The CPS All City Music Program is a passion-based district-wide initiative in music. The three All City ensembles are made up of 6th through 8th grade Cambridge Public Schools students across the district. The ensembles convene most Thursday afternoons for rehearsals that culminate in a spring concert in the Fitzgerald Theatre at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. If you are an upper-schooler passionate about music making, we would love to hear from you and welcome you into the program. The mission of the All City Music Program is to create and nurture an inclusive and passion-based city-wide musical community. No audition required. Additionally, if your scholar is interested in participating in the band or orchestra we recommend at least 1 year of experience on either a band/orchestra instrument to have the best experience in the program!
**25-26 All City Music Registration is OPEN to Upper School Scholars**
What Ensemble Can My Scholar Join?
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All City Chorus (for any student interested in singing)
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All City Orchestra (including: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass)
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All City Concert Band* (including: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone, Tuba, Percussionists*)
Program Details:
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All City music program will kick off on Thursday, November 20th from 3:45 - 5PM.
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Rehearsals are Thursdays from November 20th - April 16th | 3:45 - 5PM | CRLS
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*All City needed to move to Thursdays due to changes in the Upper School scheduling this academic year.
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Click the Virtual Registration Form: All City Music Program 25/26 or click printable registration/welcome letters with translations below.
Registration
Registration is now OPEN! Please complete the 25-26 All City Virtual Registration form: All City Music program OR a printed/scanned copy of the ‘25-’26 All City Registration/Welcome Letter(printable) to Ryan Solero’s email at [email protected].
This Welcome Letter/Registration form is also available in the following languages: Amharic(25/26), Arabic (25/26), Bengali(25/26), Haitian Creole(25/26), and Spanish(25/26). Copies can also be obtained from your students' music teacher. Please check your emails for confirmation on enrollment! Check out the All City Website for more information!
Contact Information
For more questions, please contact the All City program Coordinator, Ryan Solero at [email protected], and title the email "All City Registration 2025-2026.”
Rehearsal Dates
11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9
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Tentative Dress Rehearsal HOLD Date: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 from 3:45 - 5PM
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(No rehearsal during Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, or February Break)
Performance Date: All City Spring Concert
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026 | 6PM
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Fitzgerald Theatre at Cambridge Rindge and Latin
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Located in the Basement of the Arts Building at 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
A Note on Transportation to All City:
It is important to note that caregivers/families need to arrange transportation home for students after rehearsals or provide permission for them to walk. According to district policy, Cambridge Public School transportation only provides busing transportation for students at schools located more than 1.5 miles from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (DVUS and RAUC). All other participants are expected to find their own transportation or walk to CRLS. In the past, we’ve been able to allow students/caregivers to develop walking groups from school to school. Additionally, Cambridge Public Schools is not responsible for transportation home from the program.