Evergreen Inspiration is dedicated to ensuring that all children have equal access to music education.
Evergreen Inspiration is dedicated to ensuring that all children have equal access to music education.
Evergreen Inspiration Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Juilliard Pre-College students. The Evergreen Project is dedicated to bringing high-quality music education to underprivileged students. For the past two years, we have partnered with Evergreen Charter School in Hempstead, New York where 44.2% of the population is Hispanic and 48.3% is Black American, providing orchestra mentoring, lessons, and performance opportunities.
The string orchestra at Evergreen, comprising around 30 talented young musicians, includes many who lack access to private music education. Through our collaboration with Juilliard Pre College students, we are committed to ensuring that every student can build a strong technical foundation and grow as a musician.
Our benefit concerts not only raise essential funds for school music programs but also provide performance opportunities for our students and mentors. Additionally, our research team explores how music connects to the broader world, highlighting that music education is about more than just playing an instrument. Performing in and attending concerts helps students develop as musicians, performers, and listeners. Our themed concerts delve into topics such as music history, music therapy, cultural influences, and the works of various composers, offering a well-rounded and enriching experience.
We are committed to expanding this program so that all children have an equal opportunity to learn and appreciate music.
The story begins in the summer of 2022, at a summer music festival in Germany, sponsored by iSchool of Music and Art . Among the many young musicians attending was Keira, a student from Evergreen Charter School as well as Phoebe, a Juilliard Pre-College student. Keira talked to Phoebe about how limited the music education was at her high school, and Phoebe was willing to help. After the festival ended, Phoebe began mentoring students at Evergreen Charter School, a school located in Hempstead, New York, serving primarily low-income Hispanic and African American families.
Several months later, Phoebe was joined by her Juilliard Pre-College peer, Norman, who shared her passion for making music education accessible. What started as a solo effort soon grew into a collective mission. Together, they organized weekly group lessons, pouring their time and energy into nurturing the talents of Evergreen’s budding musicians.
Over the past two years, the Juilliard Pre-College students have transformed their mentoring into a sustainable program. They’ve not only provided consistent guidance to the Evergreen high school orchestra but have also created opportunities for its members to shine in benefit concerts. Today, the Evergreen high school orchestra, now mentored under the umbrella of Evergreen Inspiration Inc., consists of about 30 young musicians—many of whom have little to no access to private music education.
Through our efforts, we are proving that music has the power to transcend boundaries, uplift communities, and unlock potential in the most unexpected places. What began as a conversation in Germany has blossomed into a story of inspiration and opportunity—one note, one lesson, and one concert at a time.
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Your donations will support:
- school music programs,
- research on music’s connections to culture and history, and
- themed concerts on music therapy, cultural influences, and notable composers.
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