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[quote=Anonymous]My DD is in the program, playing a brass instrument.  I think it's a really great program with committed, passionate staff and parents.  There are 500 kids on any given Saturday trooping around Eastern (beautifully renovated) with their instruments.  It pulls from all over the city plus some suburban kids so the diversity is really nice too.

DD goes sort of grudgingly but is learning to enjoy playing with others.  The concerts have gotten progressively better as she has advanced.  One thing to keep in mind-- you might want to keep private lessons going, if not now then later.  DD gets something different out of private lessons and also the group lessons that DCYOP offers.  With both she's progressing quickly.  That said, you definitely can just do the DCYOP classes and not private lessons.

One thing that I think is good is that it teaches kids that there are some things where there are no shortcuts.  The jury system makes sure that kids practice, get better, learn new skills and then advance to the next level.  No practicing?  No advancing.  Life lesson.  And yet, it's a supportive environment, not cut throat.

Regarding the commute, well it's Saturday so maybe it won't be that bad.  [/quote]

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