FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Community Schools students celebrated their debut album Tuesday night.
It was made possible by Futures ON Track, a two-year pilot program that connects students to experienced music professionals and links learning to life beyond the classroom. It also allows students to explore careers in music and music production.
FWCS released the following:
Fort Wayne Community Schools proudly introduces Futures ON Track, the culmination of a two-year pilot program that connects students to experienced music professionals and links learning to life beyond the classroom through meaningful career exploration in music and
music production.
Through this program, students:
• Gain real-world exposure to music and production careers
• Record in state-of-the-art music studios
• Build lasting mentorships with local professional performers and artists
• Strengthen their musical and technical abilities alongside industry veterans • Receive feedback and coaching from music production professionals
• Collaborate across generations through shared creativity and performance • Discover new pathways for their future in music and beyond
The first Futures ON Track album, “Stay Tuned,” features 14 songs performed by talented FWCS students. The album highlights a wide range of musical styles including jazz, hip hop, R&B, bluegrass, heavy metal and
folk, showcasing both original compositions and collaborative works.
All songs and recording session videos will be released on the FWCS YouTube channel, with the first three songs dropping on March 24 and additional releases continuing through April 18.
Futures ON Track is made possible through the collaboration of our community partners:
• Surack Family Foundation
• University of Saint Francis
• Midwest America Federal Credit Union • Sweetwater Sound
We also extend our special thanks to the visionaries of the Futures ON Track program who believe in our talented students:
• Tom Maupin, retired FWCS choral director
• Iric Headley, Surack Enterprise
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