Educators
Inspire the next generation of music lovers in your classroom through these programs and resources that will help you refine your skills and make music with your students in classrooms and concert halls across New York City and around the world.
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In-Person Programs
Link Up
The Weill Music Institute’s longest-running music education program, Link Up, gives kids the opportunity to learn to sing and play an instrument with an orchestra in this highly participatory program.
Grades: 3–5
Availability for Educators: NYC, National, International
Season: School Year
Musical Explorers
K–2 students learn songs from around the world, explore cultures, and build fundamental music skills.
Grades: K–2
Availability for Educators: NYC, District Partnerships
Season: School Year
Music Educators Workshop
Music educators come together to strengthen their skills through community building, professional development, and musical activities. Each summer, educators from across the United States gather for a four-day intensive workshop.
Grades: K–12 Educators
Availability for Educators: NYC, National
Season: School Year, Summer Program
Professional Development
Great Music Teaching Framework
Find inspiration in this framework developed by the Weill Music Institute as a set of guiding principles for music teachers in all settings. Take a deep dive into our Great Teachers in Action video series to see the framework demonstrated by Carnegie Hall Teaching Artists.
Grades: K–12
The Connected Musician
Learn creative tools to engage today’s audiences and spark joy and connection with your music through this self-paced video series for collegiate and early professional performers, featuring guidance from Ensemble Connect alums and other leaders in the field.
Timeline of African American Music
The Timeline of African American Music is an interactive digital resource that presents the remarkable diversity of African American music, revealing the unique characteristics of each genre and style, from the earliest folk traditions to present-day popular music.
Grades: K–12
Great Music Teaching Podcast
Through a series of enlightening conversations with extraordinary educators, this six-part series offers invaluable answers and insights. Learn about the unique approaches and personal histories of masterful music teachers, discover what drives them to teach, and be inspired by stories of their life-changing successes.
Topics: Professional Development
Weill Music Institute Support
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