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ESUSA Awarded $1 Million Gift for Summer Programs
03-04-2026
A $1 million donation from the Peter Compo and Carol Larson Gift Fund will support 15 El Sistema USA member organizations in delivering summer youth programs as part of ESUSA’s Summer Now! initiative. This transformative gift will support young musicians in accessing high-quality music education regardless of their ability to pay. More information on how to apply to Summer Now! will be announced by ESUSA in March.
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