Musical Explorers Digital
Welcome to Musical Explorers! To get started, simply pick a program, use the online development resources and lesson plans, and teach your students about new musical genres and cultural traditions.
Each program includes six lessons built around two songs by three unique artists. All programs culminate in an interactive concert experience, during which your students will celebrate what they've learned, singing and dancing along with their favorite new artists.
Explore the Materials
Browse by Musical Tradition
Browse by Region
Discover the geographic roots of the musical genres featured in the Musical Explorers curriculum through our interactive “Around the World” map.
Browse by Program
Program One
- Georgian Folk with Ilusha
- Freedom Songs with Imani Uzuri
- Haitian with Emeline
Program Two
- Argentine Folk with Sofía R. and Sofia T.
- Native American with Martha
- South African Zulu with Bongi and Tshidi
Program Three
- Greek Folk with Magda
- Malian Traditional with Yacouba
- Indian Classical with Falu
Program Four
- Jazz with Brianna
- Bomba and Plena with Juan and Julia
- Brazilian with Fabiana
Program Five
- Cumbia with Gregorio
- Armenian Folk with Zulal
- Hip Hop with Soul Science Lab
This program includes select activities for grades 3–5.
Program Six
- Bluegrass with Michael
- Chinese Traditional with Qian Yi
- Iraqi Folk with Layth
Browse by Artist
Digital Concert Experience
Each Musical Explorers program culminates in an interactive concert that you can experience with your students from the comfort of your own school.
Register for the 2023–2024 School Year
Educators around the world are invited to register for Musical Explorers! Your free, annual registration gives you access to monthly emails to guide you through the curriculum, downloadable concert videos, webinars, direct communications with Carnegie Hall staff for additional support, and more. It also helps us understand how the resources are used, and how we can improve them for you and your students.
Share Your Feedback
Help us improve the Musical Explorers experience by sharing your feedback in a five-minute survey.
You can also join an online community of music educators supporting each other and discussing the best ways to engage, nurture, and inspire music learners! The Carnegie Hall Music Educators Facebook Group is here for you.
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