Under the umbrella of our enriching TAPS initiative, Kinston Community Council for the Arts proudly offers two distinctive programs that are centered on traditional music – a Chorus section and an Instruments section. Both of these programs meet once a week, providing a consistent, engaging forum for students to delve into the rich tapestry of our region's musical heritage. In the Choral section, students can raise their voices in unison, learning traditional songs under the guidance of accomplished local vocal artists. The Instruments section, on the other hand, puts traditional instruments like the bass, drums, tuba, trumpet, saxophone, and more into the eager hands of our students. We have limited instruments available for use at this time, however, students are welcome to bring their own. They learn traditional tunes directly from master musicians, playing by ear and performing together in small groups. Through TAPS, we're preserving our region's cultural roots and sowing the seeds of musical discovery and creativity for generations to come.