April 11–12, 2025
Beckmen YOLA Center, Inglewood, CA
El Sistema USA (ESUSA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Regional Gatherings. This series of two regional events will bring together music educators, administrators, and students for two days of professional development, networking, and community engagement. This West Coast Regional Gathering will be held in partnership with YOLA (Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles) at the Beckmen YOLA Center on April 11-12, 2025.
Event Overview
Join us for an inspiring and action-packed regional gathering, where educators, program leaders, administrators, and Youth Ambassador Alumni (YAs) from the ESUSA network will come together to explore concepts to develop student leadership and wellbeing within equity-based music education.
This gathering will provide valuable opportunities to hear directly from youth in Sistema-inspired programs about their experiences and how we can better support their mental health and create holistic impact through programming. Expert-led workshops will equip participants with actionable tools to improve wellness—not only for students but for program leaders and teachers as well, ensuring a comprehensive approach to nurturing everyone involved.
Participants should plan to arrive Thursday evening, April 10, and depart Sunday morning, April 13. Sessions will take place all day Friday and Saturday.
Registration coming soon!
Early bird pricing ends on Feb 1, 2025. Each registration is for the full two day event.
Registration closes March 27, 2025.
| Tier | Early Bird Price | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESUSA Members | $125 | $175 |
| Non Members | $175 | $225 |
| College Students | $25 | $50 |
- Program leaders and managers designing programs and curriculum
- Public school teachers looking to gain new skills, network, and learn about incorporating youth voice
- Teaching artists of El Sistema-inspired programs
- Music education students
- Youth advocates and mentors aiming to support and empower young musicians as leaders within their communities
- Administrators and policymakers interested in understanding the transformative impact of youth leadership in music education
Thursday
- Arrivals
Hotel check-ins
Friday
Morning:
- Networking Breakfast (7:30–9:00 AM)
Breakfast at hotel - Travel to Venue (9:00–9:30 AM)
- Opening Session & Keynote (9:30–10:30 AM)
- Panel Discussion (10:45 AM–12:00 PM)
- Lunch (12:00–1:00 PM)
Catered onsite at the Beckmen YOLA Center
Afternoon:
- Session 1 (1:15–2:30 PM)
- Session 2 (2:45–4:00 PM)
- Closing Reflection (4:15–5:00 PM)
- Dinner on Your Own
Saturday
Morning:
- Breakfast (7:30–9:00 AM)
- Travel to Venue (9:00–9:30 AM)
- Community in Action: Guided Walking Tour of Inglewood (9:30 – 11:00 AM)
- YOLA Institute Rehearsal (11:00 AM–12:30 PM)
- Lunch (12:30–1:15 PM)
Catered onsite
Afternoon:
- Interactive Workshop (1:30–2:30 PM)
- Reflection & Action Planning (2:45–3:45 PM)
- Closing Remarks (4:00–4:30 PM)
- Cocktail Hour (5:30–7:00 PM)
At hotel venue
