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Sistema Toronto Celebrates Indigenous Music

07-20-2022

A recent project from Sistema Toronto connected students with a local artistic tradition, Métis Fiddle Music, in order to expand their understanding of Indigenous music of the region.

Barrios Orquestados, a Poetic Idea

José M. Brito López, Founder/Director, Bárbara A. Biscaglia, Producer, and Carlos Vega Estévez, pianist and Professor, Barrios Orquestados

07-06-2022

After nine years of operation, our team wanted to do something big for our tenth anniversary, reminding students of their greater purpose and connection during these challenging times. Happily, we were struck by a poetic idea.

Side by Side Is Finally Back

Oskar Lindvall, Producer, Side by Side

07-06-2022

After two years of digital alternatives, Side by Side 2022 returned to Gothenburg, Sweden over a few sunny days in June.

An Operatic Message from Our Children: Save the Planet!

Sergio Monterisi, Cofounder, El Sistema Opéra Méditerranée

07-06-2022

The challenges of climatic changes, the destiny of our planet, the possibility for new generations to take their future in their hands—these very big ideas inspired my colleague Magali Thomas and me to write a new opera for young people.

GLP Imagined Community Concert: Reunion

Fredrika Brillembourg (author), Júlia Simões, Daniel Montes, Emmanuel Vukovich, GLP ‘22 Cohort

06-15-2022

During our conversations with them, CMW staff shared that they sometimes struggle to engage families to attend concerts. In considering how best to bring together all CMW families, students, and faculty, we came up with “Reunion,” an imagined concert designed to help CMW unite and celebrate their community’s many cultures and people.

New Orleans Students Lead Second Line to Honor Uvalde Victims

06-15-2022

Music’s healing potential was on display in New Orleans last month, as students, teachers, and community members came together to honor the lives lost in the Uvalde school shooting.

Global Make Music Day – June 21

06-15-2022

June 21, 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Fête de la Musique, a worldwide celebration of music as it should be—free and open to all.

Partners in Music Learning Offering Capacity-Building Grants

06-15-2022

Music organizations everywhere are working to provide critical services to young people in these turbulent times. For U.S. organizations that are dedicated to that goal but lack the capacity to keep serving young people, Partners in Music Learning can help.

Forbes Under 30 Summit Comes to Africa

06-15-2022

In April, the Forbes Under 30 Summit took place in Africa for the first time, bringing together young entrepreneurs and social changemakers across the world.

Black Orchestral Network Launches

06-15-2022

Last month saw the launch of the Black Orchestral Network (BON), a collective dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable orchestral field for Black musicians across the U.S.

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