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UNITED STATES · MUSIC & CREATIVITY

Make music. Build belonging.

A proposed platform for school choirs, ensembles and individual student talent.

School choirs & ensembles

Students would create original music and bring shared themes to life through live performance. Preparation offers room for creativity, listening, practice and teamwork.

Individual student talent

Student musicians would represent their schools, develop their musical voice and share their achievements with their school communities.

US performance arrangements

Grade divisions, performance duration, group size, qualifying submissions, themes, copyright requirements and judging criteria will be published for the US pilot before entries open.

Nigeria’s fees, cash prizes and finals schedule do not apply to the proposed US event. Schools should confirm local arrangements before preparing an entry.

Express school music interest

Every learner. Every ability.

Children with special needs are included in our plans for both music and academic awards. Schools and families can discuss access, communication, sensory, learning and performance support before participation.

Describe practical support needs privately with an authorized adult. Please do not send diagnoses, medical records, IEPs or other confidential student records by email. Arrangements and any adapted assessments must be agreed before the event.

Discuss participation support