News and Resources

Carnegie Hall Offers Music Tools for Young Learners
We have included a note about Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers free online curriculum for early learners before, but with new material, it is better than ever.
New Research Supports Music as Treatment
New research from the British Academy of Sound Therapy proves that music heals, suggesting that, in the future, music could be prescribed to help us focus, feel happier, relax, and overcome sadness.
Learn about Article 31, Which Supports a Child’s Right to Play
Did you know that your work with young people directly supports Article 31 of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child?
Music for Pets
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The Ensemble Is Hiring a Content Editor—Come Work with Us!
We’re hiring a Content Editor! If you’re knowledgeable about the music for social change field, passionate about its growth and impact, and eager to join a collaborative editorial team working to help build a better world for the next generation—we want to hear from you.
Sistema England to Merge with The Nucleo Project
Sistema England is passing its activities and leadership role to The Nucleo Project in London. Founded in 2013 by Lucy Maguire, The Nucleo Project will now be known as “Nucleo” as it expands its local work and takes on wider youth development roles.
Learning Planet Festival Hosts El Sistema Panel on January 24
The third edition of the global Learning Planet Festival—happening online from January 22–29 this year—will be celebrating the International Day of Education with a free virtual panel session titled Arts for All: Exploring the assets of arts-based educational projects with El Sistema at 18:30 CET on January 24, 2022.
The Lewis Prize for Music Announces 2022 Awardees
The Lewis Prize for Music, which partners with leaders in diverse and vibrant communities who invest in young people through music, has announced the winners of its 2022 Accelerator Awards.
Study: Pandemic Is Negatively Impacting Pediatric Mental Health
You know this is true, and now science backs you up. A study in Canada from the first year of the pandemic found significant negative effects on pediatric mental health.
Two Reports Advocate for the Arts’ Impact on People of All Ages
Given the ongoing mental health crisis during the pandemic, you may be looking to strengthen your arts advocacy. Two reports can help.

