Heart of the City Piano Program

Spring Into Music Concert a great success!

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On April 18, 2010, students from York Street Public School, Vincent Massey Public School, Connaught Public School and Queen Mary Public School showcased their talents at our Spring Into Music Concert! The concert was hosted at the Rideau Park United Church. Over 40 students from beginners to seasoned players shared with us their hard work, dedication and passion for music. MingXing from York Street Public School plays a Schubert Impromptu A big thank you to all our volunteers who helped make the ...

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Heart of the City Piano is Back for the 2011-2012 School year!

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After an extremely successful season last year, in which over 90 children in the Ottawa area received piano lessons, Heart of the City Piano is back for the 2011-2012 school year. Once again this year we are at Connaught Public School, York Street Public School, Queen Mary Public School and Vincent Massey Public School. We are hoping to have children write the Royal Conservatory of Music Basic Rudiments exam in the spring, and once again plan to have a recital to ...

What is the Heart of the City Program?

We are recruiting volunteers of musical and non-musical background!

Piano need not be your principal instrument.
See volunteering section for more details...

The mission of the Heart of the City piano program (HCPP) is simple: make music accessible to every child. The study of music is costly and often inaccessible to youth who are economically disadvantaged. We strive to provide the opportunity to discover music through piano lessons to these children, by providing them with piano lessons, given at their school by volunteers. Presently, the Ottawa branch of the program includes 6 schools from the public and catholic English school boards.

HCPP not only teaches the students an instrument, it teaches them a means of self-expression, communication and instils self-confidence.

THIS PROGRAM IS 100% VOLUNTEER BASED!

We need your help to succeed.

2009-2010 Objectives

Increase student participation in RCM examinations
Accept used pianos in any condition
Implement a scholarship program for graduating students

Heart of the City Piano Program

Spring Into Music Concert a great success!

Heart of the City Piano is Back for the 2011-2012 School year!

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What is the Heart of the City Program?