Mission Statement
Bravo Waukegan actively supports students of the Waukegan public schools by partnering with the fine arts administration to fund opportunities to grow through music. Bravo provides resources for supervised, creative programs that take place in school, after school and during the summer.
Quick Links
Unlock your child’s musical potential—join Bravo Buddies Summer Camp today!
Give the gift of music—donate your gently used instrument to Bravo Waukegan.
Own your own instrument at a low cost—purchase through Bravo’s student program.
Need help with expenses? Apply for Bravo’s scholarships and support programs.
A Night to Remember: “First Notes to Lifelong Musicians”
What a great celebration of music, community, and the talent thriving in Waukegan’s schools. Mariachi Estrellas de Waukegan filled the hall with joy as they performed alongside Música del Corazón. The Miguel Juarez Middle School Band gave an outstanding performance—featuring Karen Griffin on flugelhorn—and the evening culminated in the magnificent premiere of Bravo! composed by Jim Stephenson, performed by the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra.
It was a night that truly captured the spirit of Bravo Waukegan: connecting young musicians with opportunities to grow, perform, and shine.
From all of us at Bravo Waukegan—thank you to our students, teachers, families, partners, and audience members for making it such a special evening. Together, we’re empowering children through music, one note at a time.
Fresh Songs, Fresh Joy
Thanks to Bravo supporters, students at Edith Smith Middle School in Waukegan are singing with renewed joy and confidence.
David Johnson, the school’s music and choir teacher, recently received new classroom resources including Choir Builders 2 for Growing Voices, Pop Intervals and Ear Training for Choir, and Building Beautiful Voices.
“These books will bring fresh warm-ups and exercises to our classroom to engage their focus and increase their joy of learning to sing better,” David shared.
“Thank you for your support of our music program,” David added. “These resources are already making a difference for my students.”
