Our Mission: |
To model and teach self-expression, peer leadership and community development through the transformative power of chamber music.
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musiConnects historyBetsy Hinkle established the Boston Public Quartet in 2007. Her awareness of the lack of substantive and accessible arts programming in the Boston Public Schools was raised by working with students from other public strings programs, through her prior experiences as a substitute music teacher and private teacher. Inspired by Community MusicWorks, an award-winning program based in Providence, the Boston Public Quartet and their evolving network of supporters have created a successful string quartet residency at the James J. Chittick Elementary School in Mattapan, started a partnership with the Charles Sumner Elementary in Roslindale, created a neighborhood chamber music program called Chamber Kids, and started a community music lessons private study program. Beginning with nine students in 2007, the program has grown each year to serve more than 50 students in 2011/2012. Over 82% of students who enrolled in the Chittick Elementary School program (our largest project) in 2010-2011 remain in the program this year.
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Program information
Driven by the conviction that chamber music interactions can foster the development of empathy, positivity, flexibility, and purpose, musiConnects places the attitudes and experiences of chamber musicianship at the heart of all teaching, performance, and organizational efforts. As musiConnects' resident ensemble, the Boston Public Quartet aims to share not just an inclusive, long-term music education with its communities, but also a widely-transferable model of teamwork and communication. We rely on the time, effort and financial support of our musicians, volunteers, and partners to complete our programming.
