Redefining Leadership, One Note at a TimeBy Gabrielle Molina, Lead Program Consultant, El Sistema USA & Executive Director, Project Music May 21, 2025 What happens when 12 high school musicians from across the country don’t just…
El Sistema USA and Members Face Sudden Disruption of NEA Funding, Threatening Music Education Access for ThousandsLast Friday, 15 El Sistema USA® member organizations—including El Sistema USA itself—received sudden notices of grant withdrawals or early terminations from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). These 15…
Resources for Current EventsA Collection of Key Resources Below, we have compiled resources for El Sistema USA members and the larger music education field, relevant to current and impending federal policy changes that…
Eastman Leadership BootcampThe Eastman Institute for Music Leadership is proud to collaborate with El Sistema USA to offer up to five full-scholarship seats to El Sistema USA® leaders to the Eastman Leadership Bootcamp: for…
2024 Annual ReportWe invite you to download the 2024 New Year Report to view all our accomplishments and work completed in FY 2024!
Polaris Dawn Crewmember Performs from Space with Youth Musicians Around the WorldPolaris Dawn Crewmember Sarah Gillis, a Classically Trained Violinist and Astronaut, Performs from Space with Youth Musicians Around the World and Raises Funds for Music Education Nonprofit
Equity Arc and El Sistema USA Announce PartnershipEquity Arc and El Sistema USA Announce Partnership to Break Barriers and Create Access in the College/Conservatory Application Process
Watch the documentary Maestra and support music education at the same time!The acclaimed documentary Maestra is now available on Bingeable – with 20% of each rental directly supporting El Sistema USA. More about Maestra Produced by David Letterman and featuring Marin Alsop, Maestra follows five international…
El Sistema USA to Receive $35,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the ArtsEl Sistema USA® (ESUSA) is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $35,000. This…
