Fieldwork

GLI MBA Fieldwork connects a global Cohort of arts changemakers to professional exchanges with dynamic initiatives across five continents.
Cohort Members lead digital & in-person Field Assignments, supporting enterprises by adapting learnings to real-world settings.
GLI Fieldwork Partners span the globe, ranging from iconic festivals and organizations to grassroots projects and cultural startups.
Cohort Members work with Fieldwork Hosts to develop value-added collaborations and intersections for impact.
Field Assignments enhance the leadership of Cohort Members while widening professional networks and expanding horizons.
Cohort Members lead digital & in-person Field Assignments, supporting enterprises by adapting learnings to real-world settings.
GLI Fieldwork Partners span the globe, ranging from iconic festivals and organizations to grassroots projects and cultural startups.
Cohort Members work with Fieldwork Hosts to develop value-added collaborations and intersections for impact.
Field Assignments enhance the leadership of Cohort Members while widening professional networks and expanding horizons.

Innovation Summits

CÁCERES | SPAIN

Hosted by the Ayuntamiento de Cáceres in Western Spain.

PATAGONIA | CHILE

Hosted by the Teatro Educativo de las Artes in Patagonia.

COFFEE AXIS | COLOMBIA

Hosted by Comfama in the city of the eternal spring.

Global Fieldwork Network

Africa & Oceania
AUSTRALIA | MELBOURNE
The Song Room
Delivers high-impact arts learning programs to children experiencing disadvantage, collaborating with schools and communities to improve student outcomes and engagement as an Australian education organization.
ESWATINI | MBABANE
Africa Ntjilo Empowerment
Empowers African children and youths as future global citizens and community leaders by training eSwatini youth as professional music teachers and orchestra players while nurturing children through quality orchestra music education.
GHANA | ACCRA
MATIC Music Club
Engages growing children in creative arts and self-exploration through music, providing instruction on both musical techniques and African cultures by local and international experts in this after-school and weekend program.
KENYA | NAIROBI
El Sistema Kenya (ESK)
Incorporates traditional Kenyan folk tunes and classical music with El Sistema principles to create educational opportunities, targeting underserved communities in Kenyan slums through this youth music project.
KENYA | NAIROBI
ZanArts
Delivers a comprehensive arts education curriculum to its high school students, encompassing Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Media Arts, and Theatre disciplines.
NAMIBIA | WINDHOEK
Youth Orchestras Of Namibia (YONA)
Transforms the lives of youth by ensuring every child in Namibia has access to quality music education regardless of social standing, inspired by the Venezuelan El Sistema model.
NEW ZEALAND | AUCKLAND
Mixit
Empowers young people by running free, diverse, and engaging Saturday workshops where participants can creatively express themselves through various art forms.
RWANDA | KIGALI
Milele Museum
Preserves and exhibits Rwandan cultural heritage, strategically fostering education and national identity through its collection and public programs.
TANZANIA | ARUSHA
Arusha Meru International School
Integrates music as a core component of its curriculum, offering an international curriculum to 245 students from ten nationalities (ages 3 to 12).
TANZANIA | ARUSHA
Project Shine International
Offers resources and professional development for teachers, consulting services for arts organizations, and cultural exchange programs, often partnering with international organizations to deliver arts programs to underserved communities.
UGANDA | KAMPALA
Architects of Music
Delivers a high-quality intercultural music education experience that empowers young people and develops their skills through weekly activities, intensive camps, and regular performances in this year-long program established in 2018.
UGANDA | KAMPALA
Brass for Africa
Leverages donated brass instruments to deliver music and essential life-skills education to over 1,500 disadvantaged children and young people across Uganda, Rwanda, and Liberia.
Europe & Asia
AUSTRIA | VIENNA
Superar
Offers over 3,000 children and young people across seven European countries free access to cultural education, ensuring they benefit from music’s positive impact regardless of their cultural, religious, linguistic, or financial backgrounds.
China | Shanghai
Hoyoverse
Develops and publishes globally successful video games and interactive entertainment, positioning itself as a leading innovator in the digital and creative media industry from Shanghai.
CROATIA | ZAGREB
SO-DO Croatia
