Hopewell Music Cooperative North is up against seemingly insurmountable odds. Effective January 1, 2024, Hopewell Music loses its long-time home at North United Methodist Church on 4350 Fremont. The church was recently sold and the new owners have unfortunately decided to terminate Hopewell Music’s long-term rental agreement.
Hopewell leadership and Board of Directors are actively searching for a new space and need to raise funds by January 31 to ensure uninterrupted operations and cover the moving and transition expenses.
Who is Hopewell Music? Established in 2012 as the only nonprofit serving Northside families with music programs, Hopewell’s mission is to improve access to music education through affordable, inclusive and engaging music programs.
Hopewell provides a safe and affordable option for music education with qualified music professionals in both virtual and in-person education for lessons and ensembles. Hopewell offers a sliding scale tuition based on need – one of the only in Minnesota.
Hopewell offers four intergenerational ensembles that are free and open to anyone in the Northside community so they can connect with each other through their shared love of music. The school also provides 20 Northside community concerts and events annually, a valuable addition to North Minneapolis’ vibrant neighborhoods.
The demand for Hopewell Music continues to grow as 105 students are currently enrolled, with 64% of the participants living, working, attending school or church in North Minneapolis. Of the students enrolled in 2023, 67% receive a scholarship. All of our ensembles are provided at no cost to Northside residents.
Community demand for Hopewell Music’s services has increased by 25% since 2022 and need for scholarships has increased by 31% in the same time. The demand for Hopewell’s services is expected to increase as music programs are gutted in schools. Music remains very inaccessible to those who can’t afford an instrument, much less lessons or music ensembles. Hopewell is one of the only nonprofit music organizations that doesn’t require burdensome applications for financial scholarships. No one is turned away because they can’t afford our programs.
To help with funding and help to find a new Northside location visit hopewellmusic.com, or contact board@hopewellmusic.com or 612-466-0696.