Music Will Featured on WNBC New York: Empowering Students Through Modern Music Education
Music Will was recently featured on WNBC New York in a segment highlighting the nonprofit’s mission to bring modern, culturally responsive music education to students across the country. With programs in over 600 school districts across the United States, Music Will is redefining music education by focusing on modern genres and empowering students to start playing on day one.
This news segment turns the spotlight on how the organization’s work is making a measurable difference in New York public schools, specifically at Lower Manhattan Community Middle School, NYC.
Spotlight on Music Education Impact in New York City
The modern band program, led by Laura Del Rosso, a passionate music educator and Music Will Ambassador, whose classroom embodies what’s possible when students are given the opportunity to explore music that resonates with their lives. Through Music Will’s modern band curriculum, students learn to play contemporary genres like hip-hop, rock, and pop, while also writing and performing their own original songs.
In one especially impactful moment, a student shared her journey through the program:
“This program is literally the reason I am excited to come to school every day.”
“I was once a shy 6th grader who was scared to touch the piano. Now, it’s my dream to be on Broadway one day.”
This transformation is at the heart of Music Will’s work—empowering students to create, collaborate, and connect through music that reflects their culture, community, and identity.
Music Will’s Strong Presence in the Tri-State Area
While Music Will operates on a national scale, its presence in the tri-state area is especially strong, with nearly 646 active teachers serving nearly 100,000 students across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Key partners in the tri-state area include: NYC Public Schools, Music Educators Association of New York City (MEANYC), and York College / CUNY.
Music Will provides teachers with the curriculum, instruments, and training they need—at no cost—ensuring that music education is not a luxury but a right.
Join the Movement to Transform Music Education
This segment is just one example of the thousands of Music Will classrooms reshaping how students experience music across the country. Whether you’re an educator looking to bring our program to your school or an advocate for music education, you can be part of this movement.
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