Promotes music education for children and youth based on the El Sistema methodology, operating orchestras and workshops in multiple cities and organizing concerts and events through this association.
DENMARK | AARHUS
Center for Music in the Brain
Conducts research on how music is processed in the brain to inform the broader understanding of brain functioning, operating as an interdisciplinary research center at Aarhus University and the Royal Academy of Music.
Germany | Köln
COMEDIA Theatre
Produces and presents diverse theatrical works, enriching the cultural landscape of Köln through creative programming and community engagement.
Germany | Berlin
Daniel Barenboim Stiftung
Supports cultural exchange and understanding through music, operating global educational and performance initiatives, including the Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin.
Germany | Hamburg
Fashion Africa Now
Champions the contemporary African fashion industry, strategically providing platforms for designers and advocating for greater economic and cultural visibility from its Hamburg base.
GREECE | ATHENS
El Sistema Greece
Provides free, tailored music education to children in the country’s refugee camps, designed to develop essential memory, language, and musical skills that aid in their integration into European societies.
GREECE | THESSALONIKI
Thessaloniki Concert Hall
Serves as a major performing arts center featuring the large M1 venue and smaller M2 spaces, hosting significant musical and cultural events.
Israel | Tel Aviv
Bona Studios
Develop innovative projects and provide essential facilities for the performing arts, serving as a creative hub for artists and production companies in Tel Aviv.
Israel | Jerusalem
Mireille Kamon
Advises cultural institutions and creative sector leaders on strategy and innovation, specializing in high-level international arts management.
Israel | Tel Aviv
Panta Rei Studio
Develop innovative projects and provide essential facilities for the performing arts, serving as a creative hub for artists and production companies in Tel Aviv.
ISRAEL | HAIFA
Peace Drums
Breaks down barriers of fear, mistrust, and hatred between Jewish and Arab youth and their families in the Haifa region through shared social and musical activities and steel drum performances since 2013.
Italia | Genova
MUS-E Italia
Promotes social inclusion and educational development by integrating music and artistic disciplines into primary school curricula across Italy.
ITALY | LUNIGIANA
Lunigiana International Music Festival
Invites singers, pianists, string players, and harpists from around the world for ten days of intensive work under the guidance of renowned artists, held in the medieval town of Fivizzano, Tuscany.
Italy | Rome
Short Theatre
Presents cutting-edge contemporary performance, serving as a vital European platform for emerging international artists and experimental theatrical practices in Rome.
JAPAN | KANAZAWA
Machiya Juku
Operates as a wellness studio and cafe, offering various classes and workshops centered on Japanese culture and health from its location in a renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse.
LIECHTENSTEIN | VADUZ
Academy for Impact Through Music (AIM)
Provides essential training, leadership development, and impact labs to enrich the field of music for social action programs and educators through this global innovation program initiated by the Hilti Foundation.
PAKISTAN | KARACHI
Karachi Biennale Trust
Cultivates creativity, innovation, and criticality in the visual arts by organizing the Karachi Biennale, a major showcase of leading local and international artists.
PHILIPPINES | MANILA
Heritage Conservation Society
Protects and preserves the Philippines’ built heritage, cultural sites, and historical settings through focused advocacy, education, and policy reform as a non-profit organization.
PHILIPPINES | BATAAN PROVINCE
Jose Depiro Center for the Arts
Gives opportunities to youth without other options, enabling young people from the villages of north Bataan to develop their talents through the transformative power of music.
Poland | Poznań
Centrum Kultury Zamek
Hosts a diverse array of cultural events and artistic residencies, serving as a comprehensive center for regional and international cultural life in Poznań.
PORTUGAL | NATIONWIDE
Orquestra Geração
Creates children’s and youth orchestras in schools, strategically broadening life prospects and promoting greater social mobility through this project focused on action and social development through music.
Portugal | Lisbon
Sonar+D Lisbon

Convenes leaders and innovators at the intersection of music, creativity, and technology, serving as a crucial platform for business and intellectual exchange.

