Presented in partnership with United Way Quad Cities’ African American Leadership Society, this digital panel will delve into the experience of students of color in public K-12 music education and the importance of equitable public music education access for all students and why such equitable access supports broad positive community outcomes.

HOST
Ernesto Estigarribia, QCSO Assistant Conductor & QCSYE Music Director

PANELISTS
Kimberly Gardner, Music Teacher at Frances Willard Elementary School
Calesia House, Director of Instrumental Music at Wilson Middle School
Wesley Julien, Quad Cities musician, drummer, and producer.

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