Mamadêlê Foundation's various programs

Spotlight On: Mamadêlê Foundation

Photos feature Mamadêlê Foundation’s educational and performance programming at Lincoln High School, Carnell Elementary School, and the performance group Recycled Sounds. Pulled from reports written by Leslie Macêdo, organized by Abby Rolland* As part of The Presser Foundation’s efforts to be more transparent and to amplify the work of its partners, it uses information from…

Chester Children's Chorus

Chester Children’s Chorus: Winter Wonder

By Daniel Jackson, Graduate Music Fellow  On Saturday, December 14th, I treated myself to a scenic drive through the picturesque Swarthmore suburbs to attend one of the two Winter Concerts presented by the Chester Children’s Chorus (CCC). Upon arriving at the beautiful Swarthmore College campus, I followed a winding walking path adorned with stunning architecture…

Undergraduate Scholar Award

Undergraduate Scholar Award: 2024-2025

The Presser Foundation Awards $786,000 to Outstanding Music Scholars NationwideThe Presser Foundation has approved the nominations of 262 exceptional music students nationwide as 2024-25 Undergraduate Scholar Award recipients, investing $786,000 to accelerate the next generation of musicians. Each Presser Scholar receives $3,000 in recognition of their outstanding achievements in musical and academic performance, leadership and…