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Soundscapes Launches After-School Music Program in Chesterfield

January 12, 2026

Free youth development program to serve students at Beulah Recreation Center Chesterfield, VA — Soundscapes, a nationally recognized after-school youth development program that teaches transformational life skills through music, is expanding to Chesterfield County this winter. In partnership with Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation, Soundscapes will launch its first program in the Greater Richmond area at the Beulah… Read more »

End of Year Video

December 31, 2025

2025 has been a memorable year filled with extraordinary experiences for our students and firsts for our program! Hear from Executive Director Carol Minter, Co-founder and Program Director Rey Ramirez, and several of our students.

Gratitude with VCA

November 17, 2025

Can you spot Rey and our Performance Ensemble? Virginia Commission for the Arts has been a long-time supporter, and we are thrilled to be included in their gratitude video! Check it out below.

Summer Camp 2025

August 29, 2025

Our students spent camp rehearsing, learning, and growing through music—with the guidance of our amazing teaching artists. Summer camp helps fill the gap over the summer and prepares students to start the new school year ready to dive into our full program. Hear directly from our students and teaching artists about what made this summer unforgettable!

Soundscapes Anthem

May 22, 2025

This new Anthem was written by Soundscapes students and created in partnership with Kid Pan Alley. It was performed as the finale during our May 4th, 2025, concert as part of the Virginia Community Music Festival.

Featured on “Making a Mark”

February 26, 2025

Soundscapes was featured in February 26’s 13News Now – WVEC “Making a Mark” segments with the amazing and talented Ashley Smith! Check it out at https://www.13newsnow.com/…/291-580b3849-2ac1-4a7a-8ced…

2024 Year in Review

December 23, 2024

Executive Director Carol Minter and Program Director Reynaldo Ramirez share exciting highlights from 2024 in this insightful video. From program successes to new initiatives, they reflect on the achievements of the past year and look ahead to the future, offering a glimpse into the organization’s growth and continued commitment to making a lasting impact.