South Korea | Seoul
Seoul International Dance Festival
Presents a diverse annual program of contemporary and traditional dance, facilitating international exchange and elevating the global profile of dance arts in South Korea.
SPAIN | MADRID
Acción Social por la Música
Utilizes music as a powerful tool for social transformation and human development among vulnerable populations in Madrid, promoting equality of opportunities, integration of diversity, and empowerment of families and communities.
SPAIN | CASTELLÓN
Asociación Cultural Carpe Diem Enharmonia
Seeks to share high-level classical music with underserved communities and small villages of the España vaciada through its chamber music orchestra, Carpe Diem.
Spain | Madrid
Centro Dramático Nacional
Produces and promotes contemporary Spanish dramatic arts, functioning as a national reference point for theatrical innovation and cultural policy in Madrid.
Spain | San Sebastián
Festival de San Sebastián
Hosts one of Europe’s premier film festivals, serving as a crucial industry and cultural event that showcases new cinematic works and honors established professionals in Spain.
Spain | Madrid
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Manages a significant collection of European painting, consistently engaging audiences through exhibitions, research, and educational outreach in Madrid.
Sultanate of Oman | Muscat
Royal Opera House of Muscat
Offers a diverse program of high-quality opera, ballet, and symphonic music, promoting cultural exchange and appreciation for the performing arts in the Sultanate of Oman.
Switzerland | Locarno
Locarno Film Festival
Showcases independent and arthouse cinema, serving as a major international platform for emerging directors and innovative film expression in Switzerland.
SWITZERLAND | LUCERNE
Lucerne Festival
Orchestrates three distinct annual events—the Summer, Forward, and Spring festivals—as a prominent classical music institution established in 1938.
UNITED KINGDOM | Blackburn
Art in Manufacturing
Commissions artists to create new work within factory environments, fostering unique collaborations that highlight industrial heritage and contemporary creation in Blackburn.
UNITED KINGDOM | Birmingham
One Dance UK
Advocates for and supports the entire UK dance sector, strategically providing professional development, resources, and industry representation from Birmingham.
United Kingdom | London
Sound Diplomacy
Provides strategic consulting services focused on the economic and social impact of music ecosystems, advising cities and governments on cultural policy from its London office.
United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
Enriches the cultural landscape of the UAE by supporting and commissioning diverse artistic and educational programs across music, arts, and literature.
UNITED KINGDOM | LONDON
Amber Trust
Provides crucial musical opportunities for blind and partially sighted children, as well as those with more complex needs, through its dedicated Music Awards and Music Services.
UNITED KINGDOM | WARWICK
Armonico Consort
Operates a chamber choir and orchestra, presenting over 40 annual concerts while actively engaging in educational initiatives to establish new school ensembles and after-school development programs for youth.
UNITED KINGDOM | LONDON
Center For Music Ecosystems
Conducts globally relevant research on music’s potential to address societal challenges, supporting communities in understanding and advancing their music ecosystems for economic and social development.
United Kingdom | London
Counterpoints Arts
Facilitates the integration of refugees and migrants by commissioning and presenting artistic projects that explore and advocate for migration-related themes in London.
United Kingdom | Worthing
Crying Out Loud
Curates and commissions compelling outdoor and circus arts performances, focusing on enhancing cultural visibility and engagement across the United Kingdom.
UNITED KINGDOM | SUFFOLK
Pro-Corda
Provides musical training for a wide range of young people through ensemble training and performance, specializing in chamber music through its operation of the International Chamber Music Academy.
United Kingdom | Manchester
Reform Radio
Engages young people in radio production and broadcasting skills, operating as a non-profit social enterprise that connects emerging talent with the creative industries in Manchester.
North America
BARBADOS | BRIDGETOWN
Barbados National Youth Symphony Orchestra
Fosters the musical development of young people across the island, providing rigorous orchestral training and performance opportunities in Barbados.
BELIZE | BELIZE CITY
Belize School of Music
Delivers comprehensive music education and performance training, strategically contributing to the development of the nation’s musical talent and cultural sector in Belize City.
BELIZE | BELIZE CITY
National Institute of Culture & History
Creates a supportive environment for the development, conservation, promotion, expression, and accessibility of culture across its full diversity as Belize’s premier cultural institution.
CANADA | CALGARY
Arts Commons
Leads a major arts center, driving strategic vision and managing comprehensive cultural facilities that support diverse artistic and community programming in Calgary.
CANADA | CALGARY
Calgary Stampede Foundation
