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The Ensemble seeks to connect and inform all people who are committed to ensemble music education for youth empowerment and social change.

Grant Opportunities for Caribbean Artists

05-18-2022

UNESCO and ACP-EU have announced a new grant program: Creative Caribbean – An Ecosystem of “Play” for Growth and Development.

Attend the Cultural Mobility Forum

05-18-2022

The international organization On the Move will host its 2022 Cultural Mobility Forum on May 25 (9:00-17:00 EEST) with the theme of Digital Mobility.

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

05-18-2022

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we want to share some educational resources for your classroom or community group.

Classical Piano Music by African Composers

05-18-2022

Here’s an opportunity to introduce your students or ensemble to African classical music: Rebeca Omordia, an award-winning Nigerian-Romanian pianist, has curated this original playlist of classical piano music by African composers for the BBC’s Classical Music.

From Carnegie Hall, Online Resources for Summer Exploration

05-18-2022

Your students’ music education doesn’t have to end with the school year. Carnegie Hall’s Resources for Young Musicians offers young people the chance to freely explore their creativity and musicianship over the summer.

Students Explore Their Family History through Music

05-18-2022

An inventive initiative at a Northern Californian music program is connecting young musicians of Central and South American descent with their family heritages.

Six Ways Musicians Can Act against Climate Change

05-18-2022

Those who are feeling powerless in the face of climate change, or who have heard that sentiment expressed in their classrooms, might benefit from reading this recent article at The Strad.

Innovative Recovery Program for Seattle-Based Artists

05-18-2022

As the creative sector continues to recover from early pandemic times, the city of Seattle is funding a program that helps artists get back to work.

A Creative Response to Business as Usual

05-18-2022

Hats off to the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, whose clever response to a recent Infiniti ad turned the company’s stereotypical (and insulting!) depiction of a youth orchestra on its head.

International Youth Fellowship Open to Young Changemakers

05-04-2022

Founded just before the pandemic, #LearningPlanet has spent the past two years connecting educators across the world who work with young people to effect social and environmental change. You know the arts are an essential piece of that puzzle—let’s make sure they’re represented in these global conversations.

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