Progressions
An Innovative String Training Program
Progressions, a part of MYSO’s innovative Community Partnership Programs, is an immersive string training program, which provides private instruction and orchestral training in violin, viola, cello, and bass to 3rd and 4th grade students who have limited musical experience and live in or attend school in the City of Milwaukee.
One of the primary aims of Progressions is increased participation in MYSO by students who face barriers of access and equity in music study because of their racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds. All (100%) of Progressions students come from low-to-moderate income families and 85% are students of color.
Progressions is primarily donor-funded, with all students receiving virtually full scholarships for instruments, private lessons, membership, and transportation as needed.
Progressions accepts students only via nomination from school principals, teachers and music directors. Each school year, MYSO enrolls approximately 60 new Progressions students from schools throughout the City of Milwaukee.
At a Glance
- Students receive instruction three times per week between Monday-Thursday, for approximately 1-2 hours each day, in the late afternoon/early evening
- Most students are in grades 3-4
- Director: Jim Przygocki
- For more information, please call the office at (414) 267-2950 or email general@myso.org
