Pod Squad members turn ripples into tidal waves!

Invest in an organization that harnesses music as a natural resource to make lasting change. Join now during our matching membership campaign to double your impact!

Make Waves!

Music that builds community.

Great Bend Center for Music designs and offers research-based programs that help people use music to find common cause, nourish trust, and address community challenges.

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Free Online Early Childhood Music Program!

Sound Scholars™ is our no-cost online weekday music program for kids using an El Sistema-inspired model to teach music literacy and key skills to prepare kids for success in school and beyond.

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Low-cost youth music classes

Great Bend’s High Key Kids’ classes have something for kids of all musical experience and interests — from vocal training for future rock stars, the ins-and-outs of soundboards to the rich world of video game music.

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Happening ’Round the Bend

Upcoming classes, community events, and ensemble performances

Great Bend Chorale

An award-winning, un-auditioned choral ensemble open to all, age 14 and older, regardless of skill level or training.

Great Bend Youth Chorale

A non-auditioned educational ensemble for youth open to all skill levels and experience.

Great Bend Beer Choir | Dolly Parton

Join us for Dolly Parton Beer Choir held outside in the beer garden at Potlatch Brewing Co. in Hoodsport, WA!

Lunch & Listen

A monthly live event & podcast that introduces a classical work ideal for light meditation, along with tips to deepen your listening experience, in just 20 minutes.

Great Bend Beer Choir | Queen

Join us for Queen Beer Choir held outside in the beer garden at Potlatch Brewing Co. in Hoodsport, WA!

Great Bend Beer Choir | Eagles

Join us for Eagles Beer Choir held outside in the beer garden at Potlatch Brewing Co. in Hoodsport, WA!

HighKey Kids™ Found Sound Adventure Camp

Join Great Bend Teaching Artist Andy Jarema on a ‘found sound’ digital audio adventure!

Sound Scholars™ Otter Pod Summer Camp

Calling all Otters — we’re having an in-person summer camp!

Sound Scholars™ Seal Pod Summer Camp

Calling all Seals — we’re having an in-person summer camp!

Sound Scholars™ Porpoise Pod Summer Camp

Calling all Porpoises — we’re having an in-person summer camp!

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For any community to thrive, a cacophony of interests, needs, goals, and dreams — of all its members — have to be brought into harmony.

For most of human history, this work has been accomplished not through outreach or social media, but through the arts. Yes, through great and famous works — but far more through things like campfire singing and community Christmas pageants.

That’s because arts-engaged community members are not only making art, but building vital community assets like pride, ownership, trust, and a sense of belonging.

Learn how we use music to build community

Stories & Sounds

The latest news, ensemble performances, and musical inspiration

“I feel better for singing.”

New research shows why choir singing is “the new exercise” for all!

We’re a Little Temperamental

Tuning, or temperament, means more than just matching pitch!

Music Builds Strong Families

A healthy community needs strong families.

Music + STEM Skills = Harmony

Music is a rich and accessible way for children to practice vital STEM skills — and early childhood is the perfect time to incorporate it!

Going With the Flow

Time flies when you’re having fun! But do you know what’s really happening when you’re so absorbed in an enjoyable activity that you lose track of time?

The Little Choir that Could

This is the story of how 31 amateur singers from rural Mason County, Washington ended up at Carnegie Hall.

Challenge America Grant

Exciting news for the local creative economy!

Borders | Muehleisen

Learn more about our American Prize-winning cantata.

Keep Our Beat Steady: Join the Pod Squad!

Pod Squad members enjoy perks and discounted or free admission to everything we have to offer. It’s a fantastic deal for families or individuals and helps us meet the increasing need for our research-based programs!