Patrick Scafidi

We’ve long known that music-making builds transferable skills, but a recent article in The Conversation confirms it.

With a sharp rise in families migrating to an increasingly expensive New York City, many children in the city are living in homeless shelters.

In a world that seems increasingly divided by our differences, a recent collaboration by international musicians shares an inspirational message of our shared humanity.

“As the world falls apart, these children unite it through music.” These are the opening remarks from El Sistema maestro Gustavo Dudamel in Side by Side’s new documentary, celebrating over ten years of collective music-making.

Are you a music teacher looking to diversify your lesson plans? The Smithsonian Folkways website hosts a digital database of free music lesson plans from around the world.

This month marks the 200th anniversary of the first performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

The second call for Culture Moves Europe is now open, supporting artists and cultural professionals involved in international projects.

The University of Liverpool’s recent study on In Harmony Liverpool bolsters a growing body of research on the impact of orchestral programs on youth resilience.

Join UNESCO and the World Alliance of Arts Education in celebrating International Arts Education Week from May 20–26.