About the Weill Music Institute
Carnegie Hall believes that everyone has the ability to make music. Established in 2003, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) creates wide-reaching education and social impact programs that play a central role in fulfilling the Hall’s mission of making great music accessible to the widest audience possible. The extraordinary range of programs—most offered for free or at low cost—engage young people, families, students, community members, aspiring artists, and educators in New York City, across the United States, and around the globe. They nurture tomorrow’s musical talent, and harness the power of music to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
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WMI’s hands-on programs tap into the creativity of audiences of all ages, inviting them to make their own music in all genres, express their viewpoints, and raise their voices. These programs share three key goals:
- Music learning and engagement, particularly with young people in the classroom and families, including those with babies and toddlers
- Artist training, working with musicians of all ages and levels
- Social impact, leveraging the power of music through programs that address social issues, catalyze personal growth, and build agency, empathy, and connection with others
As a leader in music education, WMI generates new knowledge through original research, and is committed to giving back to its community and the field. WMI programs are available digitally through resource pages that compile free, high-quality musical activities for educators, families, and young musicians.
WMI by the Numbers
The music education and social impact programs of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) extend far beyond its walls, reaching well over half a million people each year across the US and around the globe in schools, orchestras, arts organizations, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, refugee camps, hospitals, and more, supporting music learning at all levels. Partnership is essential for maximizing the success and reach of WMI’s programs. Carnegie Hall teams up with a wide variety of partners each season—including local, national, and global organizations, as well as government agencies—to exponentially expand the impact of its work, creating networks dedicated to the power of music.
In New York City
- 75,000 people served in the NYC area by WMI, including more than 54,000 students and 420 teachers
- 400 schools, venues, arts organizations, and other sites host WMI programming
- 18 city and state partner agencies
- 24 rooms in the Hall’s Resnick Education Wing dedicated to music education
Across the Country
- 490,000 students, teachers, and people of all ages participate in WMI programs in their communities
- All 50 states and Puerto Rico are home to teachers and local organizations that administer WMI programming
Around the World
- 25 countries on 6 continents offer WMI programming
Statistics reflect 2023–2024 programs.
WMI Digital Reach
WMI’s reach continues to grow exponentially through expanded online programs:
- More than 5 million views of WMI online curriculum and family resources
- More than 2.6 million video views of educational content on Carnegie Hall’s YouTube and Vimeo channels
Statistics represent January 2023–December 2023.
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For Families
Encourage musical discovery in your family through the Weill Music Institute’s programs to spark curiosity and lifelong learning.
For Educators
Refine your skills and make music with your students in classrooms and concert halls around the globe.
For Young Musicians
Work closely with today’s leading artists, and learn about resources and opportunities to grow as a performer, artist, and leader.
Meet Carnegie Hall’s Teaching Artists
Meet Carnegie Hall’s diverse roster of talented professional artists who lead program activities in New York.
In the Justice System
Learn about Carnegie Hall’s work in justice settings through the Weill Music Institute’s education programs.
Well-Being Concerts
Be part of an unforgettable musical event, and discover some of today’s greatest artists in a powerful new setting.
Weill Music Institute Support
We thank our many generous supporters of the education and social impact programs created by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.