Guest Visitors at the Nucleo Monday, February 10th

The Durham Fellows of the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will provide a special presentation to tell their individual stories, showcase their talent, and introduce concepts that are important to understand as young musicians who will play in an orchestra.

All students and parents are welcome to attend the presentation!

Monday, February 10th

4:30-5:30 PM

Kidznotes Nucleo at Fayetteville St. Elementary School

2905 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707

Kidznotes Gala

March 25th

Thank you to all who came to the in-person parent meetings this week to learn about the Kidznotes gala "A Pitch Perfect Evening" on March 25th from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Rickhouse in downtown Durham.

The evening will feature Kidznotes performances, a silent and live auction, and a live performance and VIP meet-and-greet with Kidznotes Honoree Ben Folds.

This is an event to fundraise for our beloved programs and we need your help!

Get Involved:

Purchase a ticket or donate to the event. You can even fundraise in your community for your ticket! Buy a general or VIP ticket here.
Volunteer to help before, during, or after the event. Email program@kidznotes.org to learn more!
Donate or share a connection to a business who might donate to the silent auction. Email kidznotesgala@kidznotes.org with your suggestions and items!

Learn More about the Gala Here

Why are we honoring Ben Folds?

Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated musician and North Carolina native who has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. Ben also serves as Artistic Advisor for the National Symphony Orchestra.

His charitable initiative, Keys for Kids, supports 8 youth programs in North Carolina to provide piano instruction at little to no-cost, including Kidznotes. We are grateful for his mission-minded work and artistic talent!

NEW CALENDAR AVAILABLE

Due to the rescheduling of the gala, the calendar has changed.

Get your updated calendar at kidznotes.org/current-students.

Black History Month Celebration February 27

ALL students are invited to participate in this special event! This performance will take place on Thursday, February 27th at 6:00 PM, located at Fayetteville Street Elementary School. Our Trailblazers (Level 3) and Abreu Orchestra (Level 4) will be performing together. Additionally, our Pioneers (Level 1) and Voyagers (Level 2) will sing while our older students play. Mozart students are also invited to sing with us!

Join us after the concert for a potluck reception featuring student research and art projects! Stay tuned for a potluck sign-up.

We Need Your Help! Level 1 & 2 students (and optional Mozart students) will be singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Since not all of our lower-level students are in choir, please help them learn the words at home. Click the button below for the lyrics.

Please RSVP if your Level 1, 2, or Mozart student will perform ASAP, so teachers can plan for any absences accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation!

Lift Every Voice and Sing Lyrics

RSVP YOUR STUDENT FOR THE CONCERT

Get to Know Our Teachers

Our Teaching Artists are always eager to talk to you. Don't hesitate to reach out!

Tokay Allen - Mozart General Music at Spring Valley Elementary | tallen@kidznotes.org
Caroline Armfield - Pioneers (Level 1) & Voyagers (Level 2) Choir carmfield@kidznotes.org
Beideth Briceño - Trailblazers (Level 3) & Maestros (Level 4) Cello & Mozart at Fayetteville St. Elementary | bbriceno@kidznotes.org
Emma Dunlap-Grube - Pioneers (Level 1) & Voyagers (Level 2) Cello | emmadunlap-grube@kidznotes.org

Genesis Escobar - Mozart at Spring Valley Elementary, Trailblazers (Level 3) & Maestros (Level 4) Upper Strings | genesisescobar@kidznotes.org
Lynn Grissett - Trailblazers (Level 3) & Maestros (Level 4) brass, Modern Chamber Ensemble | lynngrissett@kidznotes.org
Micky Hickey - Pioneers (Level 1) & Voyagers (Level 2) Upper Strings | mickyhickey@kidznotes.org
Yolana Murrell - Trailblazers (Level 3) Chamber Ensemble & Modern Chamber Ensemble | yolanamurrell@kidznotes.org

Anthony Newell - Pioneers (Level 1), Voyagers (Level 2) Woodwinds & Brass, Trailblazers (Level 3) & Maestros (Level 4) Woodwinds | dnewell@kidznotes.org
Lillian Park - All Levels Keys for Kids (group piano) | lillianpark@kidznotes.org
Rosendo Peña - All Levels Percussion | rosendopenasuarez@kidznotes.org
Tina Rippe - Pioneers (Level 1), Voyagers (Level 2) Woodwinds & Brass, Voyagers (Level 2) Band | tinarippe@kidznotes.org

Dr. Kenneth Stewart - Trailblazers (Level 3) Orchestra, Abreu Orchestra (Level 4) | kennethstewart@kidznotes.org

Learn More About Our Teachers

Upcoming Events

Holidays (NO KIDZNOTES):

February 17: NO CLASSES
March 10: NO CLASSES
March 25: NO CLASSES AT THE NUCLEO ONLY
March 31-April 4: NO CLASSES

Special Event & Sharing Dates:

February 27 at 6 PM: Kidznotes Black History Month Celebration Concert: The Gift
March 8 at 11 AM: Abreu Orchestra at Carolina Theatre Family Saturday Series
March 18 at 4 PM: Spring Valley Mozart Sharing
March 20 at 4:00 PM: Fayetteville St. Mozart Sharing
March 25, 2025 at 6 PM: Kidznotes Gala at The Rickhouse