Come join the annual Music and Youth Development Alliance spring conference, during the week of May 16th.
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This conference will feature daily sessions filled with engaging learning and connecting opportunities for youth members and staff across the nationwide coalition of organizations that are empowering young people through high-quality music programs rooted in comprehensive youth development. Meet, collaborate and perform with people from across the country!
Conference Sessions Include:
MYDA Spring Conference Kick-Off Event
The Conference Kick-Off will be an opportunity for MYDA members to connect, share, and get hype for the coming week. The session will include opportunities for community-building, agency program sharing and a preview of the upcoming week's activities
Mindful Monday: Rhythm & Poetry (RYSE x YEP)
Join Youth Empowerment Project (New Orleans, LA) and RYSE Center (Richmond, CA) for a Mindfulness Monday workshop on self care and community care through poetry, dance, and drumming. Led by youth artists and teaching artists from New Orleans and Richmond, we'll explore how we can use the arts in our reflection and healing process, taking care of our bodies, minds, and hearts through movement, rhythm, and the spoken word. Session tools are optional, but encouraged. These supplies include paper, pen/pencil, drumsticks, and comfortable clothes appropriate for dance and movement.
APCH & Berklee College of Music - Behind the Scholarships
In this session we will have a guest speaker from APCH, an Alumni who received a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music for a full 4 years. We will here their personal testimonial and account of the experience. They will also answer any questions attendees may have about Attending the school and life Post Graduation
The Musicians Guide - Collaboration : A Day With Ableton Live
Ever wondered how producers bring Amazing productions together? in this event we are welcoming Producers to share insights on their creative processes. Learn how producers work with loops and how collaborations begin!
All youth attendees of the event will receive a free copy of Ableton live intro!
The Producers Corner - Beat Battle Collaboration
The Producers Corner is welcoming all up and coming music producers to join us for day of Collaborations. Get tips on your projects, join a Beat Battle or start collaboration with a new friend. This day will be full of Awesome Collaborations, connections and content for all who attend.
Winner of the beat battle will receive 1 Full Standard license of Ableton Live 11, a $500 value!
MYDA Culminating Event
Join Music With A Message and The Door as they bring down the house with high energy performances. These extraordinary and talented youth are ready to turn up the Friday vibes. Let’s get the party started!
