Kids In Concert is a 90 student-strong joyful community of young musicians. We believe that every child deserves the chance to learn, create, and perform music, regardless of background, ability, or identity.
Founded in 2010 as a partnership with the Suquamish Tribe's Early Learning Center, Kids in Concert has grown into a four-day-a-week free music and youth development program serving students ages 6-18 from across North Kitsap County.
More than a music program, KIC is committed to:
1. Quality instruction and performance opportunities. We offer small group and individual instruction in strings and percussion, plus participation in ensemble and choir.
2. Equitable access. KIC is a barrier-free environment where all students are welcomed. There are no auditions, no tuition, and no prior experience is needed.
3. Youth development. Our programming cultivates compassion, developmental wellbeing, and leadership, producing graduates ready to contribute to positive social change.
We believe that music is for everyone.
In addition to music education, KIC also provides:
We are proud to be recognized by the Seattle Symphony as a Community Partner.
Watch the video below to learn about one family's experience of growing up in KIC!
Cultivating compassion and developmental well-being of youth through the healing power of music.
KIC has grown in direct response to the needs of our students and the broader community. As access to music education continues to shrink in many schools, KIC has stepped up to ensure students still have consistent, high-quality music instruction, mentorship, and a place to belong. We currently have 90 children enrolled in our program and 32 on our waitlist. We would love to bring more children into our program, but this requires more teachers and adult staff.
Meeting this increased demand has real costs. As a result, KIC currently has a funding gap to sustain the program at its current level. Closing this gap will allow us to continue rising to the occasion for our students and families!
If you are interested in volunteering or making an instrument donation, please contact us at rebecca@kidsinconcert.org.
Organization name
Kids in Concert
Tax id (EIN)
80-0652894
Categories
Arts & Culture, Youth Development
Geography Served
Bainbridge Island, Silverdale/Central Kitsap, Poulsbo/North Kitsap
Annual Revenue
$100,000 - $499,999
BIPOC Leadership
Board Members
BIPOC Serving
African American/Black, Asian or Asian American, Hispanic, Latino or Latinx, Native American or American Indian, Multiracial
Address
PO BOX 11623