Books, Brushes & Bands for Education

Books, Brushes & Bands for Education Non-Profit connecting families to literary, visual, and musical educational opportunities. Our families then have a vested interest in their participation. S.

We invite public, private, parochial and home school students to participate in our tuition-based programs. Our students perform in many public concerts throughout the year. Venues include: Purdue University Calumet, Symphony Center in Chicago, U. District Courthouse in Downtown Hammond, Hammond Public Library, and the Jean Shepherd Community Center. Our community music programs require interested

students who enjoy challenging experiences. Students are asked to practice 30 minutes/day at home so that they are prepared for weekly rehearsals. There is no residency restriction to participate. Students interested in band may enroll in grades 4 through high school. Beginners and those with experience are welcome to join. Students interested in choir may enroll in grades 3 through high school. Vocal students learn a variety of music some of which is spoken in different languages. A variety of free concerts are performed throughout the year so that the community can enjoy and appreciate the hard work of the students.

Next Saturday, come support our all-ages community choir!We will celebrate America's 250th by performing beloved classic...
09/03/2026

Next Saturday, come support our all-ages community choir!
We will celebrate America's 250th by performing beloved classics, contemporary pieces, and debuting original work.
Advance purchase appreciated, link in comments.

Thank you to the  Munster for letting us share our passions for reading, music, and creating with their patrons.  πŸ’œπŸ“šπŸ–ŒπŸŽΌπŸ’œW...
09/02/2026

Thank you to the Munster for letting us share our passions for reading, music, and creating with their patrons. πŸ’œπŸ“šπŸ–ŒπŸŽΌπŸ’œ
Want to join a choir, support a program or volunteer - we'd love to hear from you!

Does your child love to sing? Join us! Watch a live rehearsal with the Midwest Youth Choir! We are hosting an Open House...
08/29/2026

Does your child love to sing? Join us! Watch a live rehearsal with the Midwest Youth Choir! We are hosting an Open House and we want your student there. Click the link to preregister for this free event https://forms.gle/GujDymsaBMCXu1D37

Our Little Free Library is filled up with new books for you to trade or take a good read! Come by, we're at 5920 Hohman ...
08/25/2026

Our Little Free Library is filled up with new books for you to trade or take a good read! Come by, we're at 5920 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320

The Midwest Summer Community Choir is excited to perform at The Reserve in Hammond! Come see us at this beautifully reno...
08/23/2026

The Midwest Summer Community Choir is excited to perform at The Reserve in Hammond!
Come see us at this beautifully renovated venue. Our all ages choir will be singing selections from throughout America's history to celebrate our 250th anniversary, as well as 2 pieces newly composed for this performance!
Tickets are available online or at the door.

https://bbb4e.org/upcoming/summerofamericanasongperformance

Keeping the music alive in our community. Visit 18th Street Brewery in Gary on Friday!
08/23/2026

Keeping the music alive in our community. Visit 18th Street Brewery in Gary on Friday!

Our team is glad to have served all the book lovers we came across last week in NWI places such as Downtown Hammond and ...
08/02/2026

Our team is glad to have served all the book lovers we came across last week in NWI places such as Downtown Hammond and US Steel Yard in Gary.

Stop by BBB4E's table tomorrow at the Farmed & Forged Hammond Market where FREE BOOKS are available. Build your home lib...
07/29/2026

Stop by BBB4E's table tomorrow at the Farmed & Forged Hammond Market where FREE BOOKS are available. Build your home library or add to your summer reading!

This week BBB4E staff and community contributors visited the Hammond YMCA to distribute free books to the students in th...
07/26/2026

This week BBB4E staff and community contributors visited the Hammond YMCA to distribute free books to the students in their summer camp. We aim to support summer reading while building home libraries!

Earlier this week we celebrated the people that make it happen in the community. We sincerely appreciate the helping han...
07/24/2026

Earlier this week we celebrated the people that make it happen in the community. We sincerely appreciate the helping hands and giving heart of our community partners. Here are quotes from two great individuals.

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5920 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, IN
46320

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
5pm - 8pm

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(219) 932-3232

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