Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative

Building a pathway in classical music for students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

So excited for CMPI alum, Nazeeh Shahid, and celebrating all his achievements! Join us for our free shared recital this Friday at 7pm at Symphony Center, where Nazeeh will also be joining us for a guest performance 🎶

[Sphinx Organization @SphinxOrg]

🎵 Meet Nazeeh Shahid, Senior Division Semi-Finalist in Viola from Chicago, IL! 🌟 Studying with Desiree Ruhstrat and Edward Gazouleas, Nazeeh has clinched top honors, including the 2022 ILASTA Concerto Competition's first prize in the Viola division. He's also the Walgreens National Concerto Competition Senior Division Early Music Winner and overall Honorable Mention recipient, not to mention a YoungArts Merit Award winner! 🎟️ Don't forget to get your tickets for the 27th Annual Sphinx Competition Finals Concert on January 27, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. 🔗 Don't miss out https://t.co/oICxfzyWoO ⬅️ #SphinxCompetition #TalentSpotlight #ClassicalMusic

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

We’re so proud of CMPI alum Nazeeh Shahid for being a Semi-Finalist in this year’s Sphinx Competition Senior Division, as well as former fellow Jan Vargas Nedvetsky for being a Semi-Finalist in the Junior Division. Best wishes to both on the next round!!

[Sphinx Organization @SphinxOrg]

🌟 Unveiling the Semi-Finalists of the 27th Annual Sphinx Competition, vying for nearly $100K in prizes! Celebrate with us:

JUNIOR
Ana Isabella España, violin
Anthony Dorsey, violin
Catalina Wooldridge, cello
Gabriela Salvador Riera, violin
Jan Vargas Nedvetsky, cello
Noah Carr, violin
Quincy Alexander Eby, viola
Rebecca Beato, violin
Sonya Moomaw, cello

SENIOR
Aaron Olguin, bass
Andres Sanchez, cello
Bethlehem Kelley, violin
Christian Luevano, bass
Edward Luengo, cello
Hannah White, violin
Julimar Victoria Gonzalez Leon, violin
Nathan Amaral, violin
Nazeeh Shahid, viola
Victor Daniel Diaz Sanchez, viola
Virgil Moore, violin

Be there at the Senior Finals Concert on Jan 27, 2024, in Detroit 🎟️ https://t.co/oICxfzyWoO ⬅️ An evening of unparalleled performances and musical prowess! 🎻🎉 #Sphinx2024 #EmergingTalent #ClassicalMusic #SphinxCompetition

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

¡CMPI se complace en compartir que nuestra solicitud 24/25 está ABIERTA! Los estudiantes en los grados 5-11 que aman practicar y quieren ver hasta dónde pueden llegar en la música pueden postularse GRATIS. Para obtener más información, visite https://t.co/3Uy7ABXNpP

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

CMPI is excited to share that our 24/25 application is now OPEN! Students in grades 5-11 who love to practice and want to see how far they can go in music can apply for FREE. To learn more about program eligibility and the application process, please visit https://t.co/3Uy7ABXNpP

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

Last night, violin fellows Beatrice Valenzuela, Neal Kotamarty Eisfeldt and Javier Irizarry got to play for and learn from the amazing @VadimGluzman. Thank you to Mr. Gluzman for all you shared, and to the @chicagosymphony for hosting and organizing this wonderful opportunity!

[Vadim Gluzman @VadimGluzman]

@chicagosymphony week starts with a masterclass for their amazing @ChiMusicPathway Initiative! Bravi to the talented students and a visionary organization 👏🎻!!! @ImpSim @ArtsMgmtGroup @StradSociety @george_peabody @ThomastikInfeld

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

@VadimGluzman @chicagosymphony @ImpSim @ArtsMgmtGroup @StradSociety @george_peabody @ThomastikInfeld Thank you so much - our fellows were so fortunate to work with you!!

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

Congratulations to the @MeritMusic’s Bone Rangers - all four of whom are also CMPI fellows! 👏👏👏👏

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

FECHA LÍMITE ESTE LUNES! Estudiantes de 5.° a 11.° grado que se toman en serio la música, todavía tienen tiempo para postularse para la próxima cohorte de CMPI, ¡pero el tiempo se está acabando! Obtenga más información en https://t.co/3Uy7ABXNpP #diversidad #equidad #inclusión

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

DEADLINE THIS MONDAY! 5th-11th graders serious about music, you still have time to apply for CMPI's next cohort, but time is running out! Learn more at https://t.co/3Uy7ABXNpP #studentmusician #audition #scholarship #diversity #equity #inclusion #classicalmusic

[Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras @ChiYSO]

CYSO students were honored to join musicians from Musical Arts Institute and singers from @uniting_voices to create this beautiful rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" for the @chicagobulls in honor of Black History Month.

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

CMPI staff members are all attending #SphinxConnect this weekend (either in person or virtually), and are so grateful for the opportunity to learn from thought leaders and apply that to the work we do. Thank you to @SphinxOrg for creating space for these conversations!

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

Big thanks to Jahleel Smith of the @kcsymphony for working with some of our bass trombone and trombone fellows last week Monday! Thank you for helping them reach that next level and sharing great insights with all our brass fellows who attended.

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

#GivingTuesday is about transforming the world through generosity. Help us transform the lives of young musicians and the future of classical music by supporting CMPI's work today! https://t.co/RvbmNoz4Ax

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

@SphinxOrg @Xavier_Foley @HannahWhiteViol @carnegiehall What an electrifying performance! We can't wait for some of our fellows to see him perform and meet him in Chicago later this month!

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

@ChiYSO @WFMTclassical @michaelabels @mcgillab Happy anniversary!!!

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

This Wednesday, join us at 7pm at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston for our second student recital of the season! 10 of our student fellows will share solo performances of everything from Bach to Stravinsky and beyond. Hope to see you there!

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

What a night! Congrats to eight of our student fellows for kicking off the 22-23 recital series in electrifying style last night. Bravi & great job!

Thanks to Sistema Ravinia for hosting @kehreincentercs and for the teachers and parents who help our fellows grow in music & life.

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

We’re now just two weeks away from our Opening Doors benefit! Join us on October 26 in celebrating our fellows and hearing from our special guest, @jmontgomerymusc, about who opened doors for her. Tickets and more information: https://t.co/sON2Bn5IkN

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

Last night we had our first in-person community meeting since 2019! It was wonderful to all be together in the same room, and to learn more about summer music camps. It was extra special to hear some of our fellows share about their experiences from different camps last summer!

[Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative @ChiMusicPathway]

Estudiantes de 5-11 grado: ¿les encanta la música, practicar, y aprender más sobre su instrumento? ¡Entonces CMPI podría ser para ti! Las solicitudes para nuestra cohorte de estudiantes de 23-24 años se abrieron HOY. Aprende más: https://t.co/yGFksWJMwH #musica #diversidad