Collegiate Access for Young Musicians
El Sistema USA and Equity Arc members should check their email or contact us for details about this virtual event.
Events List
12 events found.
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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.
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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.
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El Sistema USA Annual Meeting
Join us for the El Sistema USA® Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, from 3:00–4:00 PM ET via Zoom. During this session, we’ll provide updates on new membership criteria, introduce our new member platform, and review highlights from the 2024–2025 season.
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What is El Sistema USA® Anyway? Maximize Your ESUSA Membership
Join us on September 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST for an interactive session designed to help you get the most out of your ESUSA membership. We’ll share our updated Membership Pillars & Criteria, show you how to access resources through Wild Apricot, explain the Membership Referral Program, and highlight upcoming events like the National Symposium and Virtual Forums.
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Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Scholarship Info Session
Join us for a webinar on October 28 from 7:30–8:30pm ET to learn more about the newly announced El Sistema USA® Scholarship at Manhattan School of Music. MSM admissions staff will provide an overview of the scholarship and admissions process and answer your questions.
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Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Orientation Session
Meet the cohort and learn what to expect throughout the course.
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Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Finding the Best Fit
Discover how to identify and compare college music programs to match your artistic and academic goals. Students and parents will explore what makes a school unique – degree offerings, faculty, facilities, location, and financial aid – and learn how to build a personalized college list to confidently take the next step in their musical journey.
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Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Optimizing Your Application
Gain practical insight and resources for preparing compelling college applications, including writing standout essays and resumes and securing strong recommendation letters. Learn from admissions experts about how to highlight your strengths, manage multiple applications, and present your best self throughout the process.
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Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Preparing Your Audition
Develop strategies and personalized tools to excel in your college auditions. Explore best practices for repertoire selection, practice planning, and live auditions, with guidance from collegiate faculty and insights from current college students.
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Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Financial Planning and Financial Aid
Understand essential strategies for managing the financial side of college, from identifying and applying for scholarships to navigating the financial aid process. Hear from financial aid experts and parents who’ve been through the process, and learn how to plan effectively, negotiate scholarships, and make a strong case for support.
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Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Virtual College Fair
Connect directly with representatives from leading conservatories and schools of music in this culminating event. Learn what makes each participating institution unique and apply what you’ve learned throughout the series while engaging with admissions representatives and faculty from your schools of interest.