Sustainability
A Living Network Meets in Milan
Nikoletta Polydorou, Executive Director, Sistema Cyprus; Board Member, Sistema Europe
“It gave me great peace of mind to know that there are such capable and inspiring people whom I can turn to when I face problems that I cannot solve on my own.”
This was how one of my peers reflected on our three days together in Milan last August. Her words got to the heart of a question I had been thinking about for some time:
What keeps a network alive?
Open Call for Europe-Based Creatives: PartArt4OW
PartArt4OW has launched its third call for cross-disciplinary projects that help build a sustainable “blue economy” across Europe.
Students Across Continents Sing Their Way to Climate Action
Natalie Osby, Student, Loyola Marymount University; Volunteer and Be Cool! Connections Coordinator, The ClimateMusic Project
Climate change is a complex, often overwhelming issue, causing many to turn away or disengage from conversations about it. That’s where music comes in. Just as we share this planet, we share the language of music. And when we speak it, we have the power to restore our planet’s health and build a thriving network of changemakers.
ClimateMusic Invites Streaming Partners for Interactive Digital Concert Series
If you’re an artist who is curious about climate action and want to connect with others on the topic in a fun and engaging way, ClimateMusic is inviting people to join their free live-streamed concert EcoEcho on November 8 as a streaming partner.
No Matter the Medium, Ensemble Learning Makes Leaders of Us All
Saurabh Sainani, Program Lead, Enabling Leadership
For many organizations outside of our shared community, leadership is viewed as a title or formal role—something to aspire to professionally. When it comes to youth empowerment, though, it means a bit more. We see it in the everyday actions, habits, and mindsets that empower individuals to make a difference. Leadership, for us, is about inspiring others simply by living your values.
At Enabling Leadership (EL), we strive to support young people as they find their way toward those actions and values.
Collaboration Across Cultures—and Genres—in São Tomé and Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau
Eduardo Lála, Conductor and Technical-Pedagogical Coordinator, The Rizoma Project
When the Rizoma Project launched in 2022 in São Tomé and Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau, I knew we were embarking on an ambitious journey. Our goal was clear: to establish social orchestras in communities with limited resources and significant social challenges.
In Harmony Liverpool and the Till Approach: A New Perspective on String Pedagogy
Alex Dunn, Deputy Artistic Director, In Harmony Liverpool, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, UK
Ten years ago, violinist Sophie Till was in Scotland working with players from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. I was there too, attending her sessions and participating in a lesson. When I returned to In Harmony Liverpool, I did so feeling that Sophie’s work would soon change the way we taught our young string players.
Sistema Toronto Students Release Hip-Hop Track ‘Earth’
A recent project by Sistema Toronto offers an impressive example of how young people are committing to environmental stewardship.
