Canticum Novum International

In March 2020, when the pandemic broke globally and shut down our world as we knew it, Canticum Novum International added a second division that was committed to crossing the barrier of isolation to create ensembles working virtually and globally. Musedics International was born to bring the transformational power of ensemble music to individuals all over the world whether – isolated in a room at home, involved in a small music class at school, or in an orphanage. It brought to life the power of music – but in a di erent context and a unique format. Suddenly, Musedics International was working in five countries and broadening its appeal to more areas of the globe.

In November 2022, it became apparent that BOTH divisions should be showcased in our name – and not just one or the other. e decision to return to our Parent Name – Canticum Novum International (Latin for “new song”) was brought back to center stage and integrated into our global awareness initiatives. Both divisions share the same mission today that have carried us from our birth. We believe passionately that all children can and should participate meaningfully in music. Young people all over the world are struggling with a mental health crisis the likes of which the world has never seen. Music can unlock the expressive arts in a way like nothing else because it penetrates all areas of the brain. e time has come for us to recognize the essential nature of music for all things living.

As you examine these pages – take time to see the smiles and hear the magnificence of hundreds of young people expressing music together. It just may transform your world too.

• Music improves academic achievement, language skills, and ability to communicate;

• Music improves a child’s creativity, self-confidence, and sense of dignity;

• Music can help heal children from trauma including the ravages of war and the isolation of a global pandemic . . . music contributes to good mental health.

• Participating in ensemble music improves social development, helps overcome isolation and abandonment.

“In an ensemble, you learn compassion, you learn empathy, you learn discipline, you learn languages, you learn history . . . . “

– Eric Whitacre

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Why

• Globally there is widespread depression and a mental health crisis for today’s youth.

• e horrific war in Ukraine has traumatized hundreds of thousands of youth.

• Healing from the psychological and emotional scars will take years of intense therapy . . . music can help facilitate healing and wholeness.

• Music builds a strong relational community among young people

• Community and a sense of belonging have been identified as the number one global need for today’s youth.

• e isolation created by a global pandemic, the terror of war, and the reality of 27.5 million refugees globally, have crushed the hopes and dreams of today’s young people.

• Now is the time when countries and communities are opening their hearts and homes like never before. Global support is becoming a way of life for entire populations. Music builds connection, communication and compassion!

• Questions of a meaningful future have been replaced by questions of survival.

• e need is URGENT!

• e time is NOW!