MIM is proud to have a diverse range of education programs. We offer exceptional educational opportunities for youth and adults in music appreciation, performance and composition. From performances in schools throughout Nevada County, to our Young Musicians competition and Young Composers program, to family concerts, scholarships, and more, we are dedicated to sharing the joys of classical music with every generation.
Please take a look at the different education pages for more details about each program. We hope you will choose to be a part of the MIM family and keep classical music thriving into the future.
We pay for materials and staff support through your generous investment in these programs. If you love our education programs, please consider making a tax-deductible donation today, or join our “Great Giveaway Raffle” program and donate by shopping for groceries! You may also donate to a specific scholarship fund if you wish. Already know that you want to support us? Visit the Support MIM page for more details.
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Brummitt Taylor Listening ProgramBrummitt Taylor (BT) consists of a kit of 8 classical CDs with lesson plans and instructions for teaching and playing music in the classroom for 5-10 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 5 years.
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Classics for KidsClassics for Kids is presented in partnership with the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (SOS) Office. The SOS office transports hundreds of 4th graders to our performance hall for this free concert.
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CD Recycle ProgramIs a clever way of recycling those old, unwanted, classical CDs you have lying around the house. We collect them and then distribute them to Nevada County school teachers for free, facilitating classical music in the classrooms.
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Music LiveAs part of our outreach program, Music Live, started in 2007, brings live classical music performances to Nevada County’s K-8 schools.
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Family ConcertThe Family concert is held during SummerFest. This event targets young children, their parents and grandparents.
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Peers Performing 4 PeersOur Young Musicians and Young Composers go directly into the Nevada County k-8 classrooms to perform. The performance consists of a brief introduction of performer and musical work, live performance with a followup Q and A.
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Young Composers ProgramThis collaborative program between Music in the Mountains and the Nevada County Composers Cooperative kicks off early in the school year with youth from 5th grade through college.
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Young Musicians’ Competition & Showcase ConcertThe Young Musicians Competition (YMC) was started in 1987. It provides the opportunity for Nevada, Placer, Sutter and Yuba County music students, grades 3-12, to study, memorize and perform classical repertoire for professional teacher/judges.
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ScholarshipsWe currently have three scholarship programs. The Jean Brook Dunning Award goes to the outstanding performance during the Young Musicians Competition. The Jason Pell Scholarship is awarded to a continuing college student majoring in music. Donner Mine Music Camp Scholarships are given to fund students for a week-long summer band camp.
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