Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Navigating the Financial Aid & Appeals Process
Renowned faculty member Peter Slowik and admissions professional Fred Peterbark share insights on scholarships, financial aid negotiation, and student loans. This session supports prospective music students, families, instructors, and program managers preparing for college and navigating the financial aid process.
CEO Forum: Resilience & Adaptation: A CEO Roundtable on Current Challenges
CEO Forum March 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Register Facilitated by Gabrielle Molina Executive Director, Project Music 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 at Project Music, Gabrielle is on the coaching…
Program Director & Manager Forum: Meaningful Practices for Community + Parent Engagement
Meaningful Practices for Community + Parent Engagement March 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join us for a valuable session on enhancing community and parent involvement in your programs. Strengthening these…
Teaching Artist Forum: TA Forum Teacher Talks
TA Forum Teacher Talks March 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Register Facilitated by Teaching Artists Training Institute The newly formed Teaching Artist Forum aims to provide a space for Teaching…
2025 West Coast Regional Gathering
Supported by a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant, El Sistema USA (ESUSA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Regional Pathways Symposium Series. This series of two regional events will bring together music educators, administrators, and students for two days of professional development, networking, and community engagement. The first regional event will be held at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.
Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Navigating the College & Audition Process with Undocumented Parents
This session addresses the unique challenges faced by students with undocumented parents as they navigate the college admissions and audition process. Hear practical advice on how to handle specific situations,…
Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Empowering Your Voice & Developing Self-Advocacy in Higher Education Spaces
This session empowers young musicians to succeed in collegiate and conservatory settings by teaching self-assessment, identifying assets and needs, and effective self-advocacy. Ideal for prospective students, families, instructors, program managers, and administrators supporting students’ musical journeys.
2025 East Coast Regional Gathering
Supported by a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant, El Sistema USA (ESUSA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Regional Pathways Symposium Series. This series of two regional events will bring together music educators, administrators, and students for two days of professional development, networking, and community engagement. The first regional event will be held at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.
