Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Omari, Aisha, and Stefon!

Sebastian Ruth and Community MusicWorks are identifying and rethinking the euro-centric norms of classical music to foster more egalitarian and inclusive musical practices.

Ian Mouser and My Voice Music bring songwriting, recording and performance to lockdown facilities, such as mental health treatment and detention centers, to help young people heal.

My Voice Music provides music lessons and recording opportunities to kids who would otherwise have none. MVM founder Ian Mouser just been awarded a half-million-dollar Lewis prize to expand his work.

A San Diego music education program was awarded a half-million dollars to continue their efforts to mentor homeless youth and those in the juvenile justice system through the power of music.

A Providence musician and founder of Community MusicWorks, a music education and performance organization, will be awarded $500,000 through a new philanthropic prize aimed at supporting music programs around the country.

The new philanthropy awarded prizes to nine organizations across the country focused on bringing music to young people.

Brandon Steppe believes that art allows us to celebrate our commonalities and get past the differences that separate us.