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What Is Noise is an award-winning ensemble that has performed throughout the United States. The ensemble made its Carnegie Hall debut in May of 2014 as part of their “American Stories” concert tour that included performances in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York. What Is Noise is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is passionate about building community through music by performing culturally relevant concerts that connect audiences with musicians and composers of their time. The sextet remains a strong advocate for new music and educational outreach.

Founded to promote culture and the arts in Arizona and to [reserve the music of J. S. Bach, with educational outreach to music students in secondary education. The Arizona Bach Festival has grown out of the seven-year series of Bach Cantata Concerts presented under the name American Bach. Now launched as a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the first Festival in 2010 was a resounding success and has positioned the Festival to be a driving force in the musical offerings of the Valley. The mission of the Festival is to: Inspire, educate, preserve, and elevate the appreciation of Bach as a transcendent force, through the highest caliber of performances.

Opera Lafayette is an American period instrument ensemble focused on the French 18th-century opera repertoire and its precursors, influences, and artistic legacy. Opera Lafayette inspires a love of this repertoire by presenting rediscovered masterpieces and creating a recorded legacy of its work. Opera Lafayette performs at the highest level of artistic excellence in major theaters in Washington, New York, and international venues. Opera Lafayette educates and creates new audiences for its repertoire by making opera accessible to the general public, families, young people, and underserved audiences through its educational and outreach programs and performances in low-cost alternative venues.

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.

Cardus is a think tank focusing on critical, long-term social needs. We are part of the North American "ideas business": making and marketing ideas, shaping public policy much like teachers shape their students. Cardus' research reflects on, and works to integrate into many spheres, the broad wisdom of the biblical narrative of brokenness and restoration--emphasizing respect for human diversity, the sacredness of life, the purpose of history, and the responsible use of resources. Non-partisan and widely connected, Cardus is uniquely suited to lead communities through meaningful conversations on the ideas that define us. By forming valuable and practical policy packages, and communicating them ingenuously and persistently, Cardus is changing the landscape of public discussion.

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.