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The Ambassadors’ Exchange: (Re)Introductions

04-05-2023

Since this month is about introductions and reintroductions, the Ambassadors played multiple games on Discord to help the team coalesce. For example, we played Skribbl.io (a drawing-based guessing game, like Pictionary) and “Would You Rather?” One revelation from “Would You Rather?”: the Ambassadors would all prefer to see a popular music concert over a classical concert. To cap off the month, the Ambassadors were tasked with writing a short introduction about themselves as an exercise in self-reflection and community.

The Ambassadors’ Exchange: The Ensemble Ambassador Spotify Playlist

03-01-2023

This month, The Ensemble Ambassadors got together and began our first project with our new cohort leader: The Ensemble Ambassador Spotify Playlist. Each Ambassador was asked to submit three songs: a “hype” song, a song we love, and a song that represents our culture or country of origin. In addition to creating the playlist, each ambassador reflected on why we chose our songs; read those perspectives below. Sharing music is an amazing way to connect with new people, so we hope you can check out our playlist!

The Ambassadors’ Exchange: Introducing Your New Ambassadors Program Manager!

02-01-2023

Hello, everybody! My name is Pedro Ramos, and I am The Ensemble’s new Ambassadors Program Manager. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and my parents are from Honduras and El Salvador in Central America.

The Ambassadors’ Exchange: Improvising and Composing through an Online Relay

01-04-2023

During the call, we attempted a composition relay where the entire group tried to create a melody by “passing the mic” to each player. Each participant could play as long as they wanted or bring back tunes from a previous musician. After a few trial rounds and a slight learning curve, we were able to record two of our compositions.

The Ambassadors’ Exchange: December 2022

12-07-2022

We Ambassadors are closing out the year with our Pen Pal Project, featuring 30 participants from all over the world! Outside of our shared activities, however, here are three ways we’re keeping busy in our respective programs.

The Ambassadors’ Exchange: November 2022 Update

Axelle Miel

11-02-2022

This past month, the Ambassadors have been busy with different adventures—concerts, rehearsals, auditions, college applications, solos, and spending time with family and friends!

The Ambassadors’ Exchange: October Updates

10-05-2022

This month, the Ambassadors check in with updates from around the world. Read on to learn about what they’re playing, learning, and hoping for in the coming months.

The Ambassadors’ Exchange: ‘Wishful Playing,’ an Ambassadors Playlist

09-07-2022

This month, the Ambassadors shared the repertoires that we’ve each played in our respective programs. We also mused about pieces we would love to play someday and new genres that our ensembles could incorporate into their yearly programming. In doing so, we curated a playlist titled “Wishful Playing”—comprised of the songs and musical works we dream of performing one day.

The Ambassadors’ Exchange: Getting to Know Each Other

08-03-2022

Our Ambassador cohort has been getting to know one another in preparation for our upcoming Pen Pal Project! Here are some of their reflections and first impressions of cross-cultural commonalities through music.

The Ambassadors’ Exchange: July Program Updates

07-06-2022

This month, Ambassadors from around the world check in with updates from the past month and share their hopes for the future.

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