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Fort Wayne Community Schools proudly introduces Futures ON Track.<\/p>\n
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Fort Wayne Community Schools news release:<\/p>\n
Futures ON Track debut album release: \u201cStay Tuned\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n
Fort Wayne, Indiana (March 24, 2026) – Fort Wayne Community Schools proudly introduces Futures ON Track, the culmination of a two-year pilot program that connects students to experienced music professionals and links learning to life beyond the classroom through meaningful career exploration in music and music production.<\/p>\n
Through this program, students:<\/p>\n
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- Gain real-world exposure to music and production careers<\/li>\n
- Record in state-of-the-art music studios<\/li>\n
- Build lasting mentorships with local professional performers and artists<\/li>\n
- Strengthen their musical and technical abilities alongside industry veterans<\/li>\n
- Receive feedback and coaching from music production professionals<\/li>\n
- Collaborate across generations through shared creativity and performance<\/li>\n
- Discover new pathways for their future in music and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The first Futures ON Track album, \u201cStay Tuned,\u201d features 14 songs performed by talented FWCS students. The album highlights a wide range of musical styles including jazz, hip hop, R&B, bluegrass, heavy metal and folk, showcasing both original compositions and collaborative works.<\/p>\n
All songs and recording session videos will be released on the FWCS YouTube channel, with the first three songs dropping on March 24 and additional releases continuing through April 18.<\/p>\n
Futures ON Track is made possible through the collaboration of our
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- Surack Family Foundation<\/li>\n
- University of Saint Francis<\/li>\n
- Midwest America Federal Credit Union<\/li>\n
- Sweetwater Sound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We also extend our special thanks to the visionaries of the Futures ON Track
\nprogram who believe in our talented students:<\/p>\n\n
- Tom Maupin, retired FWCS choral director<\/li>\n
- Iric Headley, Surack Enterprise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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