Causes: Arts & Culture, Bands & Ensembles, Music, Performing Arts Schools

Mission: The Heifetz International Music Institute is dedicated to helping talented young musicians become well-rounded, communicative artists by improving their technical agility and musicianship, self-confidence, physical and verbal communication skills, and leadership capacity both on and off stage. The unique Heifetz Performance and Communication Training© (HPCT) program consists of three key elements: 1) advanced musical training by some of the world's most respected pedagogues, 2) cross-disciplinary communication training and 3) solo and chamber music performance opportunities. What distinguishes the Institute is the conviction that artists express their individuality not only through technically and intellectually robust music-making but also through emotional and even physical engagement. The Institute, therefore, integrates traditional education strategies (lessons, coaching, master classes, performance opportunities) with classes in public speaking, voice, drama, movement, and freedom of expression aimed at developing students' communication skills better to express themselves both verbally and musically.

Results: We have trained more than 1500 alumni since we opened in 1996.

Geographic areas served: Music and Performing Arts Education

Programs: Student education in music and the performing arts