Invests in youth development through educational and cultural programs, ensuring the preservation and promotion of Western heritage and values.
CANADA | MONTREAL
Festival TransAmériques
Curates and presents innovative and challenging works of contemporary dance and theatre, serving as a major international festival in Montreal.
CANADA | QUEBEC
La Rotonde
Supports and presents contemporary dance, functioning as a key venue and resource center for choreographic creation and diffusion in Quebec.
CANADA | ONTARIO
National Arts Centre of Canada
Presents, creates, and co-produces diverse streams of music, dance, and theatre, while actively nurturing the next generation of Canadian artists and audiences through this historic Ottawa-based performing arts organization.
CANADA | QUEBEC
Opéra de Montréal
Presents four operas per season at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier as the largest francophone opera company in North America, founded in 1980.
CANADA | MEDICINE HAT
The Esplanade | Arts and Heritage Centre
Manages a multi-disciplinary arts center and museum, curating exhibitions, performances, and educational programs that celebrate local heritage in Medicine Hat.
CANADA | ONTARIO
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Delivers music programs, standardized exams, and concerts to students and audiences across Canada and internationally from its headquarters in Toronto as a non-profit music education and performance institution.
CANADA | MONTREAL
The Society for Arts and Technology
Explores and develops immersive technology and digital arts, operating as a research and creation center dedicated to advanced audio-visual experiences in Montreal.
GUADELOUPE | BASSE-TERRE
Saint-Georges International Music Festival
Celebrates the legacy of composer Joseph Bologne, promoting diversity within classical music by featuring artists from varied cultural backgrounds.
GUATEMALA | GUATEMALA CITY
Querido Arte
Produces high-quality opera productions, offers development projects for emerging artists, and presents educational events that positively impact culture and society by teaching opera tradition.
HAITI | NATIONWIDE
Blume Haiti
Runs a wide range of annual music camps across Haiti for three decades at various sites, including the Holy Trinity Music School.
HONDURAS | SAN PEDRO SULA
Victoriano Lopez Music School
Provides formal training in classical music to high school students, offering a recognized 5-year Bachelor of Music program as one of the few music institutions in Honduras since its founding in 1945.
JAMAICA | KINGSTON
National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica
Enhances the lives of children from challenged communities by utilizing classical music lessons to instill core values, including discipline and perseverance, through this social development program.
MEXICO | XALAPA
Festival Allegra
Creates access to high-quality musical training for Mexican youth by strategically scheduling artist residencies at diverse musical institutions and hosting an annual orchestral camp.
MEXICO | NAOLINCO
International Music Festival of Naolinco
Integrates didactic workshops and masterclasses with performances that focus on community engagement, led by invited guests and teaching artists during the summer festival.
MEXICO | MORELIA
Productora Tragaluz
Specializes in the installation and maintenance of skylights and domes, offering critical solutions for natural lighting, ventilation, and energy efficiency in diverse residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
MEXICO | CHIHUAHUA
Promesa Educativa para México A.C.
Implements high-impact educational programs that support the developmental trajectories of youth in disadvantaged communities as a non-profit organization.
MEXICO | DURANGO
Universidad Juarez del Estado Durango
Hosts residencies for top international visiting artists through its School of Music, recognized as a leading university in northern Mexico.
PANAMA | PANAMA CITY
Asociación Nacional de Conciertos (ANC)
Elevated itself over three decades to become the leading private organization supporting classical music in the country, notably hosting the annual Campamento Musical Juvenil in partnership with Oberlin University for intense orchestral training.
PANAMA | PANAMA CITY
FUNSINCOPA
Enriches and strengthens the education of youth in vulnerable sectors of Panama through instrumental music learning, while also providing professional development training for music educators.
PANAMA | SANTIAGO & PANAMA CITY
Orquesta Panameña de Vientos / Orquesta Veraguense de Vientos
Represents Panama’s best in the field of wind orchestras.
PUERTO RICO | SAN JUAN
FLADEM Puerto Rico
Promotes music as a vital social good and actively works to preserve Puerto Rican musical traditions as a section of the Latin American Forum of Music Education (FLADEM).
PUERTO RICO | SAN JUAN
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music
Nurtures top musicians across classical and popular music genres, strategically launching after-school programs to expand music accessibility as the island’s leading music education institution.
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO | PORT OF SPAIN
The Lydians
Executes a diverse and technically challenging repertoire spanning classical, folk, spiritual, and operatic genres through its combination of singers, steelpan players, drummers, and collaborators.
