Redefining Leadership, One Note at a TimeBy Gabrielle Molina, Lead Program Consultant, El Sistema USA & Executive Director, Project Music What happens when 12 high school musicians from across the country don’t just attend a gathering…
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…
2024 Annual ReportWe invite you to download the 2024 New Year Report to view all our accomplishments and work completed in FY 2024!
Call for Board of Directors NominationsEl Sistema USA is seeking nominations to the Board of Directors from active member organizations. Four directors will be elected for three-year terms starting in January 2024 and ending in January 2027.
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…
Member Spotlight: Paterson Music ProjectPaterson Music Project provides tuition-free afterschool music programming for 600 students in Paterson, New Jersey. Students study a primary instrument and participate in ensemble practice, instrumental sectionals, private lessons, and…
