The mission of Hopewell Music Cooperative North is to empower students from the chronically underserved community of North Minneapolis to grow musically, academically, socially, and emotionally through the enriching studies of classical and contemporary music. Although many other neighborhoods and suburbs have music schools, community orchestras, choirs and bands, before Hopewell Music started, no similar program existed in North Minneapolis. Two local music teachers, Ellie Fregni and Jaette Carpenter, were concerned about the lack of music education on the Northside and founded Hopewell Music in 2012.
Being part of a strong group of players helps me to be a better player. " -Derek, 17 |
My favorite part of Hopewell is that they had us performing after four lessons. " -Cara, 14 |