Beyond Monroe Street
Aspiring Artists and Musicians provides inclusive, arts-based educational experiences for children aged birth to 5 years with diverse abilities and support needs while they work towards therapy goals.
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Each session thoughtfully combineds therapeutic objectives with joyful artistic and musical exploration, supporting developmental growth and building a vibrant, inclusive community.
We are proud to partner with speech-language and occupational therapists from Aspire Therapy & Developmental Services. Their collaboration ensures that sessions are developmentally supportive and accessible to children with a wide range of needs.
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In music sessions, we utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools, including a communication board that enables nonverbal and minimally verbal students to make choices, participate in songs, and connect with their peers.
Art sessions feature a wide range of sensory experiences, including tactile materials like shaving cream, clay, and finger paints, which support sensory integration and creative exploration. To ensure full participation, students also have access to adaptive tools.
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Tuition for this program is covered by fundraising and grants. There is no cost to participants. Find Enrollment information below.
ENROLLMENT OPENS JULY 23RD AT 9 AM
Aspiring Artists
In collaboration with our friends at Aspire Therapy & Developmental Services, MSAC is thrilled to host this inclusive art class. Join MSAC instructor, Ms. Christina and Occupational therapists from Aspire as we allow students freedom to create in various ways each month. Projects are instructor-guided, with options for students to create in their own ways in a socially enriching environment.
Please discuss with the instructors if your child is willing and able to participate independently. If the instructors are able to facilitate, we ask that parents or caregivers stay on site in the lobby for the duration of the class.
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2025 FALL SESSION
Class will meet every other week:​
9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19
​No Class: 11/26, 12/10 & 12/24
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Registration Deadline 9/3/25
Aspiring Musicians
In collaboration with Aspire Therapy & Developmental Services, MSAC is thrilled to host this inclusive, preschool music class for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Join MSAC instructor, Ms. Jen, and Speech-Language Pathologists from Aspire as we explore music and movement together in a socially enriching environment. Augmentative Communication Devices are welcome and encouraged!
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2025 FALL SESSION
Class meets every other week:​
9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12
No Class: 11/26, 12/3, & 12/17
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Registration Deadline 9/10/25
Aspiring Artists & Musicians is made possible through generous support for our
Beyond Monroe Street Initiative and from the following contributors:
With additional funds from the Frautchi and Rowland Foundations, Diane Ballweg, and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation.