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May 14, 2021
1-2 pm ET

Tickets are $75 for General Admission,

$35 for Teachers and Teaching Artists

We welcome you to join us for an hour of beautiful music and inspirational conversation. We will honor the legacy of the Founder of El Sistema USA®, Mark Churchill, through introducing the Mark Churchill Teacher of the Year Award and the El Sistema USA® Student of the Year Award. All donations are tax-deductible and advance our mission of supporting and growing a nationwide movement of programs inspired by El Sistema, to effect social change through music for children with the fewest resources and the greatest need. We look forward to you joining us and thank you for your support!

All funds raised at this event will go to support the creation of the Mark Churchill Teacher of the Year and El Sistema USA® Student of the Year Awards, as well as El Sistema USA® Student Seminarios. At these seminarios, El Sistema USA hosts intensive, week-long camps, bringing students from different Member programs together from all over the country for inspirational learning opportunities and performances.

Teacher of the Year Committee

El Sistema USA® has assembled a group of leaders in music for social change and the El Sistema movement to support the creation of the criteria for the selection of annual winners of the Mark Churchill Teacher of the Year Award and the El Sistema USA® Student of the Year Award.

Elizabeth Moulthrop

Elizabeth Moulthrop is a nonprofit leader, music educator, and violinist who is passionate about using music as a vehicle for equity and community. Ms. Moulthrop serves as the Executive Director…

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Brian Gallion

Dr. Brian Gallion holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in tuba performance from Louisiana State University (LSU), a Master of Music in tuba performance from LSU, and a Bachelor of…

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Gabrielle Molina

Gabrielle Molina (she, ella, siya) is currently the Executive Director of Project Music, a youth development and El Sistema-inspired music nonprofit located in Stamford, CT. In addition to her work…

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Carmen Delgado

Carmen Delgado is a Venezuelan flutist and marketing specialist based in New York City. She began her musical journey with El Sistema and trained at the Flute Academy of Venezuela,…

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Dulce

My name is Dulce and I am 16 years old from San Rafael l, California. I am a sophomore at San Rafael High School. I am a student at  Enriching…

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Sergio

My name is Sergio, I was born in Rochester, New York and have been instilled in the music industry with the ROCmusic collaborative. I have always been in love with…

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Jabari

Jabari is a freshman tubist at Baltimore School for the Arts. His music journey began in the 3rd grade at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School when he was chosen to…

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Dylan

My name is Dylan and I am a tenor saxophone player in Chime and SUNY Schenectady’s jazz ensemble. I am in 11th grade but dual enrolled as a pre-med biology…

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Jason

I am a 17-year-old dedicated musician, scholar, and community advocate, graduating with an associate’s degree from Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC). Recognized for my musical aptitude, I have been selected…

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Be a sponsor!

Sponsors will be acknowledged online and in print, with increased visibility for higher levels of sponsorship. The descriptions of what your support could accomplish at El Sistema USA are illustrative, and all support goes where it is needed most. If you prefer that your gifts be directed to specific areas of impact, please reach out to katie@elsistemausa.org for guidance!

$250 Cheers!

Share your connection to El Sistema USA and Mark Churchill with a note of congratulations or thanks!

$500 Celebrate!

Support our Members to attend a regional professional development seminar or the Annual Symposium.

 $1,000 Bravo!

Support on-the-ground consulting from ESUSA staff and team members, connecting with local programs and developing ESUSA nucleos nationwide.

$2,500 Standing Ovation!

Support adding staff and resource capacity to El Sistema USA, supporting program delivery and logistics.

Send your sponsorship with the enclosed return envelope or contact Katie Wyatt at katie@elsistemausa.org to pledge your sponsorship today!

Tickets cost $75 for General Admission,

$35 for Teachers and Teaching Artists.

Get yours today!

Our Goal

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Thank you to our sponsors!

$2,500 Standing Ovation!

Lucia Powe

Linda Bunce

$1,000 Bravo!

Suki de Braganca

Rob Gofourth

Hugh MacGregor

Bonnie Reagan

Lisa Wong and Lynn Chang

Stanford Thompson

Susan Suhr

Kitty Pell

Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina

$500 Celebrate!

Nancy Davis

Anonymous

Anna Klimala

Jessica Therivel

$250 Cheers!

Kathleen Morrison

Katie Wyatt

The SPM Board

Cathy Chan

Sherie and Walter Bush

Anne Henry

Jo Martins

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