This past summer we had a fabulous summer student join the Coalition for work on the Youth4Music program. Erez Zobary is a recent graduate of the Queen’s University undergraduate program and is continuing this Fall, studying toward a degree in education. Erez’s positive and easy going attitude mixed with excellent communication skills and passion for
TORONTO, April 16, 2018 – For its 14th annual celebration of the power of music in our lives and especially in our schools, the Coalition for Music Education is hosting special Music Monday regional events all across Canada. From Vancouver, to Ottawa, to Sydney, hundreds of thousands of students, musicians, parents, community members and teachers will come
Toronto, April 5, 2018 – Inspired by a new generation of youth leaders who want to raise the awareness of the benefits of music in our lives, the Coalition for Music Education in Canada will present its first ever Youth4Music Virtual Summit on Saturday, April 14th 2018. Spanning across six time zones, and planned to
As a young person, finding your inner leader can sometimes seem daunting. There are always so many youth doing inspiring things, but sometimes it’s hard to find opportunities join the movement. Here at the Coalition, we believe that everyone has the potential to become a young leader. That’s why we are launching this Leadership 101
“Music saved my life.” For George Murga, music is an outlet for creative escape. It all began with church music, when George started playing piano at the age of 6. In grade 7 he picked up the trumpet and never looked back. It was in high school when he really fell ‘into the world of
A little over a month ago, my artistic career went through a major shake-up. I had just received a string of rejections , the well of work was drying up, and I just wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to sustain this life as I currently saw it. Then, after one 14
High school is a time when people often dream about graduation, moving away from home and pursuing studies at University. So much so that we sometimes forget to take a step back and consider how we can make a positive change right where we are at home. This was the focus of the recent Youth4Music
Where extreme poverty inclines youth to crime in Venezuela, some might see despair and a society bound to failure. Yet, Dr. Abreu didn’t lose faith. With the firm belief that music has enough power to bring communities together, he created El Sistema, an orchestra program, in 1975. Dr. Abreu’s initiative has since inspired musicians in
Every musician has a unique story to tell when it comes to how they fell in love with the art. For Christina Beharry, it was a toy piano that initially sparked her interest in music. That toy piano ultimately led to real piano lessons and from there Christina had the opportunity to learn a number
By Sarah Veber As an Aboriginal youth living in Northern Ontario, Cole Forrest strives to share his identity through many different art forms. Cole grew up on and off of the Nipissing First Nation reserve near North Bay, Ontario. From early on, music became an integral part of his upbringing and culture thanks to family