Acclaimed violinist, recording artist and viral sensation Ezinma, known for her seamless fusion of hip-hop and classical music which has led to performances with headliners such as Beyoncé, Yo-Yo Ma, SZA, Kendrick Lamar and Joshua Bell, will be touring three elementary schools in The Bronx on Wednesday.
These performances are part of a series of sessions that Meredith Ezinma Ramsay is conducting on behalf of her new foundation, Strings By Heart, which aims to bring more diversity, access and inclusion to the classical music world through music education.
“Classical Bae,” as she is lovingly referred to, will perform interactive demonstrations at P.S. 18 John Peter Zenger, P.S. 30 Wilton and PS 70 Max Schoenfeld schools. Her aim is to encourage students to apply for the Strings by Heart foundation’s music education program whose mission is to “equip,” “educate” and “empower” students by providing private and group lessons, access to instruments and premier cultural events and a community-driven approach. During these sessions, students will be encouraged to try out instruments, engage in listening activities and get excited about learning something new and while developing a rapport with other students.
“Through Strings by Heart, I am committed to cultivating the next generation of classical music artists,” said Ezinma. “Music education plays a pivotal role in helping children and young adults identify their passions and determine a path towards their desired goals. I want to give children, especially those from underserved communities, the chance to experience the joy of music while developing skills that will last a lifetime.”According to recent research published by Strad Magazine, Black and Latino musicians are historically underrepresented in classical orchestras, making up less than 4 percent of orchestra members. Music education develops discipline, leadership, better focus and improved grades in addition to fostering a sense of community. Shar Music is the exclusive supplier of instruments and related string education products for Strings By Heart.
For more information about Strings by Heart, visit https://ezinma.com/stringsbyheart.
About Strings by Heart: Strings by Heart is a 501(c)(3) that believes that quality music education should be accessible to every child. The foundation’s mission is to connect children from underserved communities to classical music in order to help them develop the disciplinary, as well as collaborative and leadership skills needed to pursue and fulfill their dreams. To learn more about the program, please visit https://ezinma.com/stringsbyheart.
About Ezinma: Meredith Ezinma Ramsay, known as Ezinma, is a classical recording artist, violinist, educator and philanthropist who discovered the violin at the age of four. Since then, she has participated in orchestras, string quartets and music festivals, and served as a private instructor. Ezinma created Strings by Heart in order to bring more diversity, access and inclusion into the classical music world. Ezinma wrote the score for the 2018 documentary The Times of Bill Cunningham the beloved, late New York Times photographer and worked on the score for the blockbuster Black Panther, and has been featured in the New York Times, People, Essence, Elle, Strings Magazine and by BBC News. Learn more about her at https://www.ezinma.com/.
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