On Tuesday, December 5th UniSound hosted a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging session focused on the topic: “Programming Music From Cultures That Aren’t Ours” which was a continuation of the session in August. The session was moderated by UniSound Steering Committee members Maggie Richardson and Lee Saville-Iksic. Read about the main themes and takeaways from […]
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The NAMM Foundation published a brochure that shares insight on the benefits of music education. In their studies, they found that there are health, social, educational, and cognitive benefits that come from music education. You can read about some of their findings below. Health Benefits Music can distract people from pain Musical education improved nervous […]
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After over a year and a half of the arts being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) has announced its Restart the Arts Campaign that will start a safe return to live arts performances this fall. While working with the entire arts community in the Pittsburgh area, GPAC […]
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Resources from PMEA to Begin The 2021-22 School Year Updated COVID-19 Precautions As most schools and students return to in-person instruction, we believe it is appropriate for students to participate in music making activities in individual and ensemble settings provided appropriate precautions are taken based on local guidelines and the comfort level of those […]
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The Center for Young Musicians is having a Suzuki “Play-In” on Saturday, September 26! “If you are a guitar student in any Suzuki program in the Pittsburgh area who wants to gather for a socially distanced and informal performance, please rsvp then bring a chair, your instrument, and a smile on Saturday the 26th! We […]
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The last few months have been challenging for many, to say the least. Our students need an outlet to express their emotions now, more than ever. With the summer passing us by and schools starting up again in some way, shape, or form, educators might want to consider this approach to Social-Emotional Learning through Songwriting. […]
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Though classical music has experienced a shift in performance methods due to the need to distance ourselves, the result has been surprisingly positive. Classical music has been reaching new and broader audiences, and providing a sense of community for many people during this difficult time. The following article touches on some of the positive discoveries […]
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The New York Youth Symphony (NYYS), and the New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS), a program of the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts will be co-hosting a six-week-long Artist Stories Series this summer. “…a series of weekly one-hour virtual conversations exploring the importance of equity, inclusion, and representation in the classical music, jazz, and Broadway […]
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Looking for something musical, fun, and educational to do from the comfort of your own home this weekend? Well get excited, because Hamilton is set to be released on Disney+ this Friday, July 3rd! Check out these articles on how to watch: https://www.nj.com/tv/2020/06/hamilton-on-disney-plus-how-to-watch-the-hit-broadway-musical-on-july-3.html https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/chris-jones/ct-ent-hamilton-faq-movie-liststory-20200625-cn2z2uy2fzfezfhpnw6s4kw2he-list.html Watching on a streaming platform, as we know, is nowhere close […]
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The Barcelona Opera reopened with their doors for a concert by the UceLi Quartet in front of an audience full of plants, yesterday. Check out the full article here! https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/06/22/881943143/barcelona-opera-reopens-with-an-audience-of-plants
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