The arts positively impact social-emotional learning, academic outcomes, and college persistence.

KIPP Nashville is strengthening and expanding a Performing & Visual Arts program throughout our network of schools including dance, theater, musicals, choir, jazz band, and marching band. The caliber of each presentation and performance increases as each year goes by and we will continue to invest in these programs so more schools can offer elite performing arts opportunities.

Dear Ms. Howard,

I just wanna say how grateful I am to be a part of KIPP Global’s Mighty Harmonic Huskies, and how everyday I get the opportunity to learn and play with some of the most talented and hard working individuals that Kipp has to offer. Growing up, I never really had much growing up, and my mom sadly passed away on July 23, 2023 and her passing put me in a really dark place. When I first started going to afternoon practices, I noticed right away how diverse, and how supportive everyone was, and that brought me out of that dark place. Needless to say, I was inspired not just by my friends to work hard, but I was inspired by everyone’s commitment, and the hard work that they show even when they have their own problems, or when they find it hard to show up to practice. I will be forever grateful for the new connections that I have made throughout my time as a bass drum player, and I hope to continue to grow as a percussion player, and to see others excel at their instruments. I am so proud of everyone that is a part of the Mighty Harmonic Huskies, and hope to see you all next year when we all are able to play louder and better.

Adrian Holman, KIPP Antioch Global High School