April 2025 Basket

Brazil Celebrates Access to Music for All
Post-Carnival, Brazil is showing no signs of slowing down in celebrating its rich musical and cultural diversity.
The Ensemble Featured by the International Alliance for Women in Music
The Ensemble was featured in the latest journal (page 24) of the International Alliance for Women in Music, underlining our commitment to music programs that champion female participation and leadership around the world.
Music Cities Awards Application Is Now Open
Applications for the 2025 Music Cities Awards are now open through April 28, honoring music initiatives creating social, cultural, and economic impact on a local or international level.
Applications Open for the Creativity Pioneers Fund
NGOs using creativity as a core value to respond to community- and youth-driven needs are invited to apply for a micro-grant from the Creativity Pioneers Fund.
New Learning Tool Helps You See What You Hear
Here is a cool audio-visual tool for guiding students, concert attendees—really, anyone—into greater enjoyment and understanding of classical music.
Violin Lessons Help Myanmarese Refugees Build Community
In a Thai border town, violin lessons are building community among Burmese refugees.
Ed Sheeran Leads Call for UK to Invest in Music Education
Some of the UK’s biggest musicians are calling on UK politicians to restore funding for music education.
JMI Calls on Young Musicians for European Emerging Bands Contest
If you’re a young artist or band in Europe using music to raise awareness about social issues, you may have a shot at performing at the upcoming European Youth Event (June 13–14) in Strasbourg, France.
SIMM Invites Proposals for Fall Events
SIMM’s (Social Impact of Music Making) April 15 submission deadline is fast approaching for their two events this fall.

