Free Music Instruction & Mentoring for Children Affected by Parental Incarceration
Our programs are designed to develop students’ patience, perseverance, and discipline through practice, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. SWAN students build these skills that will help them excel in school and throughout their lives.
Through music instruction, mentoring relationships, Bible classes, and trauma-informed support, students experience healing, build resilience, and gain confidence in their future.
Together, these opportunities help students heal, learn, succeed, and dream.
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Instruments
Instruments are provided for our students by community donations.
Free Music Lessons
Weekly private or group lessons are taught by qualified music instructors.
Music Ensembles
Students are placed in ensembles and learn to perform together.
Performances
Students participate in service and community performances throughout the year.
Bible Class
Through Bible classes, students learn about God’s love and are introduced to the hope of the Gospel.
Social Emotional Mentoring
One-on-one and group mentoring occur with certified mental health counselors
Rising Stars Music Program
Our Rising Stars program combines the power, joy, and beauty of music-making with immediate access to certified mental health counseling and mentoring. This comprehensive after-school and summer camp program includes private and group music lessons, homework assistance, Bible classes, art classes, and mental health mentoring and counseling.
Summer Program
Our summer camp is a full-day, five-week program held Monday through Thursday, providing music instruction, enrichment classes, social-emotional learning, Bible classes, and mental health mentoring. It culminates in several community performances.
Year-Round Music Program
Our year-round music program provides weekly private or 1-hour group music lessons in addition to our Rising Stars program, or as an independent offering.
Therapeutic Drumming Program
Our Therapeutic Drumming Program equips School District of Lancaster staff, SWAN staff, students, and families to use rhythm and drumming as tools for emotional regulation, connection, and healing through a series of training seminars.
The Impact
Each lesson builds confidence.
Each performance gives voice to their story.
Each relationship reminds them they matter.
It takes me away from all my worries and cares. It makes me feel worthwhile.
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