Educational Resources

Symphony for a Broken Orchestra is a real-world example of how music, community collaboration, and arts advocacy intersect. Originally developed through Temple Contemporary at Temple University in Philadelphia, the project demonstrates how creative practice can address inequities in school music programs while inspiring innovative composition.

Resources for Music Educators

• Symphony for a Broken Orchestra: How Philadelphia Collected Sounds to Save Music
  This picture book tells how the city of Philadelphia turned its scrapped instruments into an exquisite celebration of music. Named a 2022 Junior Library Guild Selection, author Amy Ignatow’s delightful book will dazzle young musicians and music educators alike.

• Temple Music Prep, housed within the Boyer College of Music and Dance, offers individual lessons and group enrichment opportunities for children and adults.

• Temple University’s Arts and Quality of Life conference is an annual convening of artists, practitioners, scholars, students, and community members focused on creativity and connection—where the arts take center stage in shaping lives and strengthening communities.

Classroom-Friendly Composition Platforms

• Noteflight – Web-based notation software with educator accounts and assignment tools.

• Flat – Collaborative notation platform suitable for classroom composition projects.

• Soundtrap – Browser-based digital audio workstation ideal for middle and high school composition and recording.