Join us this summer for a volunteer shift in Grady's Community Garden where we will be planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and more! Please wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Please also bring a water bottle to stay hydrated!
 
 
The volunteer shift will start at 11am and end at 2pm, or when all tasks have been completed (whichever comes first).
 
 
**Please click here to sign up to volunteer.
 
 
If you have questions, please contact Olivia Edwards, Community Engagement Specialist, at oedwards@ccp.edu.

Hosted by: Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11332728

Join us to sharpen your skills, expand your creativity, and explore career pathways in music and technology.
All sessions are open to Music Department majors and all students who have an interest in music and technology career paths.
Each session will take place in the Mint Building, 11 AM -2 PM. Lunch will be provided and all attendees will be entered into a CCP Bookstore Gift Card raffle!
Click HERE to RSVP
 
Workshop Schedule: 
Tuesday, July 29 | Game Audio with Prof. James Sauppe | M2-08 | This demonstration will prepare students to connect the dots between standard Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) functionality with linear music creation and Middleware functionality as it pertains to nonlinear music in video game audio and sound design. Wednesday, July 30 | Studio Fixes and Maintenance on a Budget: Soldering Workshop with David Klyman | M2-08 | Have you ever wondered how to fix a guitar cable or solder a custom insert y-cable? Did you ever wonder what running your own recording studio would be like? In this session, Dave Klyman, our department’s tech and production specialist, will walk you through the day-to-day goings on of a recording studio.  You will also learn how to solder your own ¼” instrument cable.Thursday, July 31 | Modulation: Historical & Practical Perspectives with Prof. Robert Ross | M2-09D | This Summer Music Institute workshop will cover different means of musical modulation grouped by historical conventions: Baroque era, circle of fifths & secondary dominant chords, Classic era, pivot chords, Romantic era, common tone and key shifts by thirds as well as fully diminished 7th chords as “stargates”.Tuesday, August 5 | Mixing, Mastering and Creating an Audio Technology Startup Company with special guest, Ryan Schwabe | M2-08 | Ryan Schwabe is a 2x Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum mixing and mastering engineer based in Philadelphia. In this workshop, Ryan will discuss his career as a mixing and mastering engineer as well as founding the startup audio technology company, Schwabe Digital, creators of the popular Gold Clip and Orange Clip plugins.Wednesday, August 6 | Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation with Prof. Evan Graver | M2 -08 | In this session, we will approach the concept of Improvisation through three different facets, Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments so that the group has the opportunity to analyze each other’s work as part of the session.Thursday, August 7 | The Vocal Instrument and the Significance of One Performer, Multiple Genres with Dr. Anne Sciolla, Prof. Mary Ellen Desmond and special guests, Dr. Terry Klinefelter and Jacob Lapp | M2-09D | This multi-genre and diverse session will cover vocal performance, maintenance and health, piano accompaniment and collaboration in various genres of music as well as music arranging and ensemble instruction. 
 
 
 

Hosted by: Creative Arts Academic Pathway

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11364413

Join us to sharpen your skills, expand your creativity, and explore career pathways in music and technology.
All sessions are open to Music Department majors and all students who have an interest in music and technology career paths.
Each session will take place in the Mint Building, 11 AM -2 PM. Lunch will be provided and all attendees will be entered into a CCP Bookstore Gift Card raffle!
Click HERE to RSVP
 
