The Old Town School of Folk Music

The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities. The Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park facilities hold hundreds of classes and workshops in music, dance and art for adults, children and teens seven days per week, 48 weeks per year. Early childhood and middle school music programs thrive in three suburban branches as well as in several community outreach programs throughout the city. The School presents performances by internationally known touring artists, the best of Chicago's local artists and its staff and students virtually every weekend. Most Wednesday nights feature free concerts through AfroFolk Live and La PeÒa, popular and long established Community Programs. Some 85,000 come to these concerts and attend the Chicago Folk & Roots festival in nearby Welles Park annually.

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Overview of School Programs/Services

Program
Pre-K
K
1-4
5-8
9-12
Professional Development
In-School Workshops
Field Trip Opportunities
Site Visits
In-School Performances
Company Performances
After School Activities
In-School Activities
Long Term Residencies
Short Term Residencies
Bi-Lingual Offerings
Special Education Offerings
Study Guides/Resources
Discipline Based Offerings
Arts Integration Offerings

 

Classroom Support/Curricular Alignment

Programs Connect With
Pre-K
K
1-4
5-8
9-12
Arts Education
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
State Standards