Our mission is to empower kids and build community through the universal language of music.
We carry out this mission by giving children from equity-deserving communities free instruments, along with free group and individual music lessons. This gives children the chance to grow important life skills such as respect, compassion, teamwork, and responsibility through singing and playing music together.
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OrKidstra’s programs serve low-income Ottawa communities and most kids participate for free. We believe this kind of accessibility breaks down barriers and allows our children to try something they couldn’t have dreamt of before – including instruments from triangle to trombone!
In Ottawa, financial constraints, cultural differences, language barriers, settlement difficulties, and other systemic barriers leave thousands of children without the opportunity to learn and benefit from music making. You can help create a future where all children and youth have the opportunity to find their voice and build their potential through music.
Innovative modulation sets the stage for helping more kids reach for success through music OTTAWA, Ont. – Sept. 12, 2024 – OrKidstra Board Chair Chayanika Abeysekera Lutes and Co-Founder Tina…
The application deadline for this position was Sunday, September 15, 2024, and has now passed. If you are interested in future opportunities at OrKidstra, please email people@orkidstra.ca. Applications for this…
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Looking for an after-school program that is so much more than music?
Do you enjoy music and helping children? We may be a good match!
There are many ways to donate – with money, instruments and more!
Families are welcome to submit applications for new students throughout the year. At this time, you will be added to a waitlist. When space becomes available, a member of the OrKidstra team will contact you about next steps.
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