Heart of the City Piano Program Overview
Heart of the City Piano Program is dedicated to enhancing the lives of at-risk youth through a structured music program. Established in 1995, the program has expanded to multiple cities, including Edmonton, Vancouver, and Montreal. The program focuses on fostering positive lifestyle choices and providing learning opportunities for students, running throughout the school year. Key roles include program liaisons, financial management, volunteer coordination, and promotional activities.
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Fall Volunteer Orientation September 24, 2012
Mission & History Introduction of Executives Volunteer Programs Events Expectations Police Checks and FOIPs Teaching Tips Seminar Small Group Q&A
To enhance the lives of and learning opportunities for at-risk youth through a structured music program that continues throughout the school year. The Heart of the City Piano Program encourages students to make positive lifestyle choices.
Began in 1995 in Saskatoon as a dream to enhance the lives of at-risk youth through a structured music program Expanded to Edmonton in 2002 Is now a registered student group at the University of Alberta Also in Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, and Regina
Main liaison between the schools and the HCPP Ensures that the program runs efficiently and smoothly Maintains regular correspondence with the music teachers and other contacts Manages daily operations of the HCPP Facilitates collaboration between executive members
Maintains records of money coming in and out of the organization Develops a budget that is used to plan out the activities of the year Provides regular updates on the financial status of the HCPP
Maintains regular correspondence with volunteers Facilitates the matching process, assigning volunteers to schools Periodically checks in with volunteers to make sure everything is functioning effectively
Acts as secretary, photographer, and webmaster Designs documents (brochures, posters, power point presentations, newsletters) that promote the activities of the HCPP to both volunteers and external bodies
Plans and manages events, including the fall and winter fundraisers, celebrations, and the recital Booking locations and filling out health permits are other duties
Promotes the HCPP to external bodies including individuals, businesses, community organizations, and the community-at-large Seeks out sponsorship and other donations as well as support and non-monetary donations Writes grant proposals
Manages and maintains correspondence with members of the Performance Troupe Seeks out performance opportunities Ensures that the Performance Troupe is prepared to deliver exciting and professional performances
Teach 1-4 students for a total of 1-1.5 hours Total time commitment is ~3 hours a week, including travel time and lesson plan making Lessons are typically from September to April Email the music teacher/principal at the school you will be teaching at Introduce yourself Decide when to begin lessons
Introduce yourself and get to know your students and their interests Assess the level of your students If they are returning students, ask them what they played at the recital last year and if they can play it for you Some students will have their own books, but you can also drop by during our office hours to borrow some from our Music Resource Library.
Established in 1998 to provide a secure place for youth around Whyte Ave to gather, to be safe, to grow, and to meet others Working with youth between the ages of 14 24 Lessons on weekdays or Saturday afternoons Drop-in basis; not same students every week youth between the ages of 14- - 24
Consists of pianists who volunteer their time and talent by performing at public functions Proceeds go towards operating the HCPP Opportunity to raise awareness of the program in the community Minimum of Grade 10 RCM or equivalent Talk to Adam Adam afterwards if you are interested!
Sept 2012 Volunteer Orientation Nov/Dec 2012 Special Lesson Dec 3, 2012 Heart & Soul Silent Auction and Concert January 2013 Winter Check-In March 2013 Recital & AGM April 2013 Fundraiser (maybe)
Working together with the volunteers at your school, throw a small end of the semester celebration for your students Can be Christmas or winter-themed Play games, learn Christmas songs, watch a movie, do arts and crafts be creative! We will be providing small gifts for the students that will need to be picked up from the office
December 3, 2012 Myer Horowitz Theatre (in SUB) Silent auction at 6pm, concert from 7-9pm Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door On sale starting mid-Oct Come talk to us afterwards if you would like to: Perform in the concert Recommend a performer Help obtain silent auction items December 3, 2012 Save the date!!
Be committed to the program If you must miss a lesson, give adequate notice to the school & music teacher Be motivated, be prepared, be creative in your teaching Encourage your students to practice (such as giving rewards, etc)
Be punctual to lessons Be willing to commit time to HCPP fundraisers and other events Be prompt with correspondence with HCPP student exec Maintain good and up-to-date communication with HCPP & school/music teachers
Choose students to be enrolled in the program Ensure that the students will be committed Be present or appoint a supervisor for all lesson days does not have to directly supervise lesson, but be available in case of problems Ensure that there is a piano available for lessons and for practice
Encourage students and parents to participate in events Be willing to discipline students if necessary Be prompt with correspondence with HCPP Exec Maintain good communication with volunteers Provide schedule of holidays/field trips/special events to volunteer and HCPP student exec ahead of time
Be committed to the program for the entire school year (Sept April) Avoid missing lessons without adequate notice to the music teacher & volunteer piano teacher Be on time for lessons
Practice regularly Be respectful to the piano teacher Parents: arrange transportation for child after the lesson maintain good communication with the music teacher be committed to the program, be supportive
Email: hcpp@ualberta.ca (hcpp.edmonton@gmail.com also works) Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/~hcpp/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uahcpp
Mondays 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Thursdays 9:30 AM 3:30 PM SUB Basement, Student Group Services Lounge, Office 0 0- -40P 40P
About the program in general Please save teaching questions for the teaching tips seminar
All volunteers FOIP Form EPSB Registration Form New volunteers only Reference Form (available online) Police Check 2 pieces of government-issued ID
