"This program is the best embodiment for hope—not just to have our students be diverse, but also for them to understand diversity. It is the best training ground I have seen for youth ambassadors to learn that they can be citizens of the world" —Cultural Exchange teacher

Connect your classroom with the world through this exciting yearlong program that facilitates exchange between students and teachers in New York City and Mexico City. Students explore freedom and structure in New York jazz, Mexican son jarocho music, and their own lives.

Video: Students from Turkey and New York City participate in Cultural Exchange.

Program Features

• Two interactive concerts, which link Zankel Hall with a concert hall in Mexico City via video conference
• Five required teacher professional development workshops
• Student Ambassador Program, where one student from each classroom participates in co-design workshops with Carnegie Hall staff
• Curriculum resources, including teacher guide with twelve sequential lessons and companion CD
• Online community facilitating social and curricular exchange between students and teachers in New York City and Mexico City

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"This year I learned that no matter where you are and who you're talking to, there's always something that you have as a common interest. Whether it's music, art, or sports, you can make friends wherever you are." —Student Ambassador from New York City