USA | ARKANSAS
Careers in the Music Industry
Educates and mentors young people about non-performance opportunities, strategically preparing them for professional careers in the business and technical sides of the music industry in Springdale, Arkansas.
USA | ST. PAUL
ComMUSICation
Provides high-quality, tuition-free choral and instrumental instruction to underserved youth, leveraging music to foster essential life skills and social development in St. Paul.
USA | COLUMBIA
DECODA (Artist Led Collective)
Cultivates new audiences and empowers musical entrepreneurship by developing and performing innovative chamber music projects as an artist-led collective.
USA | CHICAGO
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Curates an annual festival that celebrates the rich history and future of jazz, providing free, high-quality performances that engage the diverse community of Chicago.
USA | MARYLAND
Imagination Stage
Provides professional theater productions and educational training for young audiences, focusing on fostering creativity and literacy in Bethesda, Maryland.
USA | BALTIMORE
Quid Nuc Gallery
Exhibits and promotes emerging and established contemporary artists, serving as a venue for creative dialogue and cultural exchange in Baltimore.
USA | NEW YORK
The Juilliard School
Provides world-class specialized education in music, dance, and drama, consistently training the next generation of professional artists in New York, NY.
USA | EAST HAMPTON
The Retreat
Provides safety, shelter, and support services to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, actively working to end family violence in East Hampton, NY.
USA | SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco Opera
Produces grand opera and innovative contemporary works, serving as a leading American institution for vocal training and large-scale dramatic performance.
USA | KENTUCKY
Schmidt Vocal Arts
Identifies and develops the next generation of classical singers, providing extensive educational programs, competitions, and financial support from Covington, Kentucky.
USA | BOSTON
Almanak Creative
Provides specialized marketing and branding strategies for arts and cultural organizations, focusing on maximizing engagement and public profile from Boston.
USA | ASPEN
Aspen Valley Hospital
Delivers comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services, serving the medical needs of the community and visitors in Aspen, CO.
USA | NEW YORK
Belongó – Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
Promotes cultural exchange and education through the creation and performance of innovative Afro-Latin jazz music, based out of New York.
USA | LAKE FOREST
Bravo Waukegan
Delivers comprehensive, tuition-free music education and ensemble training to underserved youth, utilizing the El Sistema model to promote social development in Lake Forest, IL.
USA | NEW YORK
Buffalo String Works
Fosters vibrant and inclusive communities, utilizing the transformative power of a rigorous music program to serve Buffalo’s youth, including the local NY refugee and immigrant community.
USA | SOUTH CAROLINA
Charleston Symphony
Performs both symphonic and chamber music while concurrently operating a comprehensive youth orchestra program from its base in Charleston, SC.
USA | ILLINOIS
Chicago Arts & Music Project
Delivers free El Sistema orchestral training in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood for students in grades 3 through 8.
USA | ILLINOIS
Chicago Public Schools – Arts Education Dep.
Ensures high-quality arts education for every CPS student by strategically developing policies, resources, curricula, and comprehensive programs at the district level.
USA | HOUSTON
Community Music Center of Houston
Preserves and teaches the musical heritage of African Americans, offering instruction and performance opportunities that foster community pride and cultural continuity in Houston, Texas.
USA | RHODE ISLAND
Community MusicWorks
Provides music education and performance opportunities to children and families in urban communities, effectively utilizing music to build community cohesion and transform lives as a non-profit organization.
USA | ASPEN
DanceAspen
Presents and promotes contemporary dance works, serving as a premier professional company that enhances the cultural offerings of the Aspen region.
USA | DETROIT
Detroit Jazz Festival
Empower aspiring young professionals through industry education and mentorship while presenting world-class jazz performances, operating across Los Angeles and Detroit.
USA | COLORADO
El Sistema Colorado
Empowers children from Denver’s lowest-income communities by providing an intensive music program that successfully teaches teamwork, promotes self-confidence, and instills social responsibility.
USA | NEW YORK
Fever
Operates a leading global entertainment platform, leveraging technology to connect users with unique cultural and leisure experiences, such as candlelight concerts, from New York.
USA | MASSACHUSETTS
Global Arts Live / 585 Arts
Manages arts and cultural spaces at 585 Third Street in Cambridge, presenting a diverse calendar of international music, dance, and jazz performances through this non-profit partnership.
USA | NEW YORK
Groundlp Music
Functions as both a record label, featuring a diverse roster of artists across genres, and a non-profit foundation that supports musicians and provides key educational opportunities.