Workshop Schedule: 
Tuesday, July 29 | Game Audio with Prof. James Sauppe | M2-08 | This demonstration will prepare students to connect the dots between standard Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) functionality with linear music creation and Middleware functionality as it pertains to nonlinear music in video game audio and sound design. Wednesday, July 30 | Studio Fixes and Maintenance on a Budget: Soldering Workshop with David Klyman | M2-08 | Have you ever wondered how to fix a guitar cable or solder a custom insert y-cable? Did you ever wonder what running your own recording studio would be like? In this session, Dave Klyman, our department’s tech and production specialist, will walk you through the day-to-day goings on of a recording studio.  You will also learn how to solder your own ¼” instrument cable.Thursday, July 31 | Modulation: Historical & Practical Perspectives with Prof. Robert Ross | M2-09D | This Summer Music Institute workshop will cover different means of musical modulation grouped by historical conventions: Baroque era, circle of fifths & secondary dominant chords, Classic era, pivot chords, Romantic era, common tone and key shifts by thirds as well as fully diminished 7th chords as “stargates”.Tuesday, August 5 | Mixing, Mastering and Creating an Audio Technology Startup Company with special guest, Ryan Schwabe | M2-08 | Ryan Schwabe is a 2x Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum mixing and mastering engineer based in Philadelphia. In this workshop, Ryan will discuss his career as a mixing and mastering engineer as well as founding the startup audio technology company, Schwabe Digital, creators of the popular Gold Clip and Orange Clip plugins.Wednesday, August 6 | Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation with Prof. Evan Graver | M2 -08 | In this session, we will approach the concept of Improvisation through three different facets, Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments so that the group has the opportunity to analyze each other’s work as part of the session.Thursday, August 7 | The Vocal Instrument and the Significance of One Performer, Multiple Genres with Dr. Anne Sciolla, Prof. Mary Ellen Desmond and special guests, Dr. Terry Klinefelter and Jacob Lapp | M2-09D | This multi-genre and diverse session will cover vocal performance, maintenance and health, piano accompaniment and collaboration in various genres of music as well as music arranging and ensemble instruction. 
 
 
 

Hosted by: Creative Arts Academic Pathway

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11364414

Join us to sharpen your skills, expand your creativity, and explore career pathways in music and technology.
All sessions are open to Music Department majors and all students who have an interest in music and technology career paths.
Each session will take place in the Mint Building, 11 AM -2 PM. Lunch will be provided and all attendees will be entered into a CCP Bookstore Gift Card raffle!
Click HERE to RSVP
 
Workshop Schedule: 
Tuesday, July 29 | Game Audio with Prof. James Sauppe | M2-08 | This demonstration will prepare students to connect the dots between standard Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) functionality with linear music creation and Middleware functionality as it pertains to nonlinear music in video game audio and sound design. Wednesday, July 30 | Studio Fixes and Maintenance on a Budget: Soldering Workshop with David Klyman | M2-08 | Have you ever wondered how to fix a guitar cable or solder a custom insert y-cable? Did you ever wonder what running your own recording studio would be like? In this session, Dave Klyman, our department’s tech and production specialist, will walk you through the day-to-day goings on of a recording studio.  You will also learn how to solder your own ¼” instrument cable.Thursday, July 31 | Modulation: Historical & Practical Perspectives with Prof. Robert Ross | M2-09D | This Summer Music Institute workshop will cover different means of musical modulation grouped by historical conventions: Baroque era, circle of fifths & secondary dominant chords, Classic era, pivot chords, Romantic era, common tone and key shifts by thirds as well as fully diminished 7th chords as “stargates”.Tuesday, August 5 | Mixing, Mastering and Creating an Audio Technology Startup Company with special guest, Ryan Schwabe | M2-08 | Ryan Schwabe is a 2x Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum mixing and mastering engineer based in Philadelphia. In this workshop, Ryan will discuss his career as a mixing and mastering engineer as well as founding the startup audio technology company, Schwabe Digital, creators of the popular Gold Clip and Orange Clip plugins.Wednesday, August 6 | Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation with Prof. Evan Graver | M2 -08 | In this session, we will approach the concept of Improvisation through three different facets, Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments so that the group has the opportunity to analyze each other’s work as part of the session.Thursday, August 7 | The Vocal Instrument and the Significance of One Performer, Multiple Genres with Dr. Anne Sciolla, Prof. Mary Ellen Desmond and special guests, Dr. Terry Klinefelter and Jacob Lapp | M2-09D | This multi-genre and diverse session will cover vocal performance, maintenance and health, piano accompaniment and collaboration in various genres of music as well as music arranging and ensemble instruction. 
 
 
 

Hosted by: Creative Arts Academic Pathway

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11364415

Join us, the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership, on Saturday August 9, 2025 from 4:30pm - 7pm for a Volunteer Service Day at CHOSEN 300! 
CHOSEN 300 provides meals and services to those who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity here in Philadelphia and beyond. We will be traveling to their Center City location at 1116 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia PA, 19123 to assist with their Indoor Meal Program. Volunteers will help with setting up the room, serve meals to the guests, and assist with clean up.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please RSVP using this event posting or contact Michael Miles at mmiles@ccp.edu for more information.

