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RecorderArtsfor
MusicalPathways(R.A.M.P)

Welcome third and fourth-grade students, families, and teachers of Newark! On behalf of NJPAC, we would like to welcome you to the 8th annual Final Concert – and second virtual concert – for the Recorder Arts for Musical Pathways program, also known as R.A.M.P. Click the link below to view this year’s R.A.M.P. celebration!

We would like to thank the Newark Board of Education for their continued partnership. Specifically, we would like to acknowledge:

Roger Leon, Superintendent of Newark Board of Education
Margaret El, Director of Visual & Performing Arts
Katy Brodhead Cullen, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts
NBOE School Principals and Administrators
NBOE Teachers & Families

This Livestream will take place on Wed, Jun 9 @ 10AM

The goal of the R.A.M.P. program (Recorder Arts for Musical Pathways) is to partner with school districts to teach every third and fourth grader how to read music and to further music education through the recorder.

2025-2026 R.A.M.P. Program Registration

  • SCHOOL INFORMATION

    Please fill out the form completely. Should you have questions please email Angela Peletier at Apeletier@njpac.org
  • Name:
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  • Supplies

  • A. 1 – Least Confident (Which hand goes on top again?) B. 3 – I can play through the basic recorder songs with a little practice C. 5 – Very Confident (I’ve got a range larger than an octave!)
  • All 3rd graders will be provided a recorder
  • Please note: 4th graders should use recorders from the previous year unless they are new to the program.

r.a.m.p reminders

  • September 24, 2025 – RAMP program enrollment due date
  • October 07, 2025 – Professional Development #1 at NJPAC 8:30AM-3:00PM
  • November 2025 – January 2026-RAMP Site Visits
  • January 22, 2025 – Professional Development #2 at NJPAC 8:30AM-3:00PM
  • February 2026-May 2026 – Ramp Site Visits
  • June 09, 2026 – Recorder Arts for Musical Pathways End of Year Concert at NJPAC

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