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Two sisters in Mumbai transformed a bus into a traveling music school, parking in seven slums weekly to teach 500 children who'd never otherwise set foot in a music room. From a 2,200-year-old singing village to India's first zero-waste music festival, four stories prove culture and conservation can grow together.
A brass band founded in 1933 at St Vincent's High School in Pune, India, is thriving again after nearly disappearing. Students today play the same instruments their great-grandfathers used, keeping a precious musical tradition alive.
Four talented Maui students won scholarships to pursue their musical dreams, with two sophomores breaking the tradition of senior-only awards. The Maui Pops Orchestra has now invested $50,000 in local youth since 2014.
The University of Manitoba Singers are heading to Sweden and Amsterdam this month after a remarkable year of growth. Despite half the choir being new members, they've mastered challenging repertoire and are ready to perform in historic Nordic venues.
The Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra just launched a new annual scholarship worth up to $10,000 for violin and viola students. Applications are open now through April 12 for the 2026-27 school year.
A small-town New Zealand pipe band swept the drumming competition at the national championships, with their youth-driven squad beating out even higher-grade competitors. Their secret? A year of tireless practice and a community spirit that turns competitors into friends.
The Australian Youth Orchestra is premiering a saxophone concerto inspired by Einstein tiles and string theory at Brisbane's World Science Festival. Young performers are discovering how mathematical patterns and musical harmonies speak the same universal language.
Two award-winning mariachi musicians from McAllen High School are back home with their family after weeks of detention in South Texas. The brothers, who've performed at the White House and Carnegie Hall, never stopped dreaming about their music.
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage just launched a foundation bringing world-class music training to young African creatives who rarely get access to it. Starting April 2026, 100 emerging producers, engineers, and songwriters will learn from Berklee College of Music faculty in Lagos, completely tuition-free.
Professional musicians are sharing the secrets behind memorable lyrics that stick with us for years. TED-Ed's new video series pulls back the curtain on the creative process that turns ordinary words into extraordinary songs.
Jennifer Jimenez, a South Miami Senior High School band director, just made history as the first Miami-Dade teacher to win a GRAMMY Award. After 19 years of transforming young musicians' lives, she beat out 2,000 instructors nationwide for the 2026 Music Educator Award.
Temple University's jazz ensemble just won the National Collegiate Jazz Championship and released their first international album, all while staying true to their core value: playing with honesty, not ego.
Grammy winner Nile Rodgers just inaugurated a state-of-the-art music center at a Dubai school, giving students access to professional-grade studios and industry connections. The new facility blends classical training with modern music technology to prepare the next generation of creative professionals.
Legendary ski racer Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait from his American Express campaign to fund music education for Colorado children. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's iconic Western-style photo will support programs teaching thousands of young musicians.
Skiing icon Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait of himself to fund music education programs in Colorado. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's Western-themed magazine cover will support young musicians in Steamboat Springs.
Pop superstar Harry Styles is bringing philanthropy on the road with his "Together, Together" tour, partnering with three nonprofits across 50 shows in seven cities worldwide. Every ticket sold will help fund humanitarian aid, music education, and voter registration efforts.
Students in rural Argentina turned their fear into songs after discovering planes were spraying toxic pesticides near their school. Their music teacher helped them create an environmental concert that brought together communities and famous musicians to demand safer practices.
Jalisco, Mexico is launching the world's first bachelor's degree program in mariachi music, turning oral traditions passed down for generations into formal academic study. The program aims to preserve a UNESCO-recognized art form while honoring Mexico's cultural heritage.