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11.01.16

Transforming Arts Education - Center-Staging Blackness, Teaching Artists & Philanthropy

By Justin Laing & Sister I’Asia ThomasIn Pittsburgh there’s a grantmaking program sponsored by The Heinz Endowments called the Transformative Arts Process (TAP) building the field of folks who ...

11.01.16

A conversation with IRIS Artist Fellows

 This fall, MMI partnered with IRIS Orchestra to launch the IRIS Artist Fellowship. Focused on increasing diversity in classical music and creating a pipeline from academia to professional lif...

11.01.16

The Day Audre Lorde Inspired Me to Reconsider the Definition of Success

“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” – Audre LordeYears ago while I was evaluating the success and impact of performing ...

11.01.16

In the classroom: Music Engagement Teaching Fellow Chris Franceschi

During my senor year of high school, I find myself ready to graduate, with no sure plans. I knew that I wanted to attend college, but was uncertain of my career path.  The only certainty I had was ...