We did the project in March and the orchestra director stated that for the rest of the school year, students would see him in the hallway and talk about joining orchestra in the future. We look forward to seeing how the numbers increase once the 4th graders reach 6th grade.

“Whether you’re starting a brand new job or returning to your school for another year of teaching, you have an opportunity to make sure you are recognizing your students as they wish to be seen and cultivate a community in your classroom. Even if you have mostly returning students, remember that adolescence is a time of change and you may have students who wish to be known differently this school year.” - Dr. Kelsey Nussbaum

How the First Few Years Might Be Everything with Stringrise Founder: Nicole Melrose with Dr. Angela Ammerman on the MusicEdLove Podcast

I am coming forward to tell my story in a very raw and vulnerable way- I believe it will be empowering for myself and others, and because authenticity is liberation. This is a public disclosure of what I have been through over the past year, and the unexpected path that unfolded before me.

In this video, Founder & CEO of StringRise Nicole Melrose talks building the foundations for String Programs that Thrive.