Our mission
The mission of Hopewell Music Cooperative North is to empower under-resourced youth and adult students in North Minneapolis through high quality and affordable music education that is accessible to all regardless of age, background, ability, or financial circumstance.
Hopewell History
Before Hopewell Music was founded, students in North Minneapolis did not have the same access to music education and community music programming as those living in more affluent areas. Two local music teachers, Ellie Fregni and Jaette Carpenter, were concerned about the lack of equitable access to music education on the Northside and founded Hopewell Music in 2012.
Check out our annual report to learn more about our impact in 2019!
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Why Music?
What Hopewell does is about more than just music, it is about equal opportunities and access to music education. Music education is scientifically proven to increase academic performance in children and enhance productivity and mental acuity in adults. Music has the added benefits of instilling values such as discipline, resilience, cooperation, and good communication while providing both youth and adult students with a creative outlet. Playing in a group provides further benefits of helping students find camaraderie among like-minded peers.
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Due to long-standing issues of inequity, North Minneapolis residents have not had the same opportunities in music as those living in more affluent areas. Our goal in empowering Northsiders of all backgrounds to express themselves creatively by removing barriers to music lessons, classes, and local events.
Hopewell provides a safe and affordable option for music education on the Northside. We offer sliding scale tuition for folks on federal or state assistance, removing financial barriers to lessons, classes, workshops, and camps. In addition, we offer six ensembles that are free and open to anyone in the Northside community, so North Minneapolis musicians can come to make music with one another.
Hopewell provides a safe and affordable option for music education on the Northside. We offer sliding scale tuition for folks on federal or state assistance, removing financial barriers to lessons, classes, workshops, and camps. In addition, we offer six ensembles that are free and open to anyone in the Northside community, so North Minneapolis musicians can come to make music with one another.