Programs
2022-23

The Academy

Serves students, ages 5-18

The Hamilton-Garrett Music and Arts Academy offers private lesson instruction in piano, voice, guitar, percussion, and violin, alongside classes in music theory, history, Black identity and experience, and more. It also hosts music clinics and workshops through our Visiting Artist Series.

HG Youth Choir

Serves girls ages 10-18

Under the artistic direction of our Executive Director, this all-girls youth choral program is committed to preserving Black cultural music through formal choral training and performance.

HG Ensemble

Students, ages 11-18

Drumline

Serves students, ages 10-18

Adult Extension Program

To accommodate the interests of our older students who wish to further deepen their knowledge of music, we will provide additional elective courses in a variety of topics within music education, technology and industry (i.e., music business, engineering, music and video production and songwriting).

HG Master Classes

Serves 150-200 students per event

We will provide masterclasses in Black music to neighboring schools including early childhood, primary and secondary education. The masterclasses will be led by our accomplished teachers and visiting artists. Interested in having your school participate in an HG Master Class?

Adult Community Choir

Ages 18 +

In the Spring 2023, under the direction of our Executive Director, this community-wide adult choir will perform repertoire within the African American Church traditions.