NEXTGen Musician

Midori & Friends NEXTGen Musician is a paid apprenticeship open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors attending New York City schools. In this program, students explore career pathways in music and beyond through workshops, masterclasses, performances, work-study opportunities, and career labs with critical thinkers in diverse fields of study and extraordinary artists, including world-renowned virtuoso violinist, Midori! Alongside artistic development, teens will develop skills in advocacy by speaking with elected government officials and communicating the importance of music education.