USA | ILLINOIS
Guarneri Hall NFP
Sponsors music education programs that specifically target Chicago youth with limited access to classical music, utilizing its advanced performance space as a not-for-profit classical music incubator.
USA | NEW YORK
International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA)
Strengthens the performing arts sector worldwide by advancing leadership, facilitating idea exchange, and fostering a diverse and highly engaged international membership as a global non-profit network.
USA | ALASKA
Juneau Alaska Music Matters (JAMM)
Utilizes the collective social experience of ensembles and the power of music to help over 600 students across three elementary schools reach their full potential through this tuition-free program.
USA | ATLANTA
League of Women Bassplayers, Inc.
Supports and advocates for female bass players across all genres, providing networking, educational resources, and visibility opportunities from Atlanta, GA.
USA | LOUISIANA
Louisiana Philharmonic
Dedicates itself to maintaining a full-scale symphonic orchestra as an integral component of the cultural and educational life of the New Orleans area and the Gulf South region as the oldest full-time musician-governed orchestra in the US.
USA | NEW YORK CITY
Lullaby Project
Pairs parents and caregivers with professional artists to create original lullabies, supporting maternal mental health and early childhood development through creative collaboration in New York City.
USA | NEW YORK
Lullaby Project
Enhances maternal health, childhood development, and family bonding by pairing parents and caregivers with professional artists to compose and record personalized lullabies for their babies.
USA | LOS ANGELES
Music Forward Foundation
Empower aspiring young professionals through industry education and mentorship while presenting world-class jazz performances, operating across Los Angeles and Detroit.
USA | WASHINGTON D.C.
National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)
Enhances the visitor experience by managing public engagement, accessibility, and hospitality for the museum’s extensive collections and exhibitions in Washington DC.
USA | NEW YORK CITY
National Sawdust
Serves as a vibrant performance and recording space dedicated to new music, actively commissioning and supporting emerging composers and artists in New York City.
USA | NEWARK
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Presents a wide range of professional performances and operates extensive arts education programs, serving as a primary cultural hub for Newark and the state of New Jersey.
USA | NEWARK
NJPAC
Presents a wide range of professional performances and operates extensive arts education programs, serving as a primary cultural hub for Newark and the state of New Jersey.
USA | NATIONWIDE
OAcademy
Reinvents music education by providing a curated toolkit for success, aligning with the evolving demands of the professional music world through its design as a Global Music Conservatory.
USA | BALTIMORE
Peabody LaunchPAD
Offers essential business development, career counseling, and mentorship, strategically preparing emerging artists and entrepreneurs for professional success in the creative economy from Baltimore, MD.
USA | MISSOURI
PreventEd
Delivers essential education, intervention services, and focused advocacy to prevent the significant harms associated with alcohol and other drugs throughout Missouri.
USA | ILLINOIS
Ravinia
Presents a vast variety of events, including the prestigious annual summer residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as North America’s oldest and most musically diverse music festival.
USA | VIRGINIA
Richmond Symphony
Includes an orchestra of over 70 professional musicians, the 150-voice Chorus, and over 260 students enrolled in its Youth Orchestra programs as the largest performing arts organization in Central Virginia.
USA | RIVERSIDE
Riverside Arts Academy
Offers high-quality, affordable music and arts instruction to children and youth, utilizing a comprehensive approach to foster creative development and community engagement in Riverside, CA.
USA | TUCSON
Rotary Club
Provides humanitarian service and advances goodwill and peace, operating as an international network of business and professional leaders in Tucson.
USA | NEW YORK
School for American Ballet
Trains elite students in the Balanchine technique, serving as a critical pipeline for professional ballet companies worldwide from New York.
USA | BOSTON
Silkroad
Promotes radical cultural collaboration by connecting musicians and artists from diverse traditions, creating and performing new works that cross artistic and geographic boundaries from Boston.
USA | MASSACHUSETTS
Silkroad Ensemble
Collaborates to perform and record a diverse, boundary-transcending repertoire through this global musical collective comprising artists from Eurasian cultures.
USA | NEW YORK
The Canales Project
Drives collaborative, advocacy-centered projects that utilize musical expression and conversation to illuminate and amplify issues of identity and culture.
USA | LOUISIANA
The Descendants Project
Supports the Black descendant community in the Louisiana river parishes by actively working to dismantle the enduring legacies of slavery and facilitate a healed, liberated future as a non-profit organization.
