My students are thinkers, creators, and hard workers. Aside from their enthusiasm for music, they possess grit, loyalty, and a true sense of community. We are unified in the idea that we work for what we have, and we give frequent feedback to one another with regards to our collective mission. We are performers, composers, and learners.

We are proud, capable artists, who are as much compassionate human beings as talented musicians.

Many of us have known hardships, but have persevered because our core is strong and resilient. Our neighborhood has had its share of bad press due to gang violence and low economic status, but our school is a beacon of light and hope for a new day in our city, and has shown to be a positive force in the lives of our students and families.