Hosted by: Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11332579

Come learn about the Adopt-A-School Program and how you can get involved as a K-12 Classroom Support Tutor! Come with your questions and receive support with your application. Learn more about the program here.
 
What to expect during the info session:
 
- Receive an overview of the Adopt-A-School Program and application process
- Learn more about the role and responsibilities of tutors and classroom assistants
- Learn how you can get paid for your time through Federal Work Study (FWS)
- And more!
 
This info session will be held in-person in the Winnet Student Life Building in room S2-10. To sign up for the info session, please RSVP to this event on the Pride Portal. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Olivia Edwards at oedwards@ccp.edu.

Hosted by: Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11359194

Come learn about the Adopt-A-School Program and how you can get involved as a K-12 Classroom Support Tutor! Come with your questions and receive support with your application. Learn more about the program here.
 
What to expect during the info session:
 
- Receive an overview of the Adopt-A-School Program and application process
- Learn more about the role and responsibilities of tutors and classroom assistants
- Learn how you can get paid for your time through Federal Work Study (FWS)
- And more!
 
This info session will be held in-person in the NERC Community Room. To sign up for the info session, please RSVP to this event on the Pride Portal. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Olivia Edwards at oedwards@ccp.edu.

Hosted by: Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11359197

Interested in getting more involved at CCP this fall? Looking for ways to add experience to your resume or meet new friends? Come visit the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership's volunteer recruitment table to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities! We are also currently recruiting for Adopt-A-School, Next Steps AmeriCorps, and Project Career Launch.
 
Did you know there are benefits to volunteering? 
- Make a positive difference in the communities where you work, live and study
- Build your personal community and make new friends
- Engage in professional networking and career exploration
- Build your resume and gain work experience to highlight in job interviews and on applications!
- Earn volunteer service awards
- Apply for the Maggie Hawkins-Powell transfer scholarship
- Request letters of recommendation
- Feel good about making a difference!
 
For questions or to learn more, please reach out to Olivia Edwards, Community Engagement Specialist, at oedwards@ccp.edu.

Hosted by: Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11359199

The Institute will be hosting an information session for the Project Career Launch Program Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 11 am-12 pm in S3-07, on the 3rd floor of the Winnet Student Life Building. This will be an opportunity for students to come and learn details about the program and how they can sign up to serve as a peer mentor to high school seniors on the autism spectrum to help them navigate through the college/university setting. The goal is to improve the mentees’ ability to reach their educational and career goals more independently. Please contact Michael Miles, Community Engagement Specialist at mmiles@ccp.edu to RSVP for the information session. 

Hosted by: Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11378259

The Institute will be hosting a virtual information session for the Project Career Launch Program on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 11 am-12 pm. This will be an opportunity for students to come and learn details about the program and how they can sign up to serve as a peer mentor to high school seniors on the autism spectrum to help them navigate through the college/university setting. The goal is to improve the mentees’ ability to reach their educational and career goals more independently. Please contact Michael Miles, Community Engagement Specialist at mmiles@ccp.edu or RSVP here on the Pride Portal. A link to this virtual orientation will be sent to each registrant after they RSVP.  

Hosted by: Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11378265

Come learn about the Adopt-A-School Program and how you can become a K-12 Classroom Support Tutor! Learn how you can utilize your Federal Work Study funds while in the program and what schools we partner with in the city. Learn more about the program and access the job description here.
 
What to expect during the info session:
 
- Receive an overview of the Adopt-A-School Program and application process
- Learn more about the Classroom Support Tutor role and responsibilities
- Learn how you can get paid for your time through Federal Work Study (FWS)
- View the list of approved partner schools
- And more!
 
This info session will be held virtually on Zoom. To sign up for the info session, please RSVP to this event on the Pride Portal. You will be provided with a Zoom link in advance of the session. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Olivia Edwards at oedwards@ccp.edu.

Hosted by: Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11417484