After-School Program

The NCMC Island Youth Orchestra

Igniting Passion, inspiring music.

Winter/Spring 2025 Session starts on January 27, 2025!

The NCMC After-School Program is designed to allow all island youth to explore music in a structured and social environment. Participation in the program is free, and instrument subsidies are available. We invite you to learn more below and click the link to get your youth involved!

Click the button below to register!

The After-School Program at a Glance

The After-School Program will be held at the Nantucket Intermediate School Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Each day will feature social time, musicianship classes, ensemble rehearsals, and instrumental sectionals.

All island youth grades 3-12 are invited to participate!

The program will resume on January 27, with breaks following the public school calendar.

For older youth, the program will feature a separate Rock Band track.

Participation in the program is free! Instrument subsidies will ensure that all island youth can participate, even if they aren’t part of the program.

Led by Dr. Eddie Wilkins, the program will involve more than 15 professional musicians as instructors, including island musicians, island school music instructors, NCMC instructors, and guest musicians from the Boston Conservatory and the Luzerne Music Center.

transforming lives through music

the NCMC after-school program will enrich the lives of island youth by providing structured and social opportunities to engage in music.