Every year, students from Latin America are selected to be a part of Sound Impact’s Cultural Exchange Program, giving them access and opportunity to attend a music festival on full scholarship in the United States and year-round mentorship from Sound Impact musicians. Chosen through a rigorous audition process, these students are selected not only because of their musical talent but also their desire to impact their home communities through music.

About the Program:

Students will receive:

• Full tuition scholarship to attend a music festival including food and lodging

• Round trip airfare

• Seminars led by Sound Impact musicians

• Year-round mentorship by Sound Impact

• Performance opportunities with Sound Impact

Applications are open for:

Eastern Music Festival

• Dates: June 22 – July 27, 2024

• Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

• Age requirement: 14-23 years

National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute

• Dates: Monday, July 1 - Monday, July 29, 2024

• Location: Washington, D.C.

• Age requirement: 15-20 years

Miami Music Festival

• Dates: June 24 - July 21, 2024

• Location: Miami, Florida

• Age requirement: 17-29 years

• Positions open for: strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion

2023-24 CEP Musicians

2022-23 CEP Musicians

2022-23 Partners 

2021-22 CEP Musicians