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News, notes, and student stories.

A publishing home for OMM announcements, program updates, research explainers, sponsor spotlights, and the moments that show what music access feels like.

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News

Oakland Music Matters is taking shape

A launch note can explain why OMM exists, how it carries Harmony Project Oakland forward, and what families, donors, and partners can expect next.

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Program update

What a Saturday ensemble gives students

A recurring update series can show the discipline, joy, and community that build when students gather outside the school-day rush.

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Research note

Why listening is a learning skill

A short research note can translate music education studies into clear language for families, schools, and funders.

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News

Oakland Music Matters is taking shape

This future post can introduce OMM as the new nonprofit home for the Oakland work, describe the transition in plain language, and invite readers to help build the next chapter.

Program update

What a Saturday ensemble gives students

This future post can follow a rehearsal day from tuning to full ensemble, using photos, student quotes, and teaching artist observations.

Research note

Why listening is a learning skill

This future post can connect the Why Music research page to everyday classroom life: hearing directions, staying focused, and finding your part inside a group.