The Program Rock to the Future is a free, afterschool music education and youth development program, open to Philadelphia

School District students between the ages 9-14. The program focuses on the incorporation of music education with academics to create success in school and in life by improving cognitive thinking, learning capacity, socialization skills, self-esteem, and creative thinking. Students will learn an instrument their choice of guitar, bass guitar, drums, vocals, or keyboards and will also receive homework help so they can achieve academic success.The program is free and students attend the program every day after school until 6p.m. at the Atonement Lutheran Church in Fishtown. The students work together to write new, original music and attend free educational and musical seminars and workshops. Our instructors and volunteers are dedicated to motivating students to be the best they can in school and on their chosen instrument. Our desire is to spread arts and music into lower-income Philadelphia students lives, who might otherwise never experience arts and music education. Students collaborate with each other across race, gender and age to write new and original music. The program relies on the donations and support of the community. The program is located at 1542 East Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Frequently Asked Questions What does Rock to the Future offer? Rock to the Future offers instrumental instruction and homework help to Philadelphia students. Students will learn their choice of guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums, or vocals, and will write new, original music with other students in a small group setting. The program will also offer educational workshops on such topics as music theory, science topics, specialized reading help, testing techniques and music workshops. Where does Rock to the Future take place? Rock to the Future is held at the Atonement Lutheran Church at 1542 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125. What days and times will Rock to the Future take place? Rock to the Future will run September until the end of May, Monday-Friday, and on occasional Saturdays for band practice and group jams. Students will arrive right after school (between 3 and 4p.m.), will have homework help or a workshop from 4-5p.m., and will receive a group instrument lesson (three students in the group) from 5-6p.m. If a student is not receiving an instrument lesson, they are welcome to leave early with parental permission. My child has another commitment on a particular day after school; does he/she have to be at Rock to the Future every day? While we do encourage students to attend Monday-Friday in order to progress as a group and to

receive daily homework help, if they are involved in another activity we can make exceptions and you can still apply to be a part of Rock to the Future. Is it necessary to have previous musical experience, education, or do I need to own an instrument to be a part of Rock to the Future? Students do not need any musical experience, music education and do not need to own an instrument in order to participate in the program. Lessons are in a group setting and everyone will start at the same level, so students are not required to know their instrument of choice. If our musical instrument inventory allows, the students will have two instruments each: one to be taken home to be used for practice and one to be kept at Rock to the Future to use for lessons. Who can attend Rock to the Future? Any student who resides in Philadelphia and is between the ages 9-14. How many students are accepted into Rock to the Future? We will be selecting 15 students to participate in Rock to the Future this year. There will be three students per instrument (guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums, vocals). How do I become a part of Rock to the Future? There are several ways in which to apply to the program.The application deadline is July 31 for the following school year. You can download the application under the Apply link on our website (www.) and mail it to 219 Mercer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125. Apply in person and stop in for an application prior to end of the school year M-F from 3-6 p.m. Call (number) to request an application be mailed to you. What happens after the application? When we receive your application, we will contact you. Please contact us at Jessica@phillyrock.org if you have not heard from us but have applied or call (number) How do I know if my child is accepted into Rock to the Future? The deadline to apply is July 31. Students will receive notification of their acceptance by August 16 via mail and email. Application Requirements

Students must reside in Philadelphia Students must be between the ages 9-14 at the time of the start of the program

Students must commit to being a part of the program for the entire length (SeptemberMay) and must be committed to improving their grades and learning an instrument Students are not required to own the instrument of their choice Students are not required to have knowledge of music or instrumental skills A $50.00 deposit is required, but will be refunded upon completion of the program Additional minimal deposits may be required to take instruments home Applications for the September - May year are due by July 31st

How You Can Help Rock to the Future is supported on donations. There are several ways that you can donate. Donate in person and drop off to Atonement Lutheran Church at 1542 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, Monday through Friday, from 3-6p.m. Donate by check payable to Rock to the Future and mail to 219 Mercer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125. Donate to Rock To The Future via our facebook page.

Go to JustGive.org by clicking the link below Choose the amount you would like to donate Make sure to include Rock to the Future in the "Designate my donation" section. If you don't put our name in the "Designate my donation" section then we will not receive the donation it will go to Girls Rock Philly. Also if you have instruments for donation please contact us

Our Supporters Rock to the Future would like to thank our supporters, Women for Social Innovation, Womens Way, Girls Rock Philly and Daisy Rock Girl Guitars. Women for Social Innovation fosters philanthropic investments in emerging social innovators whose efforts hold promise for improving the lives of women, girls, or families in Greater Philadelphia.* Womens Way, founded in 1977, raises money and public awareness for womens rights and equality in the Philadelphia region. Through its support of six member agencies and twenty-five

Community Womens Fund grantees it impacts the lives of 150,000 women and their families each year. Girls Rock Philly is an initiative to give girls a weeklong musical summer camp experience. Led by an all female team of instructors and band coaches, girls ages 9-17 get the opportunity to create original music and meet other women who rock! Through founder Tish Ciravolos mission, Daisy Rock produces guitars that are a perfect fit for budding female rock stars. Daisy Rock proudly creates high-quality instruments that any girl can play! *taken from website Who We Are The idea of Rock to the Future was first conceived in 2008 by Jessica McKay, a Temple University graduate with a degree in Business Administration and Economics. Jessica grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and began her music education at a very early age (playing violin, clarinet, saxophone, drums, and banjo). She has lived in Philadelphia for the past nine years, began working for Janney Montgomery Scott after college and volunteering for Girls Rock Philly and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. As a local musician (currently playing drums for Conversations with Enemies) and community advocate, Jessica realized the importance of community and a good education and saw the effects of the underfunded public schools on Philadelphia youth. From her own experience, Jessica also knew the positive effects that music education has on academic excellence. She decided to leave Janney Montgomery Scott to pursue her dream of spreading music education to underprivileged youth and created Rock to the Future. Testimonials I love the drums, the homework help and being able to play an instrument I have good experience now. Its really fun and a good environment. - 8th grader I just like being able to have help with my homework and learn an instrument. 6th grader I think its great. Its heaven sent. The program came at a time when I was at my lowest point, I didnt know how I was going to afford music lessons, my daughter was asking about it and I saw a sign and it was like hitting the lottery, it was great. (parent) This is the best thing that happened to us and the neighborhood. (parent) This was really a blessing because there wasnt anything in the neighborhood for children. (parent)