Houses of Correction

OpporTUNEity Music Connections offers music programs for incarcerated adults. We provide songwriting and music courses (guitar, piano, percussion) with sessions ending in student concerts. Our inclusive environment encourages self-expression. Partnerships with correctional facilities, schools, and community organizations expand music education access.

Team

Melissa Martiros

Dan Thomas

Thomas Wilson

John Wayne Cormier

Paul Boisvert

Aeden madden

Jared Cruz

Partnership Established

Worcester County Sheriffs office (MA) September, 2018

Hampshire County sheriffs office (MA) january, 2023

Franklin County sheriffs office (MA) january, 2023

Correctional Facility Objectives

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INCENTIVIZE. Establish a product inmates desire to be a part of such that they are driven to avoid activities between meeting times that could result in a loss of the privilege.

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COLLABORATE. Utilize music as an educational tool for improving and building civic understanding, personal responsibility, collaboration, and group decision making throughout 12-week experience.

ENGAGE. Strengthen engagement and capacities of students by using innovative, music-based teaching and learning strategies that encourage active participation amongst incarcerated adults in our partnering facilities.

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REHABILITATE. Provide students with tools to process past and future emotions and experiences in a healthy, musical, productive, and socially responsible way.