Hispanic Heritage Month Event
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with activities, music, food, and fashion.
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Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con actividades, música, comida y moda.
Pioneers & Voyagers Open House
See what our Nucleo students are studying in class and celebrate their progress. Get to know the Kidznotes community at the parent meeting and Hispanic Heritage Month activities.
Trailblazers & Maestros Open House
See what our Nucleo students are studying in class and celebrate their progress. Get to know the Kidznotes community at the parent meeting and participate in Hispanic Heritage Month activities.
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Vea lo que nuestros estudiantes de Núcleo están estudiando en clase y celebre su progreso. Conozca a la comunidad de Kidznotes en la reunión de padres y vea a nuestros estudiantes en acción en el aula.
Kidznotes Community Night
All Kidznotes families are invited to give thanks together by sharing a potluck meal and enjoy student performances.
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Todas las familias de Kidznotes están invitadas a dar gracias juntas compartiendo una comida compartida y disfrutando de las actuaciones de los estudiantes.
Winter Piano Recital
All levels of piano students will perform in the culminating performance of the fall semester. Piano instruction at Kidznotes is supported by Keys for Kids.
About Keys for Kids: Working in conjunction with the NC Arts Foundation and NC Arts Council, Keys for Kids, co-founded by music artist Ben Folds and his manager Mike Kopp, creates a statewide network of arts partners providing free or affordable access to piano and keyboard education for school-age youth in North Carolina. As resources are available, partner sites will receive funding, keyboard donations, and access to branding materials to raise the visibility of their program. Piano instruction at Kidznotes is supported by Keys for Kids.
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Los estudiantes de piano de todos los niveles participarán en la función culminante del semestre de otoño. La enseñanza de piano en Kidznotes cuenta con el apoyo de Keys for Kids.
Acerca de Keys for Kids: En colaboración con la Fundación de las Artes de Carolina del Norte y el Consejo de las Artes de Carolina del Norte, Keys for Kids, cofundada por el artista musical Ben Folds y su representante Mike Kopp, crea una red estatal de socios artísticos que ofrece acceso gratuito o asequible a la educación de piano y teclado para jóvenes en edad escolar en Carolina del Norte. Según la disponibilidad de recursos, los centros asociados recibirán financiación, donaciones de teclados y acceso a materiales de marca para aumentar la visibilidad de su programa. La enseñanza de piano en Kidznotes cuenta con el apoyo de Keys for Kids.
Winter Nucleo Concerts
Nucleo students will perform in large ensembles in the culminating Nucleo performances of the fall semester.
1:00 PM: Pioneers & Voyagers
4:30 PM: Trailblazers & Maestros
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Los estudiantes de Nucleo se presentarán en grandes conjuntos en las presentaciones culminantes del semestre de otoño.
1:00 PM: Pioneros y Viajeros
4:30 PM: Pioneros y Maestros
The Gift: A Cultural Music Celebration
Join Kidznotes in a concert to celebrate global traditions through music, bringing together melodies from diverse cultures on one stage. The evening will feature music and projects from our students.
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Únete a Kidznotes en un concierto para celebrar tradiciones globales a través de la música, reuniendo melodías de diversas culturas en un mismo escenario. La velada contará con música y proyectos de nuestros estudiantes.
Kidznotes Gala
Join us in honoring 15 years of music and celebrating our past, present, and future with special performances by Kidznotes students and guests. All funds raised support Kidznotes programming.
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Acompáñenos a honrar 15 años de música y celebrar nuestro pasado, presente y futuro con presentaciones especiales de estudiantes de Kidznotes e invitados. Todos los fondos recaudados se destinarán a la programación de Kidznotes.
Spring Piano Recital
All levels of piano students will perform in the culminating performance of the spring semester. Piano instruction at Kidznotes is supported by Keys for Kids.
About Keys for Kids: Working in conjunction with the NC Arts Foundation and NC Arts Council, Keys for Kids, co-founded by music artist Ben Folds and his manager Mike Kopp, creates a statewide network of arts partners providing free or affordable access to piano and keyboard education for school-age youth in North Carolina. As resources are available, partner sites will receive funding, keyboard donations, and access to branding materials to raise the visibility of their program. Piano instruction at Kidznotes is supported by Keys for Kids.
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Los estudiantes de piano de todos los niveles participarán en la función culminante del semestre de primavera. La enseñanza de piano en Kidznotes cuenta con el apoyo de Keys for Kids.
