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Looking to grow your El Sistema career? Our jobs board at elsistemausa.org/jobs/ is always updated with new opportunities across the country. Start your journey today and make an impact through music. #Hiring

Join us for the 2025 Regional Gatherings—supported by a National Endowment for the Arts grant! 🌟 These two regional events on the east and west coast will bring together music educators, administrators, and students for two days of professional development, networking, and community engagement. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, share ideas, and expand your shared passion for music! Register now at https://lnkd.in/e8qnb2DR and be part of these inspiring gatherings!

Begin the new year connecting with colleagues from across the El Sistema USA network! Join us for our Virtual Forums, designed for CEOs, Program Directors, Managers, and Teaching Artists. These forums serve as a space for community, problem-solving, and skill-building, all facilitated by leaders and members from the field. Register now at www.elsistemausa.org and feel free to share with anyone who may be interested!

El Sistema USA (ESUSA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Regional Gatherings! This series of two regional events will bring together music educators, administrators, and students for two days of professional development, networking, and community engagement. The West Coast Regional Gathering will be held in partnership with YOLA (Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles) at the Beckmen YOLA Center on April 11-12, 2025. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/d3wDJXcG

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/.