USA | BOSTON
There are numerous. Boston University, Emerson College, Northeastern University, UMass Dartmouth, Berklee College of Music, MassArt
Represents a comprehensive network of higher education institutions, collectively contributing to Boston’s global reputation in academic excellence and artistic innovation.
USA | ARKANSAS
University of Arkansas Community Music School
Provides diverse music education and programs for students of all ages and proficiency levels, including the specialized Suzuki Music School, as an outreach program of the University of Arkansas Music Department.
South America
ARGENTINA | NATIONWIDE
Amigos del Arpa
Supports the development of new ventures that strategically further the role of the harp within Argentine society, education, and concert life through this nationwide initiative.
ARGENTINA | CÓRDOBA
La Mediterránea
Aims to foster the social inclusion and integration of children and youth from vulnerable communities in Argentina as a musical education project integrated within the national and international network based on the El Sistema method.
ARGENTINA | BUENOS AIRES
Opera Queer
Questions two centuries of musical cultural heritage through this theatrical, lyrical, and dissident show, featuring the twins Ferni and Luchi De Gyldenfelt performing a variety of arias and duets from chamber, opera, zarzuela, and popular music.
ARGENTINA | BUENOS AIRES
Schola Cantorum
Promotes the establishment of Choral Singing Schools using the Musical Literacy and Children’s Youth Choir methodology of Maestro José María Sciutto, supporting the intellectual, intersubjective, and social development of young participants.
ARGENTINA | SANTA FE
Trombonanza
Evolved from a regional gathering in 2000 into a week-long celebration of low brass, annually welcoming over 150 professionals and students from around the world.
BOLIVIA | LA PAZ
Plurinational Conservatory of Music
Serves over 1,000 students through a variety of programs in classical and modern music, positioning itself as the country’s most important center for classical music professionals through its Licenciatura degree since its founding in 1906.
BOLIVIA | MOXOS
San Ignacio de Moxos Superior Institute of Music
Offers tuition-free music education that enables students to learn about their history and develop professional opportunities, established to advance the Moxos community.
BOLIVIA | LA PAZ
The Bolivian Chamber Music Society
Promotes classical music and music education throughout Bolivia, also offering online concerts to audiences affected by COVID-19 as a cultural institution.
BRAZIL | SÃO PAULO
Baccarelli Institute
Provides extensive music and arts education to over 1,000 underprivileged youth, managing the Heliopolis Symphony Orchestra, four additional orchestras, fourteen choirs, and numerous chamber and group classes since its founding in 1996.
BRAZIL | CORUMBÁ
Moinho Cultural Sul-Americano
Provides arts education and social inclusion to children and adolescents residing in the Brazil-Bolivia border region through activities spanning dance, music, singing, language, and psychosocial support as a non-profit organization.
BRAZIL | BAHIA
NEOJIBÁ
Serves over 4,600 youth in the state of Bahia, providing access to free music lessons and ensemble training through its network of youth orchestra Nucleos across more than a dozen music centers.
CHILE | TEMUCO
Academy of Musical Arts, Catholic University of Temuco
Delivers specialized education in musical interpretation through certified annual courses, leading to a professional Diploma of Musical Interpretation.
CHILE | MANCERA
Campamento Musical Marqués de Mancera
Brings together young musicians to provide access to high-quality musical instruction and the opportunity to perform concerts throughout the Región de Los Ríos.
CHILE | OSORNO
Centro Cultural Sofía Hott Schwalm
Focuses on instrumental performance, offering participants critical opportunities to enhance their artistic development and deepen their musical knowledge.
CHILE | CALAMA
Centro de Desarrollo Social y Cultural Orquesta de Niños del Altiplano
Provides musical training for youth from indigenous origins, vulnerable sectors, and those with special needs, utilizing the comprehensive Kodaly and Dalcroze Methods for instrumental instruction.
CHILE | CHONCHI
Chonchi Philharmonic Orchestra
Welcomes over 50 students annually (ages 4-20) into six ensembles, including the Municipal Chamber Orchestra, in its effort to promote education and access to classical music.
CHILE | FRUTILLAR
Corporación Cultural Teatro del Lago
Focuses on developing and cultivating personal growth through the arts, emphasizing education and creativity linked to music and art through this artistic and educational center.
CHILE | PANGUIPULLI
Corporación de Adelanto Amigos de Panguipulli
Supports strategic community development, notably through the “Vive la Música” initiative which provides free music training to underserved youth.
CHILE | OSORNO
Cuerdas Frotadas
Offers youth the opportunity to develop high-level performance and technique skills, with a specific focus on practicing chamber music under the expert guidance of national and international coaches.
CHILE | SANTIAGO
DIRAC Chile
Promotes the international dissemination of Chilean culture through strategic projects, festivals, exhibitions, and translations as the Division of Cultures, Arts, Heritage and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile.