Acerca de Keys for Kids: En colaboración con la Fundación de las Artes de Carolina del Norte y el Consejo de las Artes de Carolina del Norte, Keys for Kids, cofundada por el artista musical Ben Folds y su representante Mike Kopp, crea una red estatal de socios artísticos que ofrece acceso gratuito o asequible a la educación de piano y teclado para jóvenes en edad escolar en Carolina del Norte. Según la disponibilidad de recursos, los centros asociados recibirán financiación, donaciones de teclados y acceso a materiales de marca para aumentar la visibilidad de su programa. La enseñanza de piano en Kidznotes cuenta con el apoyo de Keys for Kids.
Spring Nucleo & Mozart Program Concerts
Nucleo and Mozart Program students will perform in large ensembles in the culminating performances of the spring semester and honoring our graduating seniors.
1:00 PM: Pioneers, Voyagers, & Mozart Program
4:30 PM: Trailblazers & Maestros
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Los estudiantes del Programa Nucleo y Mozart se presentarán en grandes conjuntos en las funciones culminantes del semestre de primavera y en honor a nuestros graduados.
1:00 h: Pioneers, Voyagers, y Programa de Mozart
4:30 h: Trailblazers y Maestros
Nucleo Student Placement Assessments and End-of-Year Celebration
Nucleo students will demonstrate their learning to their teachers to be placed in levels for the 2026-2027 season and have a chance to celebrate their success with end-of-year celebration activities.
May 5 from 4:00-6:00 PM: Pioneers and Voyagers
May 6 from 5:30-7:30 PM: Trailblazers and Maestros
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Los estudiantes de Núcleo demostrarán su aprendizaje a sus profesores para ser clasificados en los niveles del curso 2026-2027 y tendrán la oportunidad de celebrar su éxito con actividades de fin de curso.
5 de mayo, de 4:00 a 6:00 h: Pioneers y Voyagers
6 de mayo, de 5:30 a 7:30 h: Trialblazers y Maestros
Trailblazers & Abreu Orchestra Spring Sharing
Trailblazers and Abreu Orchestra students will perform in their large ensembles as the culminating performance of the school year.
Pioneers, Voyagers, and Mozart Program Spring Sharing
Pioneers, Voyagers, and Mozart Program students will perform in their large ensembles as the culminating performance of the school year.
Women's Voices Chorus
A portion of the evening’s concert proceeds will benefit Kidznotes. We are deeply grateful to the Women’s Voices Chorus for their generous support of our mission and the work we do to empower youth through music education.
“Coming Home” explores the many facets of what it means to search for, discover, and return to a place we can call home, whether that home is a physical location, an emotional state, or a spiritual sanctuary. Through our program, we express the joy of reunion, the pain of separation, and the nostalgia for places left behind. The path to finding home can be complex and varied, involving a journey across lands and seas, an inner search for self-identity, or a quest for emotional and spiritual grounding. Our songs offer a musical narrative that resonates with everyone who has ever sought a place to call their own and to feel the welcome of belonging.
Side-by-Side Concert with the Durham Symphony Orchestra
Kidznotes students will perform side-by-side with the Durham Symphony Orchestra musicians in a free community concert with classic and modern repertoire in addition to hosting an instrument “petting zoo.”
Youth Music Day
Join member organizations of the Triangle Community Music Educators Association Consortium in a music-filled afternoon showcasing the amazing talent of our student musicians. This event is in partnership with Children’s Day hosted by the Mexican Consulate in Raleigh. Be sure to check out the Pop-up performances happening throughout the edges of Moore Square!
Interactive activities can be found at the info tables around Moore Square including the Instrument Zoo hosted by Kidznotes, a chance to Paint a Violin to give new life to a retired instrument, and additional art games. Sign ups for summer camps, music lessons, and fall programs are available at the youth music organizations tables.
Nucleo Open House
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Kidznotes student looks like? Come in and join us! Parents of current students and families with potential students are invited to come learn, watch, and experience what being Kidznotes student is all about.
Students who will be in 6th-12th grade in the 2025-2026 school year are invited to attend!
Two options are available for the informational session & tour (both are the same):
Info Session & Tour # 1: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Info Session & Tour # 2: 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Nucleo Open House
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Kidznotes student looks like? Come in and join us! Parents of current students and families with potential students are invited to come learn, watch, and experience what being Kidznotes student is all about.
Students who will be in 3rd-5th grade in the 2025-2026 school year are invited to attend!
Two options are available for the informational session & tour (both are the same):
Info Session & Tour # 1: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Info Session & Tour # 2: 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Professional Development Workshop: Musical Ensemble Best Practices
Join Kidznotes in a free professional development workshop for music educators! Director of Instrumental Studies at Meredith College Dr. Jim Waddelow will lead an engaging workshop on best practices for leading youth music ensembles. Topics of discussion include effective rehearsal preparation, cultivating student leadership in your ensemble, and enhancing student listening skills during rehearsal. Professional development certificates are available at the conclusion of the workshop.
