Project CHEER
Project CHEER is a program of The Schubert Club and has been operating at the Hallie Q. Brown/ Martin Luther King Center since 1969. Project CHEER’s activities grew out of a Schubert Club program that started in 1911 at the West Side Neighborhood House. Project CHEER acquired its name and its focus from Prentice Harris, former music director at the Hallie Q. Brown Center, who was the program’s first director.
What Does Project CHEER Offer?
Project CHEER (Creative Help through Enrichment and Educational Resources) offers free piano and guitar lessons to students who would not otherwise prioritize private music instruction.
Lessons are 15 minutes long, and usually shared between two students. Students are able to take two lessons on each instrument a week. Students are also welcome to practice on our extra keyboards before or after their scheduled lessons. Other music classes are occasionally available throughout the year.
What is the Schedule?
We offer 3 sessions throughout the year: September-December, January-May, and June-July. Our weekly teaching hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 2pm-6pm
What is the Cost?
Project CHEER’s music lessons are free! There is a registration fee of five dollars, which covers all students in a family.
Who Can Enroll?
Students must have completed Kindergarten to register. Students may take classes through 12th grade.
How Can I Register or Get More Information?
Registration is done in person. Stop by our space during our teaching hours in the Hallie Q. Brown/Martin Luther King Center, 270 Kent Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
For more information, please call Joanna Kirby at (651) 224-4601, ext. 115 or email 
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Fall 2010 Registration Information
Priority Registration for Returning Families:
Tuesday, September 7, 3-6pm
Open Registration:
Wednesday, September 8, 3-5:30pm
Information for Currently Enrolled
Students and Parents
Downloadable PDF Documents:
Fall and Winter 2010 Semester
Tuesday, September 7
Fall registration for returning families
Wednesday, September 8
Fall registration open to all
Monday, September 13
Lessons and classes begin
Wednesday, October 20
No Project CHEER lessons or classes (Saint Paul Schools are not in session this day)
Wednesday, November 24
No Project CHEER lessons or classes in celebration of Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 14
Wednesday, December
15
Winter Recitals and
End of Session (Wednesday)
Monday, January 3
Registration for Winter/Spring 2011 session
Tuesday, January 5
Begin lessons for Winter/Spring 2011 session
Project CHEER will hold regular lessons and classes on the days that Saint Paul Schools have early release.
Funds for this education program are provided by:
Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation
Alice M. O'Brien Foundation
Minnesota State Arts Board