culture. The evening will feature music and projects from our students.
Recycled Orchestra of Cateura
Recycled Orchestra of Cateura
September 23, 7:00pm
This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, directed by Favio Chávez, is made up of low-income young people who live in the Bañado Sur community located around the Cateura Landfill in Asunción, Paraguay. The distinctive feature of the group is the interpretation of musical works with recycled instruments made from garbage rescued from the landfill.
The Orchestra was the subject of the award-winning documentary, Landfill Harmonic released in 2016.
CenterFest 2023
Ever wanted to strum a Ukulele? Play a Cello? Or just bang on a drum? Our Teaching Artist will show you how!
Join Kidznotes at 2023 CenterFest in downtown Durham September 16th & 17th as Kidznotes has an Instrument Petting Zoo from 11 am – 1 pm both days.
CenterFest 2023
Ever wanted to strum a Ukulele? Play a Cello? Or just bang on a drum? Our Teaching Artist will show you how!
Join Kidznotes at 2023 CenterFest in downtown Durham September 16th & 17th as Kidznotes has an Instrument Petting Zoo from 11 am – 1 pm both days.
Sandy Ridge Mozarts Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Sandy Ridge Elementary Mozarts Students end-of-year sharing.
This event is not open to the general public. Only to family and friends of the Mozarts students.
Fayetteville Street Mozart Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Fayetteville Street Elementary Mozarts Students end-of-year sharing.
This event is not open to the general public. Only to family and friends of the Mozarts students.
Dine-to-Donate @ Lula & Sadie's!
Dine to Donate Night at Lula & Sadie’s - Durham: Tues, May 23
Bugg Magnet Mozarts Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Bugg Magnet Elementary Mozarts Students end-of-year sharing.
This event is not open to the general public. Only to family and friends of the Mozarts students.
Burton Magnet Mozarts Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Burton Magnet Elementary Mozarts Students End-of-Year sharing.
This event is not open to the general public. Only to family and friends of the Mozarts students.
Raleigh Nucleo Spring Sharing
The strings, woodwinds and percussion students of our Raleigh nucleo will ‘share’ a wonderful program of music in celebration of a successful, musical year!
This event is free and open to our program families and members of the general public.
BEERthoven @ Bull City Ciderworks benefiting Kidznotes
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will host special guest pianist Ying Li at Bull City Ciderworks for an evening of music and fun benefiting Kidznotes and the COT’s Education Fund!
Donations will be accepted by The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle throughout the evening. Suggested donation $25/per person - pay at the door or register online today!
Durham Nucleo -Vivaldi Orchestra Spring Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Vivaldi Orchestra’s Spring Sharing Concert! Our intermediate Durham musicians will ‘share’ the music and skills they’ve learned this program year with family and friends.
This event is free and open to our program families and members of the general public.
Durham Nucleo -Abreu Orchestra Spring Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Abreu Orchestra’s Spring Sharing Concert! Our advanced and beginning Durham musicians will ‘share’ the music and skills they’ve learned this program year with family and friends.
This event is free and open to our program families and members of the general public.
Triangle Vocal Project: Spring Concert -benefiting Kidznotes
Triangle Vocal Project invites the Kidznotes community to a spring concert of gorgeous choral and chamber music. The concert is free to all, but donations will be collected in support of Kidznotes!
Kidznotes @ Pops in the Park with Durham Symphony Orchestra
Kidznotes will join Durham Symphony Orchestra for a FREE Pops in the Park concert!
More info, here.
Kidznotes Community Performance - Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Kidznotes students will perform at ERUUF’s service celebrating Earth Day on Sunday, April 30!
Kidznotes in the Community: Instrument Petting Zoo
Kidznotes will host an instrument petting zoo at Oak Grove Elementary School’s Spring Carnival! An instrument petting zoo is a highly interactive opportunity for kids of all ages to be introduced to different types of instruments by Kidznotes staff and teaching artists.
This event is not open to the general public, but if you’d like Kidznotes to host an instrument petting zoo at your event, school or community center, please let us know using our contact page form!
Spring Campaign Kick Off Concert
An afternoon of chamber music and featured solo performances by our Durham and Raleigh nucleo students. Presentation of Legacy Scholarships for our graduating seniors and a special appearance by the legendary Mozarts beginning violins! Join us as we celebrate our students’ amazing progress and accomplishments this year.
A reception will follow the concert.
NC Opera: Porgy and Bess
Kidznotes’ Program Manager Micalea Bundy and students Lila and Isaac are featured in NC Opera’s production of Gershwin’s classic, Porgy and Bess!
More information and tickets, here.
Daniel Bernard Roumain & Raleigh Civic Symphony
Kidznotes’ executive director Shana Tucker and 10th grade student phenom Felicia Azidue will be featured guests as NC State Live closes its 50th anniversary mainstage season with the return of a beloved artist - Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) paired with NC State’s orchestra, the Raleigh Civic Symphony. This celebration is free and open to all.
More information and FREE tickets are available here.
NC Opera: Porgy and Bess
Kidznotes’ Program Manager Micalea Bundy and students Lila and Isaac are featured in NC Opera’s production of Gershwin’s classic, Porgy and Bess!
More information and tickets, here.
Concert Truck @ Durham Nucleo
Pianists Nick Luby and Susan Zhang are bringing their acclaimed Concert Truck to the Kidznotes nucleo in Durham again this year! By playing classical music concerts out of a converted truck, the duo makes their music accessible to all audiences.
Join Kidznotes’ staff, students and teaching artists at the Durham nucleo on Tuesday, April 11, for this unique and joyous concert experience.
This performance will be outside - guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets!
Parking will be available in the front lot at Fayetteville Street Elementary. If needed, additional parking can be found at the nearby Food Lion, located at 3022 Fayetteville St, Durham.
More info: https://www.theconcerttruck.org/