News and Resources

New Initiatives in Greece Center Young People as Creators and Heroes
Last June, we told you about UNICEF’s #ChildrenUprooted campaign, which set out to portray three refugee children in Greece as video game heroes.
Suggested Reading: Forces of Art
Forces of Art is a book containing a wide-ranging series of investigations into diverse cultural organizations and social change projects around the world.
Encourage Young People to Join Peer Discussions on Social Justice
Do you have young people in your program, in the U.S. or any other country, who would like to engage with peers (ages 16–24) in open conversations?
Free App Lets You Surf the World’s Radio Waves

Here is an endlessly fascinating app for those with global curiosity.
Great Opportunity for Young Composers in the Los Angeles Area
Here is an innovative opportunity for young people in the Los Angeles area.
PBS NewsHour Spotlights Genre-Bending Group Black Violin

PBS Newshour recently caught up with Black Violin to discuss the group’s ongoing mission to disrupt people’s impressions of what classical music should be.
All about Reeds

Where do instrument reeds come from?
Submit Proposals to the Creative People and Places Conference
Would you like to present your work at a global conference focused on inclusive arts and cultural engagement?
Fortissima Goes National
The Colburn School’s Center for Innovation and Community Impact is expanding Fortissima to become national. Launched by Jazmín Morales in 2017, Fortissima is an artistic and leadership development program for high school–age young women from minorities underrepresented in classical music who show an interest in pursuing a career in orchestral music.
Renowned Music Foundation Opens Applications for Scholarship Program
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for a variety of music scholarships.

