Centrally Rooted

12/19/2025

In reflecting upon the year, we want to share moments that stood out as incredible milestones and beautiful memories that we have so much gratitude to our Centrally Rooted community for helping create.

Our first annual benefit concert was an event that shined the light on the talents of our incredible music teachers, while also bringing the community together in support of our mission. We were so proud and humbled by everyone who showed up for us!

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

Music is better together!

We hear from so many families that kids need:

- More connection.
- More confidence.
- More places they can belong.

Our new Centrally Rooted Ensemble Program was built for exactly that. Kids can experience:

- Small groups.
- Supportive instructors.
- Zero pressure.
- Tons of fun.

Enrollment is open NOW for ages 8 and older for:

Choir: Every Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., beginning January 9.
Band: Every Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m., beginning January 11.

The program will include:
- Weekly rehearsals.
- Spring and winter performances.
- Year-round learning.

The cost is $25 per month or $125 for six months. Buy five months, and get one month free! Scholarships are available at www.centrallyrooted.com/scholarship-application.

Sign up by January 9 at www.centrallyrooted.com/ensemble-program.

12/17/2025

Have you heard? Centrally Rooted is launching an Ensemble Program, beginning January 9!

The program is open to ages 8 and older.
Enrollment is open NOW for:

Choir: Every Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., beginning January 9.
Band: Every Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m., beginning January 11.

The program will include:
- Weekly rehearsals.
- Spring and winter performances.
- Year-round learning.

The cost is $25 per month or $125 for six months. Buy five months, and get one month free! Scholarships are available at www.centrallyrooted.com/scholarship-application.

No auditions are required. Register today at https://www.centrallyrooted.com/ensemble-program.

We would LOVE to welcome your family into this new community program!

12/17/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to our nearly 100 students who performed in Centrally Rooted's annual Holiday Recital on Sunday!

It was an afternoon of beautiful music, and tremendous growth and bravery. We could not be prouder of each and every one of you for your hard work!

Thank you to all of the friends and family who came in support of these students and our mission, to St. Luke's United Methodist Church for hosting us, and to all of our sponsors, teachers and anyone who had a helping hand in making this event a success. It takes a mighty village, and we are extremely grateful for ours!

12/14/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Join us as we present Centrally Rooted's FREE annual Holiday Recital. Concerts will take place in four sessions (or come for all of them!) at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 1199 Main St.

Session 1: 1-2 p.m.
Session 2: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Session 3: 4-5 p.m.
Session 4: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Each session will be followed by a reception, with cookies and hot cocoa.

Break a leg to all of our incredible students!

12/12/2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year ...

Join us THIS SUNDAY as we present Centrally Rooted's FREE annual Holiday Recital, celebrating all of the hard work and dedication our fantastic students have put in this year.

Concerts will take place in four sessions (or come for all of them!) at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 1199 Main St.

Session 1: 1-2 p.m.
Session 2: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Session 3: 4-5 p.m.
Session 4: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Each session will be followed by a reception, with cookies and hot cocoa. Come celebrate the holiday season with us!

12/10/2025

Don't miss our drop-in Mindful Musicians classes in January and February!

link>> https://www.centrallyrooted.com/upcoming-events

12/05/2025

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12/03/2025

Yesterday was a BIG DAY at Centrally Rooted!

We are grateful to the team from Kwik Stop Dubuque’s Kwik Care program, who volunteered their time and talents to deck our halls for the holidays.

We’re also abundantly thankful to everyone who supported us during .

With a full heart, thank you to everyone who showed up for Centrally Rooted — whether you made a gift or simply shared our post to help our reach go further. Your support truly matters, and it was felt yesterday in such a big way.

Giving Tuesday is one day, but our incredible teachers and team show up for this community every single day. Your support helps us continue creating spaces where students grow in confidence, creativity and connection — one class, one lesson, one courageous moment at a time.

If you didn’t get a chance to give yesterday, no worries. Our Giving Tuesday link is still active, and you’re welcome to support us anytime throughout the holiday season. Every bit helps us continue this meaningful work.

And if you’d love to see the magic your support fuels, we’d be thrilled to welcome you to our Holiday Recital at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on December 14 in Dubuque. Our students have been working hard, and it’s such a joy to watch them grow and shine on stage.

Thank you again for believing in this work, for celebrating our students and for being part of this incredible community. We couldn’t do it without you.

With gratitude,
Callie & the Centrally Rooted team

12/02/2025

Ruby has grown up inside Centrally Rooted, exploring, creating, and learning alongside the community her mom dreamed into life. Her story is a reminder of why this work matters for every child who walks through our doors.

A donation from you on helps us bring the impact of Centrally Rooted to one more child in our community.

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