Annual Collective Impact Mapping Project 

Data Collection!

From studying music on a professional track, I have seen a lot of sides of music. I've seen how it can transform, heal, and entrance. Unfortunately, I have also seen just how very exclusive and elitist it can be. Music education often costs a pretty penny and many students don't have the resources to get the education they deserve. However, I am certainly not the only one to recognize this problem. After familiarizing myself with the DC Collaborative's members, I encountered the MusicianShip, an organization striving to give students access to music education for little to no cost. Last month, I had the privilege of speaking with Amber Pannocchia from the MusicianShip to discuss the organization's practices and goals. 

The Musicianship is a non-profit organization that believes in the life-altering power of music and are working to provide it to as many students as they can. In addition to offering field-trips through the AHFES program, The MusicianShip provides both after-school and summer programs to inspire and educate students. Their "All-City" after-school programs give students from public and private schools across DC, Maryland, and Virginia free exposure to ensemble performance through the Washington Youth Choir, the marching band, and the drum line. Private lessons are also available for students who want to hone their instrumental or vocal skills even more after school. Despite their well-established programs, the MusicianShip is only in their 10th year! When they started in 2009, they only had 2 students in their summer program. Now, they have close to 200!