Professional Development
Two Mobility Grants Opportunities from the EU
The European Union’s Creative Europe program is welcoming applications for two mobility grants.
Support a UN Safety-for-Artists Action Plan
On the Move is launching a campaign for A United Nations Plan of Action for the Safety of Artists and Cultural Practitioners, hosting two information sessions to kick things off.
TATI Offers Leaders Fellowship Program
TATI (Teaching Artist Training Institute) is launching its inaugural Leaders Fellowship Program, a six-month professional learning experience for leaders of community music and El Sistema-inspired programs.
Chorus Grants in the USA
Chorus America’s Music Education Partnership Grants support two-year collaborations between choral music organizations and K-12 schools serving students from historically underserved communities.
Apply for ESUSA’s Youth Leadership Initiative
El Sistema USA’s Youth Leadership Initiative brings together young musicians and program leaders in the US to develop and spread leadership and life skills.
Students in the League of American Orchestras
Conservatory and university music students and recent graduates can join the League of American Orchestras for free as a League Student Member, or upgrade to the professional level for $80.
Creative Economy Career Pathways for Youth
The Creative Economy Pathways Virtual Town Hall Series, hosted by Creating Abundance Collaborative, explores how Creative Youth Development (CYD) organizations open career pathways through arts-based experiences and youth leadership.
Free Resources from a Major Music School
Berklee College of Music is offering ten free digital handbooks covering music theory, songwriting, music business, and more.
Virtual Town Hall Series Explores Creative Youth Development and Workforce Development
The Creative Economy Pathways Virtual Town Hall Series explores how Creative Youth Development is expanding career pathways for young people through arts-based experiences and youth leadership.
EDITORIAL
Snapshots of the Work Tell the Story of Our Impact
Camille Delaney-McNeil, Vice President, Learning, Los Angeles Philharmonic, California, USA
Every other week this season, I wrote updates to my Los Angeles Philharmonic colleagues—a small, internal note meant to keep our broader institution abreast of what the Learning Department was up to. On the surface, it could be viewed as mundane: a calendar snapshot, a few highlights, the ever-important statistics everyone needs. But as I scrolled back through nine months of messages, I realized the depth they carry. These were not only stories about music lessons, concerts, and special events. They were testaments to the impact of connection built across programs, networks, and industries.
