“[We] envision a world where every child has access to music through intensive ensemble training and performance to promote positive youth development and thriving communities.”
ROCmusic is a proud member of El Sistema USA, a network of like-minded music education programs across the country whose missions align with three guiding pillars:
High Quality Music Education
Equity & Access
Holistic Impact
Two ROCmusic students were honored to be chosen for the 2025 Youth Ambassador Cohort, a group of 12 exceptional high school students selected to collaborate with leadership and represent youth voice at the El Sistema USA East Coast Regional Gathering in June.
El Sistema USA - A Documentary in Progress
El Sistema USA is a feature documentary tracking a handful of kids in a diverse, impoverished community in West Philadelphia, where their participation in Play On, Philly! - a unique, intensive youth orchestra program - brings big changes to their lives.
TED Talk - Maestro Abreu
Jose Antonio Abreu is the charismatic founder of a youth orchestra system that has transformed thousands of kids' lives in Venezuela. Here he shares his amazing story and unveils a TED Prize wish that could have a big impact in the US and beyond.