Music Mentor Program

In honor of Oklahoma's Music Educators' Hall of Fame inductee and pioneer music educator, The Zelia Breaux Music Mentor Program is established (family approval pending) in her honor. This program will be hosted at Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School in Oklahoma City and will be the offspring to what I hope to be an artistic catalyst for developing musical talents in the state.

The Zelia Breaux Music Mentor Program will accomplish two primary goals; Musical development and Character development in all participants.

This will be a 9 month program. Sessions will take place in 10 week increments and new students enrolled at the conclusion of the 10 week period. The program will enroll both inner city and rural area students who may or may not have prior musical training, and serve as a deterrent to delinquent behaviors. It will actively involve students in musical, social and cultural development while encouraging academic success and positive self-image. It will regularly improve community relationships within participants by conducting community improvement efforts through independent projects and partnerships. Additionally program will showcase the artistic development of individuals and groups upon the conclusion of each session and when possible various performances and appearances. Initial target enrollment is 20-40 students. The designated coordinator is Larry Birden Jr, Instructor of music and Director of Bands at Langston University. Langston University is not affiliated with this activity.

 

Components of the program are as follows:

·         Mentoring; provide interactions with each student to improve or enhance positive character development social responsibility and discipline.    

·         Reading; each student will be required to read select literature throughout the course of the year and maintain a journal which documents experiences.

·         Music; each student will be trained on instrument of choice. However quantity of each will vary.

·         Field trips; field trips will occur approximately 3 times per 10 week session. Field trips are optional and must be paid for by participant. Price will include transportation, admission if applicable and meal.

·         Performances (recitals); Culminating performance will take place upon the conclusion of 10 week sessions. Special group performances anticipated.  

·         Community service projects; Students will participate in a minimum of 1 community service project(s) as scheduled per 10 week session.