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  • About Us
  • Join C.O.R.E.
  • Events
  • Programs
    • Talent Discovery Project
    • C.O.R.E. Music Summit
    • Songwriting Competition
    • Intro: Djembe Drum
    • Intro: Barred Instruments
    • Community Food Share
  • Awards
  • Tips
    • All Tips
    • Kym Stagg
    • Crandell Bailey
    • Steph Staa
    • Kevin E. Ross
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    • Shakar-Ism
  • Jobs
  • Resources
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About Us

Here's a little story about C.O.R.E. 

Join C.O.R.E. and join in the fun with 

CORE Music Foundation. 

Join C.O.R.E. as A creative, Mentor, or sponsor

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The Offering

Programs and Workshops

Volunteer Service Opportunities

Volunteer Service Opportunities

CORE Music Foundation facilitates music, literacy and arts programming via workshops, camps, out of school time programs, events, and online programming using computers, venues, schools, park districts, libraries, temples, and other public places. We are happy to service all ages and demographics, including adults, senior citizens, children in urban communities, and children with special needs.

For more information take a look at the menu bar and click the drop down arrow under programs or workshops.

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Volunteer Service Opportunities

Volunteer Service Opportunities

Volunteer Service Opportunities

CORE Music Foundation is dedicated to music, literacy, and arts programming. We recruit family, friends, and volunteers to help our cause. We provide volunteer opportunities to musicians, teachers, and personalized Bar/Bat Mitzvah projects. We also administer community service credit hours to high school students and court-mandated adults. 

Become a volunteer and have fun doing community service.

1. Click the Join C.O.R.E. button

2. Fill in the answers & send 

3. Someone will contact you

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Community Food Share

Volunteer Service Opportunities

Community Food Share

 From 2010 through 2019 CORE Music Foundation has provided over 39,782 free meals to the hungry. The number of free meals we provide continues to grow as we help feed the homeless, and provide free food boxes for families of all backgrounds. During the COVID-19 pandemic CORE Music Foundation has gathered community resources, secured local sponsorship and partnered with South Side Food Co-op to deliver over 500 boxes of free meat, produce and dairy to the doorsteps of families in need. Sponsor our projects. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@coremusicfoundation.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

CORE Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, incorporated in the state of Illinois in 2005. C.O.R.E., Inc. the parent company, was established in the early 90s', and has evolved as a hub of endeavors reinforcing the C.O.R.E. mission.


C.O.R.E. unifies, educates, and supports artists seeking success in the music industry. CORE MUSIC FOUNDATION is dedicated to music, literacy and arts programming. C.O.R.E., INC. and CORE MUSIC FOUNDATION NFP are synergetic in preparing creatives for paid entrepreneurial opportunities in music and entertainment.


We advocate for artist and creatives while inspiring spiritual balance and self-love. We aim to feed mind, body, soul as a unit, and use the arts to enhance life, transmit joy, share creatively, and emit goodness to people and planet earth. 


You can donate to CORE MUSIC FOUNDATION by clicking this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NYLGWGCBHTSTY


You can also donate to CORE Music Foundation by sending a check to our mailing address:

CORE Music Foundation

901 Lake Street #772

Oak Park, IL 60303


CORE MUSIC FOUNDATION offers a variety of programs, including after-school programs, summer camps, and mentoring programs, including the CORE Talent Discovery Project. Year to date, all of our programs have been free to participants. 


From January 2005 through December 2020, we have fundraised a total of $255,982.93 to fund all of our free charitable programs. We have provided over 100 part-time jobs to teens and adults, provided 39,782 free meals, and delivered over 500 boxes of free food to those in need. 


CORE Music Foundation primarily facilitates music, creative writing, and educational workshops, literacy, and arts programming, food sharing, and social events. We make modifications as needed to continue programming in new and creative ways, Click the programs tab at the top of this website for a few more program details.


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