Equity Arc

Collegiate Access for Young Musicians Session 5: Virtual College Fair
2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
The Collegiate Access for Young Musicians virtual series is presented in partnership with El Sistema USA. Now offered in course format, the Application Accelerator Cohort equips high school sophomores and juniors with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to take their next step toward collegiate study in music. Through interactive workshops led by educators, admissions professionals, and musicians, participants will receive expert guidance on each stage of the college application process and build a personalized roadmap for their journey. Additionally, students will connect with a supportive network of professionals and peers,
In this session, Virtual College Fair, you will connect directly with representatives from leading conservatories and schools of music in this culminating event. You will learn what makes each participating institution unique and apply what you’ve learned throughout the series while engaging with admissions representatives and faculty from your schools of interest. Learn more and register here.

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National Convening & Festival Ensembles
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Tysons Corner Marriott, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, VA, 22182, United States
At a moment of growth and possibility, Equity Arc invites friends, partners, and all who are passionate about the future of classical music to join us as we share how we are moving forward.
At this year’s National Convening and Festival Ensembles, we will explore our evolving strategic direction and how it is shaping our approach to artistic excellence, mentorship, and pathways into the profession. Grounded in deep respect for musicians’ lived experiences, we are working to close the gaps between talent and opportunity by creating clearer pathways for young artists and their families.
Alongside our Festival Ensembles performances, the Convening will create space for meaningful, participatory conversations about how talent is identified, supported, and recruited, and how we can collectively build a more equitable and effective field.

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Equity Arc Festival Concert
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Capital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA, 22102, United States
Equity Arc presents our Festival Ensembles, featuring outstanding pre-college and collegiate musicians from nearly 80 cities across the United States.
Led by Rodney Dorsey and Lina González-Granados, the Equity Arc Wind Symphony and Pathways Orchestra will perform works ranging from Tchaikovsky and Florence Price to Jessie Montgomery and Carlos Simon.
This concert is presented as part of Equity Arc’s National Convening, showcasing the artistry of the next generation of classical musicians and the breadth of today’s orchestral and wind ensemble repertoire.
Tickets to this concert are included in National Convening registration.
