Ascend through Music Program
About
Ascend through Music has been serving the Baltimore and DC areas since 2016. Designed and directed by Christina Campbell (current Director of Music Programs), Ascend through Music provides musical opportunities for youth by connecting music to their lives and the world.
Participants are exposed to different facets of music making in the music industry and other creative fields, focusing on development in music production, playing instruments, recording, songwriting, vocal technique, and performing. Ascend offers a variety of program opportunities including one-on-one creative mentoring, group sessions, drop-in programs, recording sessions, special events and performances, as well as college and career help. The program's mission is to foster creativity, positive expression, and confidence through music.
Though many of the programs are primarily for students ages 7-20, anyone who wants to learn and grow creatively won’t be turned away; Ascend is dedicated to supporting creative growth!
Baltimore Initiatives
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Group classes of 5-10 students in a specific specialty such as piano, guitar, music production, or singing.
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Amplified - Female Performance Group. Songwriting, Sisterhood, Service.
House Band - Instrumental Ensemble.
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Access to resources, equipment, recording, and support in drop-in hours throughout the week.
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Weekly 1:1 sessions with professional or student artists as mentors.
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Opportunities for exposure, exploration, and experience outside of the normal structured programs.
Workshops facilitated by artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals on a specific form of music-making or industry pathway.
Volunteer groups facilitating hands-on workshops with interactive activities.
Special trips to unique creative spaces.
Special events and performances such as open mics, jam sessions, or student performances and showcases.
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Support and opportunities for students to explore and prepare for college and career pathways.
Workshops provide information and resources.
Trips to tour colleges in the area allow students to explore different programs and degrees.
College mentorship provides 1:1 attention and support to help students meet their goals.
Washington, DC Initiatives
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Co-ed enrichment or after school classes teaching skills in music production, songwriting, recording, and engineering.
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Workshops facilitated by various musicians and creative professionals to provide exposure to different creative careers and pathways.
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Female-focused group focused on building confidence and self-expression through songwriting and creating original music, and exposure to music industry careers.
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Single-session workshops at various schools and sites across DC which introduces concepts of music production and songwriting.
2025 IMPACT:
67 Projects
903 Sessions
420 Participants
Locate Us
Baltimore
UA House at Fayette operated by
Living Classrooms
1100 E. Fayette Street,
Baltimore, MD 21202
Locate Us
Washington DC
Dent House
156 Q St. SW,
Washington, DC 20024