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Join the Skoll World Forum for Free

 

 

04-01-2026

The Skoll World Forum (April 21–24) is one of the world’s most distinguished gatherings of thought leaders, focusing on finding solutions to global problems.

New Grant Program from El Sistema USA

 

 

04-01-2026

El Sistema USA is launching Summer Now!, a new grant initiative for accelerated learning in summer programming.

Fifteen Years After Disaster, a Children’s Music Festival Continues to Rebuild Community in Soma, Japan

Yutaka Kikugawa, Executive Director and Founder, El Sistema Japan

04-01-2026

For me, the festival brought back memories of a cold winter day in December 2011, when I met with Soma City Council officials to explore the possibility of launching Japan’s first El Sistema–inspired program. At that time, children in Soma were still deeply affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear power plant accident. Many had lost family members and friends; many faced widespread stigma and discrimination resulting from radiation contamination across Fukushima Prefecture, including Soma City. I was serving as Chief Coordinator of UNICEF’s post-disaster operations.

Tickets (and Slots) Still Available for Side by Side Music Camp

 

 

04-01-2026

The gigantic music camp Side by Side 2026, happening June 12–17 and hosted by Sweden’s Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, is now selling a limited number of tickets for its Festival and Closing Concerts this summer.

Suggested Reading: Music as a Social Prescription

 

 

04-01-2026

“Social Music as a Prescription for Maintaining Wellness” is an article by renowned U.S. jazz musician Jon Batiste and Joanne Loewy, Director of the Department of Music Therapy and Professor at New York City’s Icahn School of Medicine.

SIMM Opportunities in 2026: Seminars and Journals

04-01-2026

Two SIMM (Social Impact of Music Making) research seminars are welcoming attendees.

Free Newsletter Offers Resources for Cultural Orgs

 

 

04-01-2026

Check out the free newsletter published by the cultural mobility organization On the Move—it includes global news, open calls for presenting and other opportunities, residencies, competitions, training, fellowships, jobs, and resources.

Music Learning and Olympic Excellence

 

 

04-01-2026

Many of us were absorbed in watching the extraordinary performances at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

New Report Measures Long-Term Impact of Youth Community Arts Programs

 

 

04-01-2026

A new report from The Wallace Foundation, “Creative Expression, Caring Relationships, and Career Pathways: A Guide to Youth Outcomes in Community Arts Programs,” identifies the long-term benefits of these programs.

Cities Celebrate Bach

 

 

04-01-2026

On March 21, Luxembourg City celebrated Bach’s 341st birthday with the 16th year of Bach in the Subways—52 free performances of his music in 21 venues, including arts venues, shops, restaurants, and bookstores.

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