Lunch is provided at 12:00 PM for those interested in connecting with fellow educators.
RSVP REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
Pitch Perfect Gala
Kidznotes proudly announces that renowned Emmy-nominated artist Ben Folds will be honored at the Pitch Perfect Evening Gala 2025. This special event, taking place on March 25, 2025, at The Rickhouse in downtown Durham, will celebrate Folds for his incredible talent, creative contributions to the music world, and significant impact on music education in North Carolina.
Ben Folds has been a trailblazer in the music industry, known for his dynamic career as a musician, composer, and philanthropist. Folds has championed music education, particularly for young people, inspiring countless individuals to pursue their passions and cultivate their talents. Kidznotes is proud to honor his legacy in music education and his commitment to empowering youth through the arts.
Event Details:
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (VIP), 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Main Event)
Location: The Rickhouse, 609 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Tickets: Available here.
Live Virtual Auction Catalog and Bidding
Learn more here.
Kidznotes at the Carolina Theatre Family Saturday Series
**Tickets are required and can be purchased through the Carolina Theatre HERE
Take a trip around the musical world with the Kidznotes! Clap, sing, and dance to new and familiar tunes performed by Kidznotes student musicians, and you might just become part of the band. Kidznotes has provided orchestral music instruction to 1st-12th-grade students in the Triangle since 2010, providing full scholarships and musical instruments to all participating.
Kidznotes catalyzes social change by providing comprehensive music education, leadership opportunities, and character-building experiences to children with the fewest resources and the greatest need.
The Gift: A Black History Month Celebration
Join Kidznotes in a celebration concert with music that celebrates the music of African American musicians and their impact on American culture. The evening will feature music and projects from our students.
Recycled Orchestra of Cateura
Recycled Orchestra of Cateura
September 23, 7:00pm
This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, directed by Favio Chávez, is made up of low-income young people who live in the Bañado Sur community located around the Cateura Landfill in Asunción, Paraguay. The distinctive feature of the group is the interpretation of musical works with recycled instruments made from garbage rescued from the landfill.
The Orchestra was the subject of the award-winning documentary, Landfill Harmonic released in 2016.
CenterFest 2023
Ever wanted to strum a Ukulele? Play a Cello? Or just bang on a drum? Our Teaching Artist will show you how!
Join Kidznotes at 2023 CenterFest in downtown Durham September 16th & 17th as Kidznotes has an Instrument Petting Zoo from 11 am – 1 pm both days.
CenterFest 2023
Ever wanted to strum a Ukulele? Play a Cello? Or just bang on a drum? Our Teaching Artist will show you how!
Join Kidznotes at 2023 CenterFest in downtown Durham September 16th & 17th as Kidznotes has an Instrument Petting Zoo from 11 am – 1 pm both days.
Sandy Ridge Mozarts Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Sandy Ridge Elementary Mozarts Students end-of-year sharing.
This event is not open to the general public. Only to family and friends of the Mozarts students.
Fayetteville Street Mozart Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Fayetteville Street Elementary Mozarts Students end-of-year sharing.
This event is not open to the general public. Only to family and friends of the Mozarts students.
Dine-to-Donate @ Lula & Sadie's!
Dine to Donate Night at Lula & Sadie’s - Durham: Tues, May 23
Bugg Magnet Mozarts Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Bugg Magnet Elementary Mozarts Students end-of-year sharing.
This event is not open to the general public. Only to family and friends of the Mozarts students.
Burton Magnet Mozarts Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Burton Magnet Elementary Mozarts Students End-of-Year sharing.
This event is not open to the general public. Only to family and friends of the Mozarts students.
Raleigh Nucleo Spring Sharing
The strings, woodwinds and percussion students of our Raleigh nucleo will ‘share’ a wonderful program of music in celebration of a successful, musical year!
This event is free and open to our program families and members of the general public.
BEERthoven @ Bull City Ciderworks benefiting Kidznotes
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will host special guest pianist Ying Li at Bull City Ciderworks for an evening of music and fun benefiting Kidznotes and the COT’s Education Fund!
Donations will be accepted by The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle throughout the evening. Suggested donation $25/per person - pay at the door or register online today!
Durham Nucleo -Vivaldi Orchestra Spring Sharing
Join Kidznotes for our Vivaldi Orchestra’s Spring Sharing Concert! Our intermediate Durham musicians will ‘share’ the music and skills they’ve learned this program year with family and friends.
This event is free and open to our program families and members of the general public.