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Featured in JUMP Philly Fall 2014
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL ARTICLE Josh Tirado was older than the age limit at Rock To The Future, a free music workshop for city kids, when he started picking up his little sister, Samira Long, there four years ago. While he was waiting for her to finish band practice, the 14-year-old, 5’9”, 230-pound high school football player would …
From student to instructor
Over the summer, I volunteered for the Rock to the Future summer camp. This involved teaching children how to play, read and perform music within only a week. Generally, it seems to be a living nightmare to teach young kids how to play instruments under the pressure of a deadline that lands on the end of the week. I admit …
Why it pays to be a RTTF Backstage Pass holder:
As a young organization, Rock to the Future relies on the amazing support of people like you to keep our music education programming completely free for low-income Philadelphia youth. So let me start by saying THANKS! As you know, in 2013 Rock to the Future rolled out our new membership program – the Rock to the Future Backstage Pass – to provide VIP access and exclusive events to our …
Rally for Rock 2014
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Board meeting minutes will be posted
Board meeting minutes will be posted on this page
Rock to the Future’s 1st Annual #MusicForAll Ball Tops the Charts!
Rock to the Future surpasses fundraising goal at 1st Annual SOLD OUT Music for All Ball! Let me start by saying: Wow! When I started Rock to the Future in 2010, I didn’t completely foresee the amazing positive impact our programs would have on local youth. But Saturday night’s 1st Annual Music for All Ball was a fitting celebration of all of Rock to …
Pia Toscano of American Idol kicks off Rock to the Future’s #MusicForAll Campaign
Did you know that: Due to budget cuts, most Philadelphia youth do not have access to music education in schools Youth living in poverty in Philadelphia face many obstacles, including soaring crime rates in low-income neighborhoods Music education can improve grades, graduation rates, social skills and standardized test scores, improve self-esteem and inspire at-risk youth At Rock to the Future, we …
Rock to the Future partners with The Free Library of Philadelphia
Local music education nonprofit reaches children citywide By Ali Eaves Jan. 14, 2014 Rock to the Future Program Director Joshua Craft helps Takhari Casselle, 10, play the electric guitar for the first time at a free workshop at the Central Philadelphia Library. ALI EAVES / STAR PHOTO One in three schools in the School District of Philadelphia has no music program, according …