# MusiConnects

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**musiConnects** is a non-profit music education organization and chamber music residency based in the Mattapan and Roslindale neighborhoods of [Boston](/source/Boston), Massachusetts. The organization's mission is to "model and teach self-expression, peer leadership and community development through the transformative power of chamber music." Founded in 2007 by violinist Betsy Hinkle, musiConnects operates two education programs and a concert season of chamber music performances in neighborhood venues such as schools, community centers, libraries, health centers, and assisted living communities.

## History and programs

In 2007, violinist Betsy Hinkle founded musiConnects as a chamber music residency at the James J. Chittick Elementary School in Mattapan, consisting of concerts, private lessons, and chamber music instruction. As of the 2020-21 season, the musiConnects Residency Program enrolls 40-50 students in tuition-free private lessons and small group instruction at partner organizations in and around Boston's Mattapan neighborhood: KIPP Academy Boston, BCYF Mattahunt Community Center, [Boston Public Schools](/source/Boston_Public_Schools) Mattahunt Elementary, and Lena Park Community Development Corporation. The musiConnects Roslindale Community Program enrolls 30-40 students in sliding-scale tuition private lessons at the organization's studio space in Roslindale Village.

musiConnects' first resident ensembles were the Boston Public Quartet (2007-2018) and the Sumner Quartet (2011-2018). The organization is currently staffed by six Resident Musician teaching artists and one full-time Executive Director.

## References

## External links

- [musiconnects.org](http://www.musiconnects.org)

- [Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2017/04/13/bringing-classical-music-underserved-boston-kids-one-petting-zoo-time/LCZwCGLNfn84z6i12dqFAN/story.html)

- [New England Conservatory - Commencement 2017](https://necmusic.edu/news/commencement-2017-how-betsy-hinkle-found-her-quartet-and-her-purpose)

- [Dorcester Reporter](http://www.dotnews.com/columns/2011/classics-quartet-will-bring-its-sweet-sounds-jones-hill-church)

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