Transforming Lives . . .
Through the Power of Music!
Come with me and . . . Imagine India!
Our Mission . . .
. . . Transforming Lives Through the Power of Music
Today, thousands of India’s youth are growing up in difficult circumstances including poverty, social isolation and widening educational and economic disparities. Young people growing up in the rural areas seldom have the opportunity for a good education. Many struggle with hopelessness for a better future. Teen mental health has become a global pandemic.
“In ensemble music the children learn compassion, empathy, discipline, languages, and history. Music is at the core of who we are.” Eric Whitacre
“In some ways, music is the science of the soul. It is the science of the inner life.” YoYo Ma
Songrise International helps young people around the world discover and develop their dignity and unlock their potential — all through the power of music. Our programs are built on a simple but powerful truth: Making music with other people helps build confidence and connect communities. We see a world where every young person, regardless of personal history, stands tall with dignity and self-confidence, is prepared to face life’s challenges with resilience and strength and is poised to chase their dreams. We see making music together as a bridge – a universal experience that connects and empowers them to overcome the challenges that keep people apart.
Our Strategy . . . . . . Musedics
Musedics brings this vision to life by reaching young people in schools, orphanages, comunity centers, and even the slums. We work across social, economic, political, ethnic, religious, and geographic boundaries to create a sense of belonging—one big family— united through music and shared humanity. We collaborate with local partners who have earned respect and support from local communities, businesses, associations and government recognition - combining our strengths to make the greatest impact and benefits for those in need. We teach entire classes with up to 20 students. We also have Micro Music Hubs of 5 or 6 students - and we can teach up to 4 Hubs at a time. In some cases the Hubs are international. Students send in selfies and a virtual concert is created as a memoy for a lifetime!
Our Impact . . . . . . Dreams Fulfilled
Making music builds confidence, connects communities, and advances acdemic performance. We’ve seen these results firsthand. Since 2001, through our Music Camps and Musedics programs, we’ve reached more than 50,000 young people—helping them discover and develop their potential and imagine new possibilities for their future.
Here’s what the research and our experience show: •
Music supports social and emotional wellness.
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Music facilitates and accelerates academic achievement.
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Music strengthens resilience and fosters social bonds.
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Music builds bridges across social, economic, political, and cultural divides.
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Music engages all eight regions of the brain—boosting cognitive development, enhancing memory, and improving sensory-motor coordination.
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Participating in music supports mental health and emotional regulation.
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When young people connect through music, prejudice fades and empathy grows.
But our work is far from finished.
Invest in India . . . Since September 2021, we have worked in four orphanages in India - two in New Delhi and two in Lucknow - transforming lives through the power of music. Several of our students have discovered their potential, and are now university students. We are ready to expand. We are looking for local partners who will provide the facilities, the IT equipment and the students (ages 12 - 17). A strong internet signal and a classroom with adequste space and necesary furnishings are needed. And we need sponsors to purchase instruments and recruit team members to be class superisors for each location. Start-up Costs: The first year of Musedics, all students learn recorder. The second year options of guitar, violin and handchimes are added. Only Recorders are included in this startup budget. • Internet, Mac mini, monitor, camera and microphone (estimate)
$3,000
• 40 YRS 24B (Yamaha) Soprano Recorders
$ 500
• 10 YRT 304B (Yamaha) Tenor Recorders
$ 800
• Operating costs /per class /10-week module:
$1,000
Teachers, program administration and curriculum subscription
We invite you to be part of Imagining India.
Let’s work together to bring transformational opportunities to thousands of India’s youth!
Visit us online website
www.songriseinternational.org
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https://www.youtube.com/@SongriseInternational
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230 Mt. Hermon Rd. Suite 206 831.425.3600 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 kristin@songriseinternational.org