Project CHEER
Project CHEER is a program of The Schubert Club and has been operating at the Hallie Q. Brown/ Martin Luther King Center since 1969. Project CHEER’s activities grew out of a Schubert Club program that started in 1911 at the West Side Neighborhood House. Project CHEER acquired its name and its focus from Prentice Harris, former music director at the Hallie Q. Brown Center, who was the program’s first director.
What Does Project CHEER Offer?
Project CHEER (Creative Help through Enrichment and Educational Resources) offers free piano and guitar lessons to students who would not otherwise prioritize private music instruction.
Lessons are 15 minutes long, and usually shared between two students. Students are able to take two lessons on each instrument a week. Students are also welcome to practice on our extra keyboards before or after their scheduled lessons. Other music classes are occasionally available throughout the year.
What is the Schedule?
We offer three sessions throughout the year: September-December, January-May, and June-July. Our weekly teaching hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 2-6pm
What is the Cost?
Project CHEER’s music lessons are free! There is a registration fee of five dollars, which covers all students in a family.
Who Can Enroll?
Students must be in at least first grade to enroll. Students may take classes through 12th grade.
How Can I Register or Get More Information?
Registration is done in person. Stop by our space during our teaching hours in the Hallie Q. Brown/Martin Luther King Center, 270 Kent Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
For more information, please call Joanna Kirby at 651.224.4601, ext. 115 or email 
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Fall 2011 Registration Information
Returning Families: Tuesday, September 6th, 3-6pm
Open Registration: Wednesday, September 7th, 3-5:30pm
Registration is done on a first come, first served basis. If you come before 3pm to wait in line, you must enter the building at 270 Kent Street (Hallie Q Brown Community Center) and sign in.
Information for Currently Enrolled
Students and Parents
Downloadable PDF Documents:
Fall 2011 Information and Policy Sheet
Winter/Spring 2011 Semester
Dates and Events
Monday, January 3: Winter/ Spring registration for all families
Monday, January 17: No Project CHEER Lessons or Classes
Monday, January 31: No Project CHEER Lessons or Classes
Monday, February 21: No Project CHEER Lessons or Classes
Monday-Wednesday, March 21-23: No Project CHEER lessons or classes
Tuesday, Wednesday, May 24, 25: Spring Recitals
Wednesday, May 25: End of Session
Monday, June 13: Open registration for all for Summer 2011 session
Tuesday, June 14: Begin lessons for Summer 2011 session
Project CHEER will hold regular lessons and classes on the days that Saint Paul Schools have early release.
Funds for this education program are provided by:
Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation
Alice M. O'Brien Foundation
Minnesota State Arts Board