Come be a part of history in the making! From 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. August 20-25, you will follow an intensive track of your choice, where you will work towards a final performance on Annual Day. All tracks have been created by youth, for youth. Celebrate YOUR community with YOUR music, no matter what your skill level is!

Grand Celebration on ANNUAL DAY – August 25 1:00p.m.

Open to high school teens from North Philly. There The deadline to apply is Friday, July 20. Space is limited, so get your application in early!

Apply online by downloading applications below or pick one up at the Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs – 1936 N. Judson Street (near 23rd and Diamond Streets) – Philadelphia, PA 19121

Download: Music Week Flyer - Application Form - Emergency Contact Form

The Beats & Broadcasting class produced podcasts on creative Philadelphians:

• Eric G - Dr. Salome Thomas-El
  
• Isaiah - Chris Johnson
  
• Jaleel - Stephen A. Smith
  
• Nadrease - Musiq Soulchild
  
• William - Dawn Staley

Of course we are creative too, so we produced some more music for your enjoyment:

• Eric G - All I Have
  (more to come soon)

(files are in MP3 Format, right-click and select Save Target As.. to save to your computer)

It's on our minds, in our hearts and a part of our lives. Many adults are quick to criticize so-called "Young Love," but we think some of these old-heads could learn a few things from us.

The Love & Relationships issue of the North Philly Metropolis is due out in early July, don't miss it!

The Beats & Broadcasting class produced--what else but--love songs! Check them out:

• Ajia - Yet Another Break Up Song
  
• Chandler - Angel Boy
  
• Eric G - No Longer
  
• Eric G - The Reason
  
• Jonetta - Explain To Me
  
• Tarell - Love For $
  
• Nadrease - For My Gurl

(songs are in MP3 Format, right-click and select Save Target As.. to save to your computer)

This past winter, the Teen Program took an in-depth look at the state of education in Philadelphia.

The latest issue of the North Philly Metropolis is now hitting news stands. Drop by the Learning Center to get yourself a copy, or keep a look out for issues at businesses, schools, churches and community centers nears you!

The Digital Music class produced podcasts on issues with education they believe deserve more attention (in MP3 Format, right-click and select Save Target As.. to save to your computer)

• Ajia Cauthen wondered why there aren't more Technology Based After school Programs?
  
• Anthony Harris talks about his experience in his school's Urban Internship Program
  
• Isaiah Smith wants to tell you about his school, Bok Tech

Check out the write-up on the North Philly Metropolis in February 7th's Philadelphia Weekly!

What's up with Hip Hop? Why is it blamed for influencing bad behavior in teens? We dug deep to find what's really going on with hip hop, and how we can use it to educate ourselves and organize young people.

The Digital Music class produced podcasts on positive hip hop artists, who you have to check out! (in MP3 Format, right-click and select Save Target As.. to save to your computer)

• Aaliyah - by Sharnice Alberta
  
• Eve - by Chandler Jones
  
• Jay-Z - by Zahir
  
• Kanye West - by Ajia Cauthen
  
• Lauryn Hill - by Shante Gaines
  
• Tupac - by Takira

Words are hard to come by when describing the devastating effects of violence on our community. Check out some of our projects concentrating on this very serious subject, they might help people understand where we're at.

The Digital Music class created 30-second Public Service Announcements, to speak on issues of violence in Philadelphia and hip hop culture.

• The Rules of Hip Hop - by Nadrease Price
  
• What is Hip Hop? - by Sharnice Alberta
  
• Parents, Pay Attention - by Zamir Walker
  
• Keep the Peace! - by Chandler Jones & Shante Gaines
  
• Kids Dying - by Patrice Lamar-Bey & Amanda Chestnut

The Digital Music class produced podcasts on lesser known facts about Martin Luther King, Jr. (in MP3 Format, right-click and select Save Target As.. to save to your computer)

• Ajia Cauthen looks at MLK's speeches.
  
• Nadrease Price examines the rift in ideologies between Malcom X and MLK.
  
• Isaiah Smith considers clues that MLK may have predicted his assasination shortly before his murder.