*** New Values, Vision and Mission Statement of
Project STEP, June, 2010 ***
Core Values
Lauren Brown, viola, warming up before a performance at the Museum of Fine Arts for their Art in Bloom
(1) We believe that the classical music profession should reflect racial
and ethnic diversity.
(2) We believe that children, if identified at an early age and immersed
in long-term, rigorous music instruction, can flourish as professional
classical musicians and as individuals, regardless of their ultimate career
choice.
(3) We believe that our students can reach their full potential when
held to high standards and provided with the support and active engagement
of teachers, mentors, family members, and alumni.
(4) We believe that music can change lives and that the disciplined
study of classical music enhances educational opportunities and opens doors
for our students and their communities.
Vision Statement
We envision a world in which the classical music profession reflects the
racial and ethnic diversity of our communities.
Mission Statement
Project STEP recognizes that certain racial and ethnic minorities are vastly
underrepresented in classical music. Our mission is to address this
imbalance by identifying musically talented children from underrepresented
Boston communities and providing participants in our programs with
comprehensive music and string instrument instruction. We set the highest
standards for our students, provide mentoring and performance opportunities,
and create a network of support for our students, their families, and their
communities.
Tony Rymer placed FIRST in the annual, national Sphinx Competition finals held on Sunday, February 1 at Orchestra Hall, Detroit, MI. He played the fourth movement of the Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor. Read more.
Mariana Green-Hill was awarded the Sanford Allen Award, “in recognition of her artistic merit, her persistence, and her extraordinary achievement.” Read more.
Project STEP congratulates both of these exceptional alums.
“Through violin lessons, theory class, orchestra, chamber music, concerts and master classes with world-class musicians, Project STEP has given our family a lasting gift: deep joy and pride as our children, along with their peers of African-American and Latino descent, reap the rewards of determination and perseverance.” - Project STEP parents Larry and Sharon Byrd
Mariana Green-Hill was awarded the Sanford Allen Award, “in recognition of her artistic merit, her persistence, and her extraordinary achievement.”