Notes of Change is an empowering, community-centered music program designed to bridge the gap in music education access for disadvantaged and underrepresented youth. The program offers underrepresented students ages 10-18 with an interest in music from select public middle and high schools a unique, two-week, no-cost opportunity to participate in an immersive Classical Pop concert experience as supporting performers alongside professional artists and musicians. Non-arts peers ages 15-18 also can join as production assistants to an elite production team gaining firsthand experience behind the scenes. In preparation for the grand live performance, students engage in mentorship workshops and rehearsals with professional artists, musicians, and production staff. Culminating in a live music performance, this hands-on, real-time experience allows students to showcase their talents in a concert hall setting giving them a powerful platform to express themselves before their local peers, families, and community. By collaborating with local arts agencies and community partners, the program also aims to increase community attendance, engagement, and foster local support for arts education. Through shared experiences with mentors, peers, and an engaged audience, Notes of Change celebrates inclusivity and diversity, helping students build self-confidence and a sense of cultural identity and belonging while honing their artistic and leadership skills.