From April 5–7, 2025, PROJECT MUSIC and King School welcomed students from across the country for the tenth annual El Sistema Residency. Over the course of the weekend, young musicians explored music as a tool for connection, identity, and storytelling through workshops, collective composition projects, and guest artist sessions with Dan Trahey and Pete Francis. The residency culminated in a vibrant Community Concert that celebrated student voice, creativity, and collaboration.

PROJECT MUSIC and King School are pleased to invite you to a special Community Concert on Sunday, April 6 at 4:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at King School in Stamford, CT. This culminating event will feature original student compositions and a diverse repertoire, highlighting the creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange fostered throughout the 10th Annual El Sistema Residency. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated.

In an exciting fusion of classical music and cutting-edge technology, PROJECT MUSIC will participate in the Greenwich Library's Innovation Experience Day, showcasing how traditional craftsmanship and modern 3D printing are harmonizing to create new possibilities in music education.

PROJECT MUSIC is proud to announce that Carmen Delgado, flute teaching artist and marketing specialist, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Leadership Bootcamp at the Eastman School of Music. Delgado has received a full-tuition scholarship for this intensive professional development program, made possible through PROJECT MUSIC's affiliation with El Sistema USA.

The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra recently welcomed PROJECT MUSIC's Executive Director Gabrielle Molina to perform as a clarinetist in a special educational concert series at local elementary schools. The collaborative performances, which featured Molina alongside other Norwalk Symphony musicians in a quintet formation, successfully engaged more than 500 students across two Norwalk schools, introducing young audiences to classical instruments and orchestral music.

We proudly celebrate El Sistema’s 50th anniversary, honoring its transformative legacy in music education. Pedro Falcón and Carmen Delgado, both shaped by El Sistema in Venezuela, inspire our students with values of excellence, inclusion, and community. We’re also honored to be featured on page 88 of the official El Sistema 50th-anniversary book, highlighting our commitment to making music accessible to all.

We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity to amplify the impact of your generosity. A dedicated supporter of PROJECT MUSIC has stepped forward with an extraordinary $50,000 matching grant: our largest matching challenge yet. For every dollar you give, our anonymous donor will match it dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of your contribution. This is a crucial moment to support our mission of providing high-quality music education—donate today and double your impact!

PROJECT MUSIC is proud to partner with the Youth Mental Health Alliance in Stamford, enhancing its commitment to youth well-being. This collaboration will equip its leadership with the training and resources needed to integrate mental health support into its transformative music education programs.

PROJECT MUSIC and Strawberry Hill School honored Afro-Venezuelan heritage with Tambor y Caña, celebrating Black History Month through music and storytelling.

This holiday season, Logan McIntyre, a dedicated Project Music volunteer and talented saxophonist, showcased the power of youth leadership and music education. A student at Darien High School, Logan collaborated with his school’s esteemed music program and the Tri-M Music Honor Society, led by Director Jane Minnis, to raise funds and awareness for Project Music. As Darien’s Tri-M’s student president, Logan decided to use this holiday season as an opportunity to spread holiday joy and benefit Project Music. 

We are thrilled to announce that Daniela Carias, a talented clarinetist and dedicated musician, has been admitted to the prestigious YOLA National Institute! A student at Project Music for over seven years, Daniela will join a select group of young musicians this February in Los Angeles for an immersive residency.

Two of our incredible parent leaders, Nidia Carías and Daffne Cosgrave, have graduated from the UConn People Empowering People (PEP) program! The 10-week course, offered in Spanish, helps parents strengthen leadership skills and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

PROJECT MUSIC brought holiday cheer to Stamford with performances at Edgehill Retirement Center, Stamford Towers, and Building One Community. Each event highlighted the dedicated work of our students, bringing joy to the community through music.