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Piano Spheres is a 28-year-old 501(c)(3) organization that presents, supports and encourages the composition and performance of major new works for the piano. It expands the piano repertoire by commissioning new music and sustaining several concert series performed by virtuoso Los Angeles based pianists, focusing primarily on music by living American composers. PS' artists also mentor the next generation of concert pianists through the Emerging Artists Series presenting public performances and workshops featuring young artists and composers. Piano Spheres increases outreach to underserved audiences through their Summer Jazz Series, and the Leonard Stein Artist Residency for Underrepresented Groups.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to experience the joy and connectedness of African music. We believe: in the power of music to inspire, connect, and transform; that music is an expression of our deepest connection; that music is a way to promote peace; and that music builds community Our Commitments to honor the traditions that create and sustain this music; to use our collective gifts and talents to grow these musical experiences in new ways; to seek opportunities for others to share in these musical experiences; to connect to the peoples and cultures of southern Africa; to collaborate with others as we create opportunities around music; to recognize and build on the interdependence of the members of our community; to engage others in our success; and to honor the community’s commitment to us and each other

Farm Radio International is a Canadian charity that has been working since 1979 to harness the power of radio to meet the needs of small-scale farmers. We work with more than 500 radio partners located in 38 African countries to fight poverty and food insecurity. With the benefit of FRI resources and training, our broadcasting partners deliver practical, relevant, and timely information to tens of millions of farmers. We also work with a range of partners to implement radio projects that address specific development challenges and community needs. In 2012, FRI received the Innovation Challenge Award from the Rockefeller Foundation in recognition of our work using radio in combination with modern ICTs to improve livelihoods and change lives.

Dizzy Feet Foundation was founded in 2009 by producer Nigel Lythgoe and director Adam Shankman, among others to support, improve, and increase access to dance education in the United States. Guided by a board representing all aspects of the American dance community, the foundation's mission is threefold: 1. To sponsor, fund, and/or support dance education programs which expose children in low-income areas to the lifelong benefits of dance education through and with local community organizations. 2. To provide scholarships to talented students studying at accredited or nationally regarded dance schools, studios, or institutions. 3. In conjunction with recognized credentialing organizations, to support and increase the quality of all styles of dance education in the United States.

Metropolitan School of Dance, Incorporated: Building character through the art of Dance. MSDI is dedicated to enabling students of every socio-economic background the excitement of personal accomplishment through dance. Our program lends attention to building positive self esteem, self confidence, self worth, determination, discipline, focus and personal accomplishment through arts education. MSDI trains students ages 3 through senior adult (essentially all ages) in ballet, Pointe', African, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop and drama. Our in-house motto is "EveryBODY" has the right to dance. MSDI does not turn any individual away based on color, creed, ethnicity, size or physique, race or religious affiliation.

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is the premier performer of Canadian Afrocentric composers and a touchstone for the education of audiences and communities regarding the full spectrum Afrocentric choral music. The chorale aspires to position itself globally as ambassadors recognizing diversity as the foundation of life, while honouring the artistic process of music at the core of its activities. The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to performing Afrocentric music of all styles, including classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues. The Chorale offers its publics ways of connecting through curated experiences of Afrocentric music. The Chorale promotes awareness of and interest in Afrocentric vocal music, past, present and future, in the spirit of African-Canadian composer R. Nathaniel Dett.

Southern Africa Embrace (SAE)Foundation is an International Charitable Organization founded in 2010 in Toronto, Canada. SAE Foundation is committed to advocating, supporting and promoting the wellbeing of marginalized women and children/orphans (0-16yrs) in the Southern African countries of Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Republic of South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is the hope of SAE Foundation to sponsor and work in collaboration with selected clinics, shelters, educational organizations, orphanages, religious organizations, NGO's, individuals and corporate firms to advance its mission. SAE Foundation believes in equality for all regardless of sex, religion, ethnicity, status, age and educational background. The organization is founded and stands firm on the principles of equality for all, compassion, love, dignity, care and respect for each life/persons

Founded in 1986, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) was created to enable audiences from throughout the Philadelphia region to enjoy performances by today's leading chamber music ensembles, and piano, vocal, string, and other recitalists. PCMS strives to make its concerts accessible through a policy of affordable ticket pricing, presents premieres and other special programming, collaborates with other cultural institutions, and presents outreach performances and educational programs. PCMS is a Resident Company of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and presents concerts also at the American Philosophical Society, Curtis Institute, Settlement Music School, and other venues in Philadelphia. PCMS has also commissioned more than 65 new chamber music works by leading composers.

QUALITY: We will work hard to create top quality productions and experiences, on and off stage, with passionate teams and strong leadership. FAMILY-FRIENDLY: We will provide an environment that is welcoming and respectful to all, casting families together whenever possible in order to create joyful experiences and lifelong memories. COMMUNITY: We recognize the special role that the arts play to making strong communities, and will work to keep our activities affordable so they remain accessible to all. While remaining true to our core offering of American musical theater, CVFT has continued to expand our traditional base by partnering with local civic organizations for special events, producing occasional dramatic works, and by creating opportunities for local writers to produce new works.

The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra (VICO) is unique in the scope and diversity of its undertakings: the orchestra’s core roster boasts 24 musicians, with a similar number of occasional members. Some are trained in the Western (European) classical tradition, while many others are internationally recognized performers in the musical traditions of cultures from all over the world - Asian, African, East Indian and Middle Eastern, among others. Audiences at a VICO concert can expect to hear violins and flutes swirling in harmony with the shakuhachi, the erhu and the sitar…Japanese taiko drums sharing the stage with Highland bagpipes…and much more. We believe that VICO’s composers and musicians are on the cutting edge, writing and performing the Canadian music of the future. VICO strives to be a fresh and relevant voice in the contemporary music of our country...a creative force for innovation, diversity and understanding.

TheatreWorks is one of America’s outstanding professional theatres. Our work celebrates the human spirit through innovative productions, new works, and education programs inspired by and engaging our diverse Silicon Valley community. TheatreWorks is an artistic community of excellence and integrity, committed to dramatic and musical theatre of outstanding professional quality. Embracing the creation of new works, the reinvigoration of the classics, and the arts education of new generations, our work exemplifies our region’s values of inclusion and innovation while providing a sense of place and community. The San Francisco Bay Area is the prototype of an evolving America of ever-increasing diversity. As we explore this changing world, our art must enhance the American theatre with new vision, revealing both who we are and what we might become.

Blue Bear School of American Music was founded by a rock band in the early '70's. Why not teach Rock instead of Bach, the Blues instead of Beethoven? Including solid music theory courses along with professional mentoring, electric Band Workshops and Songwriting courses, Blue Bear continues to offer high quality popular music education at affordable prices to music lovers of all ages. Scholarships are awarded annually to promising talent ages 12-22, funded by contributions from individuals, music industry professionals and businesses. Blue Bear has an active outreach programs serving at-risk kids in the Bayview and Tenderloin districts and runs after-school music programs at over 15 sites in San Francisco. Our mission statement is: Empowering people to play the music they love!