"The enthusiasm of mentors, teachers, adult students, but especially that of the young students and their parents, was overwhelmingly tangible. Once again, music proves to be a cohesive element that promotes teamwork, sensitizes people, and creates unforgettable moments of wonder."—Manuel Matarrita of the Global Leaders Program writes about Querido Arte, an organization that fosters a love of opera and music in young people in their blog, "Little Red Cap Visits Central America"
Read moreMarketing Strategies and The Midsummer Music Dream Festival
Working with Midsummer Music Dream Festival (MMD) helped me realize just how important social media platforms are for any business or artist. As a teaching artist, my focus is typically geared towards performance or education, not the management of virtual content. Social media previously only played a role adjacent with my online courses as a student or via my own personal accounts. However, my fieldwork internship reshaped the way I leverage my social media and marketing skills.
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