CHILE | NATIONWIDE
Fundación de Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Chile (FOJI)
Promotes the social, cultural, and educational development of Chilean youth through the strategic medium of music as a non-profit organization.
CHILE | HUILO-HUILO
Fundación Huilo Huilo
Commits to the conservation of biodiversity and culture within the Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve through focused research, education, and community development projects as a non-profit organization.
CHILE | HUILO-HUILO
Huilo Huilo Music Festival
Offers musical and professional advancement to young musicians from across the Americas through an intensive program guided by musicians from the Brussels Philharmonic, set within the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve during this annual event.
CHILE | PANGUIPULLI
Teatro Educativo de las Artes
Promotes artistic development and social enrichment by maintaining a theater, exhibition hall, and a cafeteria for the regional community through this cultural and educational project.
CHILE | EASTER ISLAND
Toki Rapa Nui (The Easter Island School of Music & Arts)
Teaches classical music (instrumental and ensemble) alongside traditional Rapa Nui music, including the ukelele and ancestral song native to Easter Island.
Colombia | Bogotá
Banana Craze
Develops and commercializes innovative products based on plantain and banana cultivation, strategically focusing on sustainable agriculture and agribusiness growth in Bogotá.
COLOMBIA | Canutalito (Ovejas) Sucre.
Biblioteca Rural Itinerante-BRI Nido de Letras
Extends literary and educational resources to rural communities, promoting reading and fostering intellectual development through its mobile library services in Canutalito (Ovejas) Sucre.
COLOMBIA | MEDILÍN
Fundación Amadeus
Provides musical and human development education to children and young people from vulnerable communities in Medellín through a network of free music schools, orchestras, and choirs as a non-profit organization.
COLOMBIA | NATIONWIDE
Fundacion Batuta
Delivers musical education to children and young people from vulnerable communities, established in 1991 with foundational assistance from El Sistema’s founder.
COLOMBIA | BOGOTA
Gran Encuentro de Chelistas
Created Colombia’s largest cello orchestra, utilizing the instrument in popular music and developing new learning methodologies to blur social barriers by integrating youth from diverse backgrounds.
COLOMBIA | BOGOTA
LIBERTARIO
Operates as a strategic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, providing resources and collaboration opportunities for emerging businesses and creative ventures in Bogota.
COLOMBIA | BOGOTA
Marimbea
Fosters cultural identity and social cohesion through the preservation and promotion of marimba music and traditional rhythms from the Colombian Pacific coast in Bogota.
COLOMBIA | CALI
Museo La Tertulia
Collects and exhibits modern and contemporary art, serving as a major regional cultural center that hosts exhibitions, film, and educational programs in Cali.
COLOMBIA | BOGOTA
Somos Capazes
Promotes peace by running free music programs that cultivate essential life skills, including teamwork, conflict management, and social/environmental awareness in one of Bogotá’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
ECUADOR | QUITO
All Nations Orchestra
Inspires understanding and innovation by promoting powerful cultural exchanges, utilizing its online platform to connect members from more than 50 nations to reduce conflicts and foster wellbeing and solidarity.
PERU | LIMA
Musikalpa
Provides intensive training for emerging brass musicians from Peru and abroad, featuring guidance from distinguished national and international mentors through this Peruvian brass-festival.
PERU | AREQUIPA
Orquesta Sinfónica de Arequipa
Supports and enriches the Arequipa audience through its community organization of professional musicians, consistently performing from the city’s Teatro Municipal for over eight decades.
PERU | NATIONWIDE
Sinfonia por El Peru
Creates developmental opportunities for children and young people by offering free musical education through regional orchestras, choirs, and music workshops, founded by tenor Juan Diego Flórez.
SURINAME | PARAMARIBO
Nationale Volksmuziekschool (The National People’s Music Academy of Suriname)
Supports the development of Surinamese youth by providing affordable, high-quality musical training and instruction to more than 250 students.
“The Innovation Summit was an inspiring forum to collaborate in person.”
KATE BATTENFELD
CEO (United States)
San Diego Conservatory
2024 Global Arts MBA

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Special Exemption for Career Artists

The Global Arts MBA recognizes that across the sector, many of the highest-level career creatives (music prodigies, professional dancers, and others) have pursued their craft from a young age and therefore may not possess a conventional academic background.

The Admissions Committee acknowledges these exceptional career experiences where relevant as serving in place of the bachelor’s degree otherwise required for admission to The Global Arts MBA.

Candidates with this profile should slect "Other" for Highest Academic Degree.