By Jeremy Jefferson Community What does it mean to have community? For some, it’s simply being and interacting with other people. For others, it’s the city, town, or area that they live in. For me, it comes from the heart. My heart is connected to all of those in my circles and that’s what makes…
Kellan Dunlap presents his song cycles on gun violence in schools. By Kellan Dunlap Invited annually, graduate schools of music present the Presser Graduate Music Award to an outstanding graduate music student whom they select. The program is designed to encourage and support in a special way the advanced education and career of truly exceptional…
2024-25 Special Projects grants The 2024-25 Special Projects grants showcase the creativity, resilience, and deep commitment to music education and performance demonstrated across the Greater Philadelphia music community. From youth music education programs to organizational transformations, we share how thirteen projects – alongside ten general operating support grants – have expanded access, built community, and…
Photo: Presser Scholar Olivia Bigler The Undergraduate Scholar Award was established by The Presser Foundation to celebrate undergraduate music students who have achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive community. Each year, one student in their final year at hundreds of higher education institutions across the…