When children, youth, and communities lack access to arts programming, they lose far more than music and dance experiences. They lose vital opportunities to build confidence, dedication, teamwork, and joy. Musicopia was founded in response to that loss.
For more than 50 years, Musicopia has created inclusive, collaborative spaces for learning and expression through music and dance. Rooted in cultural diversity and community connection, our work nurtures growth, creativity, and belonging.
Our programs are designed to:
Today, we reach more than 25,000 participants each year across three states and 21 school districts through a wide range of programs.
Guided by an unwavering belief that the arts should be accessible to all, we remain committed to creating opportunities that shape and empower the next generation. That belief is reflected in our work with schools and communities every day.
Musicopia’s mission is to inspire, educate, and connect children, youth, and their extended communities through collaborative music and dance experiences.
Musicopia envisions shaping and empowering the next generation through equitable access to the arts: cultivating lifelong creative expression, confidence, collaboration, multicultural understanding, and joy.
Our work is guided and informed by our belief in and commitment to our values which are to:
Since its founding fifty years ago, Musicopia has maintained a steadfast commitment to creating access to the arts for all, regardless of circumstance. Musicopia is committed to fostering and maintaining an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are fully integrated for the benefit of our staff, Teaching Artists, volunteers, and the students and families served. We strive to ensure that all individuals within our organizations are treated fairly and equally and include all voices and viewpoints. Learn more
Founded in 1974 as an in‑school string program, Musicopia has evolved over time in response to the communities it serves. Over the years, the organization expanded beyond classrooms to include after‑school and community‑based programming, eventually encompassing both music and dance.
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Annual Report (Dancing Classrooms Philly) – not available for this fiscal year.
