Community & Education

Community & Education Overview

NWS’s Community Engagement programs provide free and low-cost music education and cultural exchange opportunities for educators, students, families and people of all ages in South Florida and beyond. These programs support NWS’s mission to expand classical music’s reach while fostering creativity, collaboration and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. NWS Fellows gain essential hands-on teaching and leadership skills, complementing their world-class musical training and performance experience.


Community Engagement opportunities include:

  • Mentorship and coaching

  • Rehearsal observations

  • Live performances

  • Community-based projects

Contact us

  • Elyse Marrero

    Director of Community and Equity Impact

    elyse.marrero@nws.edu - 305.428.6722

  • Rianna Washington

    Community Engagement Manager

    rianna.washington@nws.edu - 786.306.9886