El Sistema USA® is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 Youth Ambassador (YA) Program. ESUSA will select ten high school youth ambassadors from 5 ESUSA member organizations to prepare and present content at the National Symposium at Butler University June 9-16, 2024 (The conference is June 13-15, YAs will attend for longer). Each member organization will send…
Program Design: The Critical Piece That Impacts Everything We Do One of the fascinating parts of our field is the wide variety of program designs such as an in-school model, the hub & spoke, an after-school program, partnerships with churches, community centers, orchestras, and more. Join us for a Round Table presentation to learn more…
Backwards Design Lesson Planning “Our lessons, units, and courses should be logically inferred from the results sought, not derived from the methods, books, and activities with which we are most comfortable. Curriculum should lay out the most effective ways of achieving specific results… in short, the best designs derive backward from the learnings sought.” (Understanding…
Details coming soon... Details coming soon...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 faculty of AIM,…
Details coming soon... The newly formed Teaching Artist Forum aims to provide a space for Teaching Artists working with El Sistema-inspired programs to collaborate, network, and workshop teaching ideas and strategies. Through six discussion-based forums facilitated in partnership with the Teaching Artists Training Institute (TATI), participants will explore best practices in music education by looking…
Empowering Teaching Artists: Strategies for Success This presentation aims to explore effective ways of supporting, coaching, and developing teaching artists, with a focus on enhancing engagement, communication, and achieving optimal outcomes for our students. Join us for an interactive discussion on the challenges that Program Directors/Managers may face in this role, and let’s delve into…
Navigating Culturally Responsive Repertoire in Music Classrooms Delve into the nuanced world of selecting and integrating culturally responsive repertoire into your El Sistema-inspired learning space. Understand the significance of celebrating different cultures through music and the transformative impact it has on creating an inclusive learning environment. Explore the importance of doing thorogh research to understand…
Navigating "Managing Up" In this final session for the Program Director Forum this season, we will delve into the nuanced skill of "managing up," an essential strategy for program directors who often find themselves navigating the complex dynamics between their frontline experiences and the perspectives of their supervisors and senior leadership. Discover how to effectively…
The newly formed Teaching Artist Forum aims to provide a space for Teaching Artists working with El Sistema-inspired programs to collaborate, network, and workshop teaching ideas and strategies.
Calling all administrators, teaching artists, and changemakers working in the field of equity-based youth music programs and creative youth development!
September 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmStart the school year with renewed purpose and join us for an enriching discussion on the concept of success. Network with fellow directors, share insights, and gain fresh perspectives on defining success in your music programs. Discover why finding your own definition of success is crucial for career sustainability, while still respecting and aligning with your program's mission. This forum will equip you with the tools and inspiration needed to thrive both personally and professionally. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership and drive your program to new heights!
September 25 @ 12:00 pmJoin us for a conversation as Jessica Zweig, Executive Director of Play On Philly shares insights from a nationwide conversation with fellow El Sistema organizations on the complexities of Teaching Artist compensation. This session will delve into the findings of their comprehensive survey, revealing how programs across the country are balancing organizational needs with the aspirations of their invaluable Teaching Artists. We'll explore job structures, compensation scales, and the critical factors that influence both organizational culture and financial sustainability. This discussion is essential for anyone seeking to understand the evolving landscape of Teaching Artist salaries within the El Sistema context in the US.
