The People's Music School
Krystal Miranda is an accomplished professional in the fields of arts education and operations management, currently serving as Operations Manager and Events and Communications Coordinator for the School of Music, Art, and Theatre at North Park University since September 2021. With extensive experience as a Teaching Artist and Program Manager at The People's Music School since February 2012, Krystal has demonstrated a commitment to music education. Previously, Krystal held the role of Media Coordinator at Kass Management Services, Inc. from January 2017 to June 2018. Krystal holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from North Park University (2021-2023) and a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance (Clarinet) from the same institution (2012-2016).
The People's Music School
The People's Music School is the only completely tuition-free music school in Chicago, and the oldest in the United States. The school was founded in 1976 by Dr. Rita Simó, an accomplished pianist from the Dominican Republic who believed that all children should have access to music education, regardless of their family's socioeconomic status. Today we serve over 1,600 students in the Chicagoland metropolitan area and beyond. Through intensive instruction and performance our students learn more than music. They grow socially, emotionally and intellectually, and develop a foundation of responsibility, self-esteem and purpose. We believe music is transformative and empowers the lives of youth, families and communities.