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MusiciansPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Play On Philly is a Philadelphia-based organization providing tuition-free, intensive after-school music education to underserved K-12 students. The program loans students instruments at no cost and aims to develop academic and social skills through high-quality instruction delivered by professional musicians and educators, with an emphasis on long-term training and performance opportunities totaling about 500 hours per student per year. By offering access to music education to those who might not have prior experience or who are several grade levels behind, POP also operates an all-day summer camp to support continued progress during the summer and prepare students for a successful return to school in the fall. The organization describes its mission as leveraging music education to effect positive development, and it is governed by a board of directors and supported by a professional staff.