2025-26 Class Notes Residency Application

Box Cat Music plays and writes songs with a classroom of kids

Box Cat Music · Jenny Cvek

Apply for a Class Notes Residency

This school year Class Notes is offering 1-2 residencies with Box Cat Music for elementary students. Residencies will consist of four visits with the ensemble culminating in a final project. Criteria will include demonstrated need, timely communication, willingness to work with the Class Notes team on assessment, and alignment with curriculum. Applications are due Monday, November 10, 2025.

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