Collaborations

Transforming Young Lives Through Music: Lessons from Five Years of Impact in Creative Youth Development

Alexis Jackson, Data Analysis Officer, The Lewis Prize for Music
Music has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities, and challenge the systems that shape them—but what does that transformative process actually look like? For the past five years, The Lewis Prize for Music (TLPM) has been addressing this question by supporting organizations that harness music’s power to uplift and empower young people.
Training for Musicians to Support Refugees and Migrants
Leeds Beckett University and Musicians Without Borders are collaborating to run a five-day training (June 9–13) for musicians interested in using their skills to support individuals affected by war and armed conflict.
New Partnership Creates Arabic-First Music Books
A new partnership between the Saudi Music Commission and the Muse Group will create unprecedented access to international sheet music and method books for Arabic speakers.
Youth Music Camp in China Attracts International Attention
An ensemble music camp for young players across Southeast Asia’s Greater Bay Area is drawing the attention of international musicians.
New Resources from Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall has some new online resources we think our readers will like. And, best of all, they’re free!
ESUSA Introduces Student Opportunities Board
Our partners at El Sistema USA recently launched an invaluable resource for students.
Collaboration Across Cultures—and Genres—in São Tomé and Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau

Eduardo Lála, Conductor and Technical-Pedagogical Coordinator, The Rizoma Project
When the Rizoma Project launched in 2022 in São Tomé and Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau, I knew we were embarking on an ambitious journey. Our goal was clear: to establish social orchestras in communities with limited resources and significant social challenges.
Boston String Academy Performs for the UN
As 2024 drew to a close, the Boston String Academy celebrated the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly with a performance at Carnegie Hall alongside Boston Conservatory’s Venus Quartet.
Crowdfunding Launches Lisbon Orchestra on First International Tour
Sinfonia do Bairro, a Lisbon-based ensemble founded by Mariana Pinto, recently celebrated a major milestone with their first international tour to Paris.

