El Sistema inspired · Raleigh, NC
Creativity, Dignity, and Joy.
At the Raleigh Music Collective, students’ lives are transformed through excellent, accessible, and equitable music education.
Why we exist
We believe music education is an incredible tool to radically transform children’s lives for the better.
Whether a student is playing in an orchestra at our núcleo, learning their first string instrument at a community hub, or working one on one in our lessons studio, our students get to thrive in a supportive community regardless of background.
Three ways to play
Find your place in the collective
2019
Founded with 12 violins bought out of pocket
150+
Students in lessons, classes, ensembles, and camps
120+
Students each year in the tuition-free orchestral program
2
Community locations: Cedar Point & South Raleigh
In their words
From our community
Over the years, I have been a part of the Raleigh Music Collective and it has made such a positive impact on my life and to others. Its unwavering dedication to the art of music and its positive impact on our community is truly praiseworthy. I’ve never seen so much growth from my playing skills from any other program, and I’m so grateful to be around such amazing musicians.
Jennifer R.
Violinist
RMC is one of the most amazing programs I’ve been in. Many new students are coming through and making new friends. Our teachers have been working so hard to provide us instruments and many other things too.
Daniel P.
Violinist
The Raleigh Music Collective teachers are so amazing at what they do because they pick up on and develop social, emotional, and physical parts of a student. Through music learning, our refugee students get to grow in their holistic education, especially their social and physical skills. It not only helps them become better students, but better people.
Maggie B.
Refugee Hope Partners
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Ready to play?
Fall programming is full, but we keep a waitlist for students with playing experience. We’ll reach out the moment a spot opens. New to strings? Sign up for a one-on-one lesson any time.
Give the gift of music
Your gift funds scholarships, instruments, and supplies so that any child can learn, regardless of background. Every dollar goes straight into a student’s hands.
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