El Sistema USA®

We are thrilled to announce the election of our newest Board of Directors members: Vivian Gonzalez from Miami Arts Studio, Douglas Laustsen from INTEMPO, Dr. Thomas Howard, Jr., EdD from Kidznotes, and Isabelle Tuncer from El Sistema Santa Cruz. Their dedication and expertise will help guide our mission to ensure access to high-quality music education for every child. Congratulations to our new board members, and thank you to all who participated in the election process!

Join the CEO Forum with Gabrielle Molina for a confidential discussion on navigating burnout, setting boundaries, and fostering sustainable leadership in the El Sistema field. Gain practical strategies to balance professional demands with personal well-being. Register now at https://lnkd.in/eEfjeKy8

We are honored to represent a network of nonprofits doing innovative work to increase access to music education for children, regardless of background. El Sistema USA is the only national organization that provides essential training, support, and camaraderie for thousands of nonprofit leaders and teaching artists committed to music for social impact. Support our mission of working to ensure access to music education for every child, by making a year-end, tax-deductible gift at https://lnkd.in/enZPfaNW

Register now for the El Sistema USA 2025 Regional Gatherings! These two regional events will bring together music educators, administrators, and students for two days of professional development, networking, and community engagement. Don’t miss the chance to connect, share ideas, and grow your musical community. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gpY_xQRs

#TBT to the YOLA Accelerator! El Sistema USA Executive Director Elizabeth Moulthrop facilitated a panel on Youth Leadership at the YOLA Accelerator this past November with staff, alumni, and students from East Lake Expression Engine, ComMUSICation, and YOLA! A special thank you to the LA Phil for hosting this impactful gathering. Youth Leadership is an important initiative for El Sistema USA and we are currently accepting applications for our National Youth Ambassador Program. [Details here https://lnkd.in/dQKHK6eR] Photo by Paul Cressey, courtesy of LA Phil.

Partner Spotlight: Check out The Ensemble’s December 2024 Edition! In this final issue of the year, travel to Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp to experience the Tumaini Festival, learn how a youth arts organization in India measures its impact, celebrate Superar Hungary’s joyful work, and meet CNN Hero finalist Ron Davis Alvarez of Sweden’s Dream Orchestra. El Sistema USA is proud to serve as the fiscal sponsor for The Ensemble Newsletter. Explore the December issue at ensemblenews.org/.

El Sistema USA is thrilled to launch the Student Opportunities Board—a one-stop resource to discover exciting opportunities like summer camps, scholarships, and more from across the field. If you know of an opportunity you'd like to share, you can easily submit it through the form on our website https://lnkd.in/eu6aD7Ds

Save the Date: 2025 Regional Gathering Symposium Series 🎶 El Sistema USA (ESUSA) invites you to join us for the 2025 Regional Gatherings! These two regional events will bring together music educators, administrators, and students for two days of professional development, networking, and community engagement.

Searching for an opportunity to use your skills to have a positive impact on lives and communities through music? El Sistema USA programs nationwide are #hiring for positions at all levels, providing a chance to grow your career while making a positive impact on communities. Visit the ESUSA Jobs Board: https://lnkd.in/eDbv8u9

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