Empowering Chicago’s youth through music, dance, and creative expression.
MUSIC. MOVEMENT. COMMUNITY.
TITAN BAND
Instruments | Ensemble Play | Community Performances
Quality instrumental music instruction and ensemble play. Students gain performance skills and grow as leaders.
DRUMLINE
Percussion | Teamwork | High-Energy Performances
Formed in 2019, Drumline builds rhythm, discipline, and belonging. Students learn and perform across Chicago.
STAGE BAND
Advanced Training | Performance Opportunities | Music Mastery
Previously known as All-Star Band, this program is for advanced and alumni musicians to collaborate and perform.
DANCE
Dance | Movement | Performance Arts
Year-round dance education powered by expressive movement and community showcases.
STUDIO ENGINEERING
Music Production | Mixing & Mastering | Industry Skills
Students are introduced to the foundations of sound recording and production for college-level and entry-industry skills.
CHOIR PROGRAM
Music Production | Mixing & Mastering | Industry Skills
A space to explore voice, harmony, and performance in a supportive group setting.
hear it from our students
What BandWith does goes beyond music. These are the voices of parents, students, and supporters who’ve felt the difference firsthand.
"BandWith feels like family. It’s helped me express myself through dance and become more confident in who I am."
Jaliyah, Junior, Choir & Dance
“BandWith’s after school program takes me back to when I was young and we had programs and people who cared about the well-being of the kids. With programs like BandWith, youth throughout Chicago can see their
potential and value.”
Bernetta Smith, BandWith parent
“I can be having the worst day of my life and when I start dancing, I can feel a weight being lifted...I feel dancing gives me the freedom to be happy"
Mario, Dance Team
"Music used to be just a hobby , now I see it as my future. BandWith gave me purpose and a path."
Kristian, Drums & Piano
“When I dance with BandWith, I feel free. It’s like all the stress of the day just melts away.”
Angel, 10th Grade, Dance
“Performing at Arts in the Dark was unforgettable — the energy, the crowd, the pride. I’ll never forget it.”
Nylah, Drumline
“I joined for the drums, but I gained so much more. BandWith brought me out of my shell and gave me real friends and real growth.”
Ashari, Drummer
“I started BandWith just wanting to dance. Now I’m learning to sing, perform, and even lead. It opened me up.”
Cenyhia, Junior, Dance
“It’s more than an after-school program. BandWith taught me patience, professionalism, and how to show up for others.”