Music Education

Sheku Kanneh-Mason at St. Francis de Sales School on Nov. 6, 2023.

Watch an interview with cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, on site at a West Philly elementary school

Nate Chinen

During a recent visit arranged by Play on Philly and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Sheku Kanneh-Mason answered some questions not only from schoolchildren but also from WRTI.

Lovett Hines, artistic director and founder of the Music Education Program, standing outside of the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts.

WRTI Spotlight

As Lovett Hines turns 80, Philly jazz luminaries share the Love

Philadelphia's most heralded jazz educator, Lovett Hines, is 80 today. So we gathered birthday wishes from just a few of his admirers, including Christian McBride, Sumi Tonooka and Jaleel Shaw.

Arts Desk

She's Getting the Music of Black Composers Into Music Students' Hands

Susan Lewis

A self-described "research geek," classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine has a passion for discovering new repertoire and turning kids on to classical…

Arts Desk

Midori's Passion Beyond the Concert Hall

The Curtis Institute of Music recently announced that violinist Midori will be joining its faculty in 2018. Midori has been performing with major…

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Music Education In Public Schools Gets A Passing Grade

Lara Pellegrinelli

More than 90% of the country's schools offer it, but what students actually receive isn't clear.