For 97 years, CMCB has maintained its mission to provide music education and related services to children and adults who are unlikely to receive private instruction--particularly those from traditionally underserved urban neighborhoods and in financial need, and individuals with physical and/or mental delays and disabilities. CMCB offers Music and Movement classes for children as young as five months. Children under the age of 3 participate in classes designed for adult and child interaction. Children ages 3 to 6 take classes that incorporate dance, art, improvisation, and social play. The program is designed across the ages to promote musical development through experimental learning. Visual Arts classes are available for children ages 5 to 11. Musical instruction for youth is a key component of the CMCB program. Individual instruction is offered in all orchestral and band instruments, plus voice, guitar, and others. The one-month summer program runs from June 25 to July 20.

The mission of the Topf Center for Dance Education is to enhance the lives of urban youth using the art, creativity, and discipline of dance to develop their academic, social, and physical well-being. A not-for-profit dance education organization since 1974, the Topf Center provides under-served youth with access to quality dance programs. Its outreach program, in partnership with the Boston Public Schools, teaches dance and uses dance as a language to teach other academic and life skills. In addition, the Center works with youth who are both at and in risk.

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Boston Public School for grades 1-12. School is specifically for children with emotional, behavioral, and special needs.

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Boston